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Month: August 2025

Interpol cracks down on illegal bitcoin miners and cyber crooks across Africa

August 29, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

25 bitcoin mining centres operated by 60 Chinese nationals in Angola have been shut down. From Moneyweb. Interpol, the International Criminal Police Organisation, working with […]

Confusion and panic over proposed steel tariff increases

August 28, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The prices of over 600 steel products are expected to rise as a result of Itac’s proposed tariff increases. From Moneyweb. Proposed changes to 460 […]

Are the banks warming to crypto?

August 27, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Warren Deats, CIO at Geddes Capital, explains that banks are likely far closer to entering the crypto space than many realise. The former banker and […]

Over 51 000 illegals deported since SA’s GNU came to power – Schreiber

August 27, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Minister sees Home Affairs reform as a template for the rest of the state. From Moneyweb. The Department of Home Affairs has deported more than […]

Godongwana suspends pensions agency head over dodgy lease contracts

August 26, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

A senior National Treasury official will take over as acting CEO. From Moneyweb. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has placed CEO of the Government Pensions Administration […]

Are SA banks about to enter the crypto market?

August 25, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

They’re not ready to lend against crypto just yet, but they’re watching … From Moneyweb. The day when you can buy bitcoin (BTC) on your […]

Backlash over De Lille’s decision to dissolve SA Tourism board

August 22, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

This amounts to political interference, says Outa. From Moneyweb. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille’s decision to dissolve the board of South African Tourism (SAT) – […]

De Lille dissolves SA Tourism board

August 20, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Saying the board exceeded its powers in making an appointment without her consent. From Moneyweb. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism […]

Tata re-enters SA passenger car market after six year absence

August 20, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The Indian car manufacturer has teamed up with Motus to launch four passenger vehicles to the SA market. From Moneyweb. Indian car manufacturer Tata Motors […]

How to talk to a family member caught up in an online scam

August 20, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

If they’ve seen a video of Elon Musk, Cyril Ramaphosa, or any other celebrity telling them how to turn R4 500 into R20 000 in a month […]

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