AYO looking to take a strong stand in field of forensic cybersecurity

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It is into the rather necessary realm of forensic cyber-security that technology investment group AYO Technology Solutions (AYO) is looking to take a stand.

Old Mutual appoints Iain Williamson as CEO

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Old Mutual has announced the appointment of Iain Williamson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

SA fintech and Western Union partner to allow customers to send money to over 200 countries

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South African fintech company Mama Money has joined forces with Western Union to allow customers to send money to their loved ones across the world.

Budget Insurance launches R6m small business relief fund

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Budget Insurance has launched a R6 million small business relief fund to help small businesses that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Standard Bank collaborates with Salesforce towards becoming a platform business

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Standard Bank Group chief executive, Sim Tshabalala, said the collaboration with Salesforce would power the Standard Bank Group Digital Platform.

Covid-19 is the push we need to embrace the gig economy

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While the government’s efforts to manage the spread of Covid-19 is highly commendable, the effective use of digital technologies remains a big question mark.

Telkom's Freed@ portal to connect businesses with consumers

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Telkom's new Freed@ portal will bridge the digital divide between businesses and consumers and allow businesses to create and share content with consumers.

KZN property company sees R75m in sales during lockdown

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With global stock market volatility and South Africa’s historically low interest rate, property investment is growing despite the challenges.

BBC starts its facilitation activities in small business development programme

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The Department has finalised an agreement with Nedbank to support spaza shops and general dealers on the back of the Credit Guarantee Scheme of SEFA.

Airline passengers to use mobiles as remote controls for airport touchpoints

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SITA has introduced solutions that allow passengers to use their mobile device as a remote control for touchpoints such as self-bag drop and check-in kiosks.

Sanlam launches job-preservation initiative in response to Covid-19

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Sanlam Investments is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic through large-scale support of the recovery of South African companies.

Sun International paid over R2m to the Solidarity Fund

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Sun International has paid over R2 million to the Solidarity Fund, after more than 15000 members of its loyalty programme pledged their leisure points.

From cashless to digital: The Covid-19 tipping point

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With health, safety and financial security at the forefront of consumer sentiments, companies will need to provide payment options which meet these consumer needs. ...

Construction back at work, overcoming challenges

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Many companies were caught by surprise at the sudden opening rather than the staggered approach which had initially been planned for in the Risk-Adjusted Strategy. ...

MiWay offers discounted car insurance premiums for work-from-home customers

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MiWay is offering a new car insurance cover that is designed specifically for South Africans who work from home called MiWheels At Home.

It’s back to business for Grand Parade traders

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The City of Cape Town is happy that the informal traders at the Grand Parade have been trading since Wednesday 3 June 2020.

SA is ranked 52 in the Global Startup Rankings of 2020

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In the StartupBlink 2020 Global Rankings Report, South Africa decreased by 1 to be ranked 52.

FNB changes eBucks rules to help customers earn more points

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FNB's has announced new eBucks Rewards earn rules will make it easier for customers to earn more eBucks.

Working from home: 8 tips for getting it donee

BR Correspondent|Published

Many people initially planned for a short term work from home routine but now it will need to be part of our regular operations for some time to come.

Vodacom IoT Solutions get people back to business safely

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Vodacom has created specific digital solutions to support businesses keep employees and customers safe and navigate their return to work post-lockdown.

Naspers Foundry invests R100m in agritech business Aerobotics

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Naspers Foundry, Naspers's start-up fund, on Wednesday announced a R100m investment in agritech business Aerobotics.

Watch VideoWATCH: Africa is the most promising region for cryptocurrency adoption

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According to a new report by Luno and Arcane Research the economic landscape across the continent augurs well for cryptocurrency adoption in Africa.

Apartments worth R70m sold in lockdown as investors move funds into luxury homes

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REITs and other commercial property owners have been experiencing for some time have been thrown into sharp relief by SA?s strict lockdown rules.

WATCH: How to get the economy going post Covid-19

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The message warned that the South African economy needs to be opened urgently if the country is to avoid loss of life from starvation, social unrest and crime.

SA podcast will allow startups to deliver one minute pitches to listeners

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Disrupt Africa has launched Disrupt Podcast, offering listeners a fortnightly wrapup of all the developments in the African tech startup ecosystem.