JOBURG AND COPENHAGEN JOIN FORCES FOR CLIMATE ACTION

The City of Johannesburg’s Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) recently hosted a team of experts from the City of Copenhagen to conduct a proof of concept for energy monitoring systems and building management systems at selected Joburg facilities. This collaboration aligns with the City of Johannesburg’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), adopted by Council in…

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STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT ON MATERNAL HEALTH AND MORTALITY REDUCTION

The Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee remains committed to ensuring that maternal health is a top priority in Gauteng’s healthcare system. While progress has been made in reducing maternal mortality rates, serious challenges remain, particularly in the accurate reporting of maternal deaths, staff shortages, and delays in expectant mothers accessing care. Through its oversight role,…

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HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROVIDES HOMES TO DESTITUTE FAMILIES IN MAQUASSIE HILLS LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

The North West Department of Human Settlements led by MEC Gaoage Oageng Molapisi continues in its quest to unblock blocked projects across the province. This was testament during the recent Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme at Maquassie Hills Local Municipality wherein the department handed over four (4) houses to beneficiaries. Eighty-four (84) year-old Lydia…

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DEREGULATED GAMBLING SITES, CRYPTO CURRENCY AND DIGITAL MULING: THE NEW MONEY LAUNDERING LANDSCAPE

Bradley Elliott Television series like Breaking Bad and Ozark reflect the public’s fascination with money laundering and the criminals who do it. Yet, in reality, laundering is even more sophisticated, dangerous, and far-reaching than the fictional exploits of Walter White or Marty Byrde. The scale of money laundering is immense—between ZAR 14.3 and 35.69 trillion (2 and 5%) of global GDP is estimated to be dirty money, according to the United…

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CCI SOUTH AFRICA AND CAREER BOX AFRICA RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE AT THE BPESA GBS ALCHEMY AWARDS 2024

Business Process Outsourcing industry leader CCI South Africa, and its partner organisation, impact sourcing service provider CareerBox Africa, were recognised for their contribution to the BPO industry at the BPESA GBS Alchemy Awards late last week. CCI South Africa scooped top honours in the Top Offshore Campaign Award, the Top National Inclusive Hiring Award and…

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FNB DEMYSTIFY TRUMPCARDS AND PITFALLS OF CASH AND DIGITAL PAYMENTS 

View video (Jozi Captions) Youtube-Channel: https://youtu.be/LlYScz-plHM In a drive to educate its customers about its quest to digitise cash payments, One of Mzansi’s big, reliable leading bank, FNB is urging its customers and businesses to always consider utilising digital platforms when making or accepting payments. This was revealed during the bank’s payment media update at…

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PROCLAMATION ON THE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE GAUTENG PROVINCIAL TREASURY AND THE CITY OF TSHWANE

On the 29th of October 2024, the Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, and a delegation comprising of senior officials in the Gauteng Provincial Treasury, met with the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya, and her delegation, to deliberate on the state of finances and governance in the administrative…

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