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Niki Giles re-joins Prescient as head of strategy for Prescient Fund Services

Source: Supplied. Niki Giles, head of strategy for Prescient Fund Services. With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Giles brings an impressive track record in governance, compliance, risk management, and financial operations. Her strategic expertise will be integral as Prescient Fund Services, the Prescient group’s fund services business, continues to expand its global…

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Groundbreaking partnership set to professionalise South Africa’s retail sector

Retail, the second-largest employer in the country, plays a crucial role in the economy. However, until now, it has lacked the professionalised structure and recognition that other industries enjoy. This partnership promises to change that by creating a clear framework for professional designations, competency-based training with micro-credentials and continuous professional development for retail employees across…

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SA’s Kamo Mphela to spice up braai festival

Kamo Mphela SOUTH African amapiano sensation Kamo Mphela, born Kamogelo Matona, is expected to spice up this year’s edition of the Castle Lager Braai Festival set for Old Hararians Sports Club Saturday. Mphela, famed for the track Nkulunkulu, is among a strong line-up that include local performers Winky D, Master H and Saintfloew. DJ Etherton B,…

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Exclusive: Mike Abel, The Up&Up Group – Ons weet wat ons weet: There’s never been a better time to invest in SA

Mike Abel, The Up&Up Group executive chairman, reflects on The Up&Up Group’s decision to buy back all the equity in the previous M&C Saatchi Group South Africa from the global M&C Saatchi Plc (Image supplied) Anxiety, a plummeting currency, a distressed consumer, political uncertainty and even fear among some, a looming technical recession and news…

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Bales cartel: Man shot dead during anti-smuggling op

POLICE on Wednesday shot dead a man during a second-hand clothing bales anti-smuggling operation. POLICE on Wednesday shot dead a man during a second-hand clothing bales anti-smuggling operation. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Admire Tawanda Sibanda (40). “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Phillimon…

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Plentify reveals mega smart home ambitions with Herholdt’s deal

The Herholdt’s partnership is only one step in Plentify’s growth strategy. SolarBot is designed to optimise the performance of solar systems by intelligently managing the charging and discharging of batteries based on factors such as weather patterns, load shedding schedules, and household demand. This helps homeowners get the most out of their solar investment while…

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SA’s insurance industry sees uptick in M&A, with continued deal activity

Source: Pexels However, continued macroeconomic weakness, political uncertainty for those facing uncertain election outcomes, and unresolved global tensions continue to present challenges for investment and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. While turbulence and uncertainty are often not ideal, in this scenario, it helps to reinforce the requirement and opportunity for many industries and operators to…

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