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News24 BusinessMaya Fisher-French sat down with Thokozani Mvelase, CEO of the Communications Risk Information Centre, to unpack how SIM swap fraud works, why scammers are so desperate to control your mobile number, and how you can safeguard yourself.
News24 BusinessEmployers contemplating voluntary retrenchment or early retirement programmes need to take note of a recent Labour Court decision, writes Bradley Workman-Davies of Werksmans Attorneys.
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News24 BusinessLuxury giant Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewellers are in talks to join a consortium that’s in prime position to buy diamond miner De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter.
News24 BusinessA senior officer in the SANDF says an instruction has been issued to stop Project Kgala, the controversial programme that uses Cuban specialists to repair and maintain military equipment.
News24 BusinessThe current fuel-price forecasts for November look grim, with about two weeks before the final figures are locked in.
News24 BusinessAfrican Rainbow Minerals has locked horns with Assore over the management of their jointly owned Assmang operations in the Northern Cape.
News24 BusinessMondvol got a R30 000 corporate order with a proof of payment attached. Out went the cookies, but the money never arrived. When the scammers came back for seconds, Mondvol was ready.
News24 BusinessUS credit ratings giant Moody’s expects the government of national unity to survive the upcoming local elections, the ANC’s presidential contest next year, and the 2029 national elections.
News24 BusinessFraudsters are using a “Go to Your Branch” scam that exploits trust in standard banking safety advice. They impersonate bank fraud departments, encourage victims to visit a branch, and then use text-message verification to obtain credentials or authorise fraudulent activity.
News24 BusinessSamilco, which represents dairy farmers in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, says farmers are caught between declining raw milk prices and input costs rising towards “an all-time high”.
News24 BusinessMauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation best known for its white-sand beach resorts, has been rocked by its worst riots since 1999.
News24 BusinessApple on Tuesday began showing off a new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops that will showcase its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant.
News24 BusinessFactories accept that they have no exemption but can still challenge the bargaining council’s jurisdiction.
News24 BusinessThe timetable for the crucial expansion of SA’s grid infrastructure has suffered an unfortunate slippage, writes Busiswe Mavuso.
News24 BusinessIf you want to create an account to block direct marketing calls, you will need to give your ID number to the National Consumer Commission. It believes this is an important verification mechanism, but that remains a live question.
News24 BusinessRisk advisor and consulting group Marsh warns that SA companies face the threat of more aggressive cyberattacks, including direct threats to families and employees, as cybercriminals respond to companies’ efforts to boost their security.
News24 BusinessPremier Group has, for the first time, provided a detailed chronology of events leading to its decision to close its Fruit Products Western Cape canning business in Tulbagh, saying it proves the merger with RFG played no role.
News24 BusinessThe retirement fund and medical scheme representing postal workers have opposed the South African Post Office’s planned exit from business rescue because they want workers to receive a slice of an additional R509 million payout.
News24 BusinessGauteng is home to six of South Africa’s top 10 malls, but it also dominates the list of the worst-rated malls.
News24 BusinessUS president Donald Trump said Friday that he had secured Russia’s agreement for a major release of diesel, as he eased war sanctions on Moscow in a push to lower energy costs ahead of midterm elections.
News24 BusinessA strengthening El Niño is threatening an already fragile outlook for cocoa supplies, with top grower Ivory Coast’s state weather agency warning of a rainfall deficit through early 2027.
News24 BusinessNominations for the Mzansi Insect of the Year close on Sunday.
News24 BusinessNetflix is dishing out $200 million (R3.3 billion) for broadcast rights to next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, according to people familiar with the deal who weren’t authorised to speak publicly about the details.
News24 BusinessAVI’s CEO, Simon Crutchley, received a total remuneration package of R113.47 million in the financial year 2026, more than 1800 times the JSE-listed food producer’s lowest-paid employee.
News24 BusinessSouth Africa’s advertising watchdog has banned Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein from using AI-enhanced images and misleading fabric badges that make polyester garments look like satin.
News24 BusinessNetcare expects paid-patient day growth at the top end of a guidance range it downgraded earlier this year, and also expects an improved financial performance, in part due to its ongoing digitalisation push.
News24 BusinessSouth Africa is stuck in a low-growth trap and is rapidly falling behind the rest of the world in competitiveness, says economist and strategist Adrian Saville.
News24 BusinessA new operator has been selected for the Gautrain. A consortium that includes a French multinational, which is the leading shareholder of the previous operator, has secured the 15-year deal.
News24 BusinessICT group Mustek, which is a takeover target of Novus Holdings, said on Wednesday its auditors have flagged a potential irregularity related to how quickly its management team disclosed the terms of their concert-party agreement.