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Alexforbes, a JSE-listed financial services group, announced a boost to its investment team on Monday, appointing specialised chief investment officers to strengthen its institutional, retail, and private markets offerings.It said in a statement the move is aimed at delivering superior outcomes for clients across various regions as well as to maintain its position…

Raubex Group’s share price increased over 8% on the JSE Monday morning after it predicted a 15% to 25% increase in headline earnings per share (HEPS) and a stronger pipeline of new contracts, including the repair of the Parliament building.The group said included in its pipeline of new work was…

By Ryno de KockThe announcement of an increase to VAT has left many South Africans wondering what the impact will be on their budgets. The 0.5 percentage point increase this year, followed by a similar increase next year, means that VAT will increase to 15.5% this year and 16.0% in…

STADIO Holdings, the JSE-listed private higher education group, saw double-digit growth across the board in 2024 amid sluggish economic conditions, and it lifted its dividend by 51% to 15.1 cents a share.Student enrolments exceeded 50 000 students in the year, increasing to 50 039 at December 2024, on track to…

By Siyabonga Mweli Mentorship plays a pivotal role in the initial stages of all our careers, regardless on the field of expertise.  It is therefore important to obtain guidance that will help with career goals and vision, both for short term and long-term planning.  A mentor is someone who has been…

As the world accelerates its pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, China stands out as a trailblazer in renewable energy. Over the past two decades, the nation has significantly reshaped its energy infrastructure, emerging as the global leader in clean energy deployment. Despite challenges, China’s ambitious plans and strategic reforms signal…

Maspers’ Europe-based and Amsterdam-listed subsidiary Prosus, and Just Eat Takeaway.com said Monday they are making good progress on preparations, including regulatory approvals, for the deal to buy Just Eat for €4.1 billion (R80.6bn).“Today, Prosus submitted a request for review and approval of the Offer Memorandum to the AFM” (Autoriteit Financiële…

Astral Foods, already suffering severe pressure due to weak consumer spending, would likely report an additional R20 million knock on its profits following a cyber attack just over a week ago.The integrated poultry producer said in a trading statement Monday that disaster recovery protocols and preparedness plans were implemented after…

A user's messaging app account might be of interest not only to jealous spouses and nosy coworkers, but also to cybercriminals.Stolen WhatsApp accounts are used for various types of criminal activity, ranging from spam distribution to sophisticated scam schemes.Cybercriminals constantly look for WhatsApp accounts and use various methods to gain…

Everything from digital transformation, increased cloud adoption, and the rise of remote working has elevated the need for employee cybersecurity awareness to a critical priority. Yet, despite this clear need, 70% of South African organisations have been found to lack even basic cybersecurity awareness, leaving them more vulnerable to cyber threats.This finding comes from Fortinet’s 2024 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report.Doros Hadjizenonos,…