Draft tax bill hides a ‘stealth tax’ in unit trust investments
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Smarter school admissions platform unveiled
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Rolling out robotics in rural areas
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AI could supercharge agriculture
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GenAI: bane or boon for insurance industry?
A new study exploring the use of GenAI in insurance suggests that nine in 10 insurers plan to invest in GenAI in the next year. Despite this enthusiasm, survey data also shows that the ethical and regulatory implications of innovation continue to vex many insurers,...
All the 2024 Investment Challenge winners
It has been a winning year for several teams that clinched the title of being the 2024 top traders in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Investment Challenge. Over the year, these teams’ investment portfolios not only showcased their financial prowess and savvy,...
Last chance to enter FNB App of the Year Hackathon
On 25 October, FNB will host some of the brightest minds in app development and innovative technology solutions for entrepreneurs at this year’s FNB App of the Year 72-hour Hackathon. The FNB App of the Year Hackathon aims to connect developers, designers, tech...
Big carbon dioxide plume mapped over SA
Using data from an instrument designed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the nonprofit Carbon Mapper has released the first methane and carbon dioxide detections from the Tanager-1 satellite. The detections highlight a carbon dioxide plume in...
Shocking stats on unsupervised device sharing
In the current security climate and with the complexities of a hybrid workforce, IT decision-makers still have a huge challenge when it comes to fully securing the workplace – and a new Cisco study has revealed some startling facts. Cisco research reveals that among...
Insurance providers, customers disagree on GenAI use
New research by IBM's Institute for Business Value identifies a disconnect between how insurers and their customers prioritise the use of generative AI (GenAI), with industry executives focusing on experience while their clients are seeking personalized risk products...
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