Budget 2026: Govt ups digital efforts to root out payroll fraud

Budget 2026: Govt ups digital efforts to root out payroll fraud

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. To enhance cross-government bulk purchasing systems designed to save costs, the state has allocated R285.3 million over the medium-term. This process will start with the modernisation of the government payroll system, according to insights from National Treasury’s 2026 Budget Review document. The high-level document is released in tandem with the 2026…

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UPS stumbles into holiday season amid shifting trade rules | Trade War

UPS stumbles into holiday season amid shifting trade rules | Trade War

New York City, United States – Since the recent termination of the nearly decade-old trade rule called “de minimis,” United States consumers and businesses have been exposed to slower shipping, destroyed packages and steep tariff fees on international goods – foreshadowing what could make for a chaotic holiday shopping season. For major international carrier UPS,…

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Prosus ups the ante on AI agent deployment

Prosus ups the ante on AI agent deployment

Prosus and Naspers CEO Fabricio Bloisi. Naspers subsidiary Prosus doubled the number of artificial intelligence (AI) agents working alongside its employees in July, underscoring the company’s push to embed AI at the core of its operations. This update came from CEO Fabricio Bloisi in a letter to shareholders following the group’s annual general meeting (AGM),…

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Sars ups surveillance with AI

Sars ups surveillance with AI

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has entered its AI era — and the taxman is watching more closely than ever. With artificial intelligence now scanning bank records, crypto trades, and lifestyle mismatches, there’s nowhere left to hide. Sars is modernising its operations by integrating advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen tax…

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Famous Brands ups digital game as customer demands evolve

Famous Brands ups digital game as customer demands evolve

Digital tools help Famous Brands adapt to changing consumer needs in a connected market. JSE-listed restaurant franchisor Famous Brands is ramping up its investment in consumer-facing technologies, with a focus on digital ordering, payment integration, loyalty platforms and delivery enhancements. According to its latest annual report, the company’s adoption of digital tools is helping its…

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