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Gen Z’s financial behaviour – solving the ‘thin file’ challenge
South Africa’s next wave of credit growth will come from a generation that is digitally fluent, economically active, and increasingly reliant on credit to navigate rising living costs. Yet, this generation remains largely invisible to traditional credit systems. According to TransUnion, only 28% of South African Gen Z consumers over the age of 18 are credit active. This highlights the challenge lenders face when assessing first-time borrowers.
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SA20 and rain strengthen schools cricket with the launch of rain...
SA20 has launched the rain SA20 Derby Series, a new series of standalone fixtures between some of South Africa's leading cricket schools. It has also confirmed rain as the title sponsor of both the new Derby Series and rain Schools SA20. The League's national schools T20 competition now enters its third season.
The prevention dividend – why earlier action is changing healthcare outcomes
Over the past decade, mortality among Discovery Health Medical Scheme members has declined by 5.6%. This improvement reflects a combination of earlier diagnosis, stronger treatment pathways, broader access to high-quality healthcare and sustained behaviour change. It demonstrates an important principle: better health outcomes are not accidental. They are achieved through deliberate action.
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Breaking boundaries – Kgomotso Mannya’s marketing leadership journey
Kgomotso Mannya is the Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Africa. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in leading brand and commercial strategy across beauty, technology and consumer goods. Her career trajectory reflects more than progression. It demonstrates the intentional application of African marketing leadership strategy in complex and evolving markets.
Breaking Barriers: Kerry van der Merwe’s Path to CFO at Rainbow...
In the dynamic and challenging business world, women’s leadership roles have been evolving rapidly, yet there remains much ground to cover. Kerry van der Merwe, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Rainbow Chicken Ltd., stands as a testament to the progress made and the work still to be done. Her journey, marked by perseverance, strategic foresight, and a commitment to gender equality, offers valuable insights for aspiring female leaders and decision-makers across industries.
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