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The nine types of loans available in South Africa
There are different types of loans and countless lenders. Outlined below are the various types of loans in South Africa.
"When we look at the challenges people face in the modern world,...
Public sector wage agreement isn’t all good news
Some are hailing the wage dispute between the Government and the public sector trade unions as a triumph. Cosatu has patted its affiliates on the back for accepting the new deal,...
Several businesses in Sea Point have begun withholding 50% of their rates payments in...
The affluent suburb of Sea Point in Cape Town has become a virtual 'war zone' according to one of the members of local organisation Concerned Residents of Atlantic Seaboard.
Resident and business...
Late payments threaten small and medium enterprises
MAKING small suppliers wait more than 30 days before paying them delivers a double blow to the economy because when times are tough and jobs scarce, it is small business that...
A few tips to help you get paid on time
ONE of the biggest frustrations small and medium business owners face is getting customers to pay them on time.
According to a survey by the Small Business Institute (SBI), small companies write off as...
Virtual card for online shopping payments are on the up, says Standard Bank
Consumers are embracing the technology offered by virtual cards, as Standard Bank starts to see the benefits of online shopping ecosystem, nine months after the launch its virtual card proposition.
In the...
SA Post Office now accepting bank card payments for car licence renewals
The South African Post Office said on Tuesday it would now accept debit and credit card payments, in addition to cash, for motor vehicle licence renewals at its branches offering the...
Steinhoff seeks to recoup payments made to ex-CEO
Steinhoff International said on Tuesday it had started legal proceedings against former Chief Executive Markus Jooste and ex-finance chief Ben La Grange to recover certain salary and bonus payments they got...
How I have lived Eskom-free for 10 years
The author hasn’t paid for electricity for nearly a decade after installing his own small solar system in 2009. Here are the options to follow his example.
Regular power interruptions started at...
Payments, Trust and Security – moving beyond the transaction
Payments, Trust and Security - moving beyond the transaction
eCommerce can only grow as fast as consumers can transact - this is the principal enabler for the entire industry. Africa has a complex...