The Hollard Insurance Company Ltd announced the appointment of Andrew Coutts as the chief executive officer of Hollard Insure, the short-term insurance division of South Africa’s largest privately owned insurer. Coutts, a veteran of over 20 years in the insurance industry, joins Hollard as he succeeds another fellow veteran, Nash Omar, who will be retiring...
Day: <span>12 February 2025</span>
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Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth. The report highlights GABI’s call for the development of an inclusive financing model to address Africa’s unique challenges, focusing on concessional financing, attracting private sector...
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Zapper launches ‘My Cards’ to accelerate loyalty in South Africa
With over 76% of South Africans actively participating in loyalty programmes and mobile-first solutions becoming the norm, digital wallets and integrated loyalty platforms have never been more relevant. South African consumers are increasingly demanding integrated shopping experiences that deliver value. Loyalty participation has grown by 13% in the past decade, with cashback, points, and airtime rewards leading the way...
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MySociaLife launches free online safety program for SA pre-teens – on Safer Internet Day 2025
In an important step towards improving online safety for children across South Africa, MySociaLife, a local award-winning online safety and digital citizenship training provider, has launched a free program to offer vital digital literacy and online safety training to primary school students in South Africa. The “Hero Program”, made possible through sponsorship from London-based human-centric AI agency Humaine, targets public schools that...
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Royal AM FC Tax Controversy: Govchain shares 10-steps to help young entrepreneurs stay on the right side of the law
The story of how the owner of Pietermaritzburg-based football club, Royal AM, has come under the fire by SARS for alleged tax evasion amounting up to R40 million, is a key lesson for any business owner in South Africa. Besides facing the shame of owing the State so much money, Shauwn Makhize has also had...