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Source: Reuters. A man poses with a handful of Zimbabwean dollars at a bank in central Harare, 15 June 2015. Zimbabweans began exchanging old notes of local dollars for US dollars, as President Robert Mugabe's government sought to officially bury the worthless currency. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo
Finance
Transition to ZiG currency sparks trade disruption in Zimbabwe

Katja Hamilton 11 Apr 2024

3 ways SME owners can cultivate a culture of human-rights in their businesses
Entrepreneurship
3 ways SME owners can cultivate a culture of human-rights in their businesses

Issued by Business Partners Limited 25 Mar 2024

Surging cryptocurrency prices have brought more scrutiny to the local crypto market. Source: DS Stories/Pexels
ICT
FCSA crypto licensing cause for cautious optimism and concerns

Lindsey Schutters 20 Mar 2024

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Marketing & Media
#Exclusive: Ethics in marketing - Just because you can, should you?

Anisa Fielding 18 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. James Lewis, licensee for Seeff Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay, and Llandudno.
Property
Estate agency commission conundrum, low commission leaving sellers out of pocket

11 Mar 2024

DMASA's position clarified on telemarketing classification and POPIA compliance
Marketing & Media
DMASA's position clarified on telemarketing classification and POPIA compliance

Issued by DMASA 1 Mar 2024

Why software escrow gives SA fintech developers the edge
ICT
Why software escrow gives SA fintech developers the edge

Issued by Escrowsure 26 Feb 2024

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Legal
Can crypto regulation help SA shake off FATF greylisting?

Andre van den Berg, Zanrie Linstrom and Pooja Pu 16 Feb 2024

What are the insurance implications of product recalls?
Retail
What are the insurance implications of product recalls?

15 Feb 2024

More peanut butter brands recalled
Retail
More peanut butter brands recalled

12 Feb 2024

Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA
Retail
Fasa concerned with legal franchise disputes despite franchising thriving in SA

2 Feb 2024

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Legal
How to navigate power imbalances in contract negotiations

31 Jan 2024

Kylie Slambert, Associate, Dispute Resolution Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg
Legal
#BizTrends2024: Dispute resolution trends - rising demand for legal compliance and due diligence

Kylie Slambert 22 Jan 2024

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ESG & Sustainability
Greenwashing: How to unmask it and protect SA's environment

Rui Lopes and Jaimin Patel 18 Jan 2024

File photo: A woman poses with a cigarette in front of BAT (British American Tobacco) logo in this illustration taken 26 July 2022. Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Legal
Nigerian competition watchdog fines British American Tobacco $110m

MacDonald Dzirutwe 28 Dec 2023

3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture
Agriculture
3 ways AI can help farmers tackle the challenges of modern agriculture

Joe Hollis 30 Nov 2023

Source: Supplied.
Property
How the evolution of the real estate industry has reshaped the role of agents

14 Nov 2023

Avoid bait marketing pitfalls, but unearth Black Friday jewels
Retail
Avoid bait marketing pitfalls, but unearth Black Friday jewels

30 Oct 2023

Source: © 123rf Vodacom has to pay an administrative fine of R1m after the National Consumer Tribunalfinding on the company’s conduct on fixed-term contracts
Marketing & Media
Vodacom to pay R1m fine after negating consumers' right to cancel fixed-term contracts

19 Oct 2023

South Africa: Tackling food loss, waste and the regulatory environment
ESG & Sustainability
South Africa: Tackling food loss, waste and the regulatory environment

Andy du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 29 Sep 2023

The case for plain language in South African online education
Education
The case for plain language in South African online education

Alison Massey, Issued by EDGE Education 22 Sep 2023

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Legal
Franchise agreement ruling - a principle established and an opportunity missed

Ian Jacobsberg 25 Aug 2023

Reinvigorating property development in SA through the right legislation
Property
Reinvigorating property development in SA through the right legislation

Kagiso Mahlangu 19 Jul 2023

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Retail
Mainstay and Terra Firma multi-hinge aluminium ladders recalled

13 Jul 2023

Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements
Property
Unpacking the importance of plain language in property agreements

Alana Lee Slinger 13 Jul 2023

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Legal
Court reaffirms non-compliant imported goods not allowed to enter SA

6 Jul 2023

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Legal
Suppliers obligated to protect consumers

29 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied. Sandra Villars, senior advisor to Oliver Wyman.
Finance
Why African banks need to embrace non-financial disclosures, and fast

Sandra Villars 28 Jun 2023

What homeowners should note before taking advantage of Airbnb Rooms
Property
What homeowners should note before taking advantage of Airbnb Rooms

24 May 2023

National Consumer Tribunal acts against unscrupulous car dealers, but beware pitfalls warns expert
Automotive
National Consumer Tribunal acts against unscrupulous car dealers, but beware pitfalls warns expert

23 May 2023

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Legal
Watchdog proposes first set of global rules for crypto sector

Huw Jones 23 May 2023

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Legal
Tribunal to prosecute SAPS' PPE supplier for price gouging

22 May 2023

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Legal
Why professional indemnity insurance is vital in today's litigious landscape

Jean-Paul Rudd 30 Mar 2023

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Retail
Gizzu 300Wh and 500Wh portable power stations recalled after overheating problems

Georgina Crouth 14 Mar 2023

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Marketing & Media
ARB amends rules on paid for rankings, adds vapour marketing appendix

9 Mar 2023

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Legal
Voetstoots and property defects: What you should know before signing an agreement

Matome Matsheta and Thokozani Khumalo 6 Mar 2023

Understanding the different types of warranties
Automotive
Understanding the different types of warranties

Reuben van Niekerk, Issued by Motus.cars 1 Feb 2023

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Legal
#BizTrends2023: Beefing up competition law

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski and Sphesihle Nxumalo 19 Jan 2023

Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril
Legal
Ignore the Consumer Protection Act at your peril

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 18 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Alice Tomdio, chief financial officer at Yellow Card Financial.
Finance
#BizTrends2023: The future of crypto in Africa

Alice Tomdio 11 Jan 2023

Could sectionalisation be a solution to housing stock shortages?
Property
Could sectionalisation be a solution to housing stock shortages?

4 Jan 2023

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud
Retail
Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

9 Dec 2022

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Legal
Committee concludes public hearings on Housing Consumer Protection Bill

8 Nov 2022

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Legal
Legal dos and dont's: Influencers' guide to Comesa regulations

Reece May 3 Nov 2022

Fraudsters threaten to turn festive season cheer to festive season frustration
Retail
Fraudsters threaten to turn festive season cheer to festive season frustration

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 26 Oct 2022

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Finance
Ombud Council names new chief ombud

24 Oct 2022

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Legal
Obelisk declared a multiplication scheme

21 Oct 2022

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Retail
Lindt's chocolate bunny trade mark win shows shape matters to consumers

Enrico Bonadio and Alina Trapova 12 Oct 2022

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