Tune in to the thrive_ Know How feature, powered by Standard Bank, every Wednesday at 19h45 on Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi. Find out how you can manage your business on the go, using the thrive_app. Each week Gugu will discuss different themes covering the entrepreneurial journey, and how thrive can help you to propel your small business to new heights. The thrive_Know How feature is brought to you by […]
By Zuko Komisa TymeBank has partnered with a chain of spaza stores called Khona La Local Stores to extend its reach and provide financial technology to township businesses. As a result of the agreement announced today, spaza stores in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, will have access to TymeBank's affordable technological solutions, which make it simple for customers to make cashless payments. The chain of independently-owned township-based spaza stores will now employ the […]
By Zuko Komisa As part of its R17.7 billion investment plan for the continent, Google announced on Wednesday that it will launch an African cloud service that will enable customers to store their data locally. According to Patel, Google predicts that by 2030, the South African cloud region would have generated more than $2.1 billion for the national economy and supported the development of more than 40 000 jobs. Kaya […]
By Zuko Komisa Every parent faces the urgent challenge of making sure their children are prepared for a successful job, future financial security, and a high quality of life. Even if they don't like to admit it, your children will look to you as parents for direction and wisdom. How involved should parents be in their children's decision-making and general career path decisions? Parents play a significant role in these […]
By Zuko Komisa A gripping new docu-series called 'Steinhest' tells the story of the downfall of Steinhoff in 2017, which was caused by accounting errors. Millions of South Africans who had direct or indirect investments in the company through their retirement savings saw their investments in the company plummet by more than R200 billion overnight. The three-part documentary about the collapse of Steinhoff by the makers of explosive 'Devilsdorp' not only […]
By Zuko Komisa Retirement funds are attempting to connect former members and beneficiaries with billions in unclaimed retirement fund payouts, thus retirement fund actuaries are advising South Africans to make themselves traceable. Retirement accounts at the end of last year had unclaimed benefits worth R47.3 billion, according to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi spoke to Jeanine Astrup - Consulting actuary and member of the […]
By Zuko Komisa Contracts can sometimes be very tricky if you don't pay close attention to what you are signing. \ Every day, people engage in contracts without even realizing it—when we fill up our fuel tank, get insurance visit the hairdresser, get a gym membership, etc. In some instances people find themselves bound to a contract without fully agreeing to the terms and conditions. In those situations, how do […]