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MyEskom app launched to reduce electricity consumption

11 August 2014 · Staff Writer

New MyEskom app helps customers save electricity. 

NCR in hot water over Abil

11 August 2014 · Staff Writer

The NCR has landed in hot water with the DCI for failing to properly invesitgate African Bank's reckless lending. 

Criminal charges for lying on your CV

8 August 2014 · Staff Writer

CV fraud has increased, many many could face jail time. 

African Bank shares plummet

7 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Faith in African Bank has disintegrated, causing shares to continue to plummet. But is this perhaps the right time to buy?

Draft credit regulations open for public comment

6 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Newly proposed credit regulation is set to curb reckless lending and decrease over-indebtedness. But what will the public think?

Mobile data costs too expensive

6 August 2014 · Staff Writer

South African data bills are increasing as more people use data to communicate. 

Nedbank admits R1.6bn R699 car scheme exposure

5 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Nedbank's MFC has admitted exposure of R1.6bn to the R699 car deal scheme. It said this after Absa said it was exposed up to R700 million.

Bank exposure to R699 scheme totals R2.7 billion

5 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Standard Bank has financed thousands of R699 scheme clients to the value of R468 million. 

Tips on how to reduce your holiday costs abroad

Tips on how to reduce your holiday costs abroad

4 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Doctors say going on holiday reduces stress, but trips can be expensive. Here are some tips on how to reduce the cost of overseas escapes.

Nersa lets Eskom raise prices by eight percent

4 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Nersa has let Eskom raise electricity prices to recover more money but consumers and businesses are set to suffer more.

Weather wreaking havoc with insurance

1 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Heavy rainfall and an unusually cold winter have lead to an increase in insurance claims, bumping up premiums as well.  

Lessons from the One Rand Man

1 August 2014 · Staff Writer

Life for the One Rand Man is back to normal today, but how effective has this exercise really been?