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Big changes for debit orders in South Africa next month
Big changes are coming to debit orders in South Africa in April, giving consumers more time to dispute transactions.
Estée Lauder sues Jo Malone over use of name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
How Iran war laid bare the world’s reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
34 new bank branches to get a Smart ID in South Africa – including in two provinces for the first time
The number of bank branches where South Africans can get their Smart IDs has grown massively following rollouts by Capitec and Standard Bank.
R148 million payday for Absa’s new CEO
Absa Group’s CEO Kenny Fihla received a total remuneration of just over R148 million for the 2025 financial year, including R98 million in buyout awards.
DStv pirate kingpins nailed in South Africa
Multichoice and law enforcement officials have targeted illegal streaming operations across the Western Cape.
DStv piracy kingpins nailed in South Africa
Multichoice and law enforcement officials have targeted illegal streaming operations across the Western Cape.
Welsh Water to pay £44.7m after ‘unacceptable’ sewage failures
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after “serious and unacceptable” sewage breaches.
Two small towns carrying South Africa’s economy under threat
The conflict in the Middle East has caused major shipping and port delays, which is bad news for two of South Africa’s towns whose ports are vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy.