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The growing electric car market
The growing electric car market Global trends are clear, starting from the Chinese market, which is experiencing a rapid increase in sales on the number of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Some 600 000 units were sold in 2017 (double compared to the previous year), which is more than Europe…
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Keeping the tow-truck industry honest
Keeping the tow-truck industry honest We often see them parked near main intersections where crashes and bumper-bashing are the most prevalent, waiting almost vulture-like to swoop on their prey. They’re the souped-up ‘ready to roll’ brightly painted tow-trucks in an industry that is notorious for doing dodgy work, with drivers paying for tip-offs, driving dangerously…
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Wham. Bam. You’ve been scammed.
Wham. Bam. You’ve been scammed. Did you know that according to a recent report conducted by an insights agency, digital banking fraud in South Africa is at an all-time high and there’s been a steady increase in this trend over the last four years? And the numbers are disheartening to say the least. While there…
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How to plug the leaks and plan ahead.
How to plug the leaks and plan ahead. Besides the recent cyber threat against Liberty Life‚ the personal information of many South Africans has landed up in the hands of cyber criminals, as a result of several data breaches in the past few months. And often where one least expects it. Take ViewFines for example,…
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Featured: Climatic Catastrophes and the role of the insurance industry
Climatic Catastrophes and the role of the insurance industry It was as early as the 1970’s when German insurance giant Munich Re first warned about the economic impact of global warming, after it noticed that weather-related damages across the planet were rising, with flooding being the major perpetrator. Some forty-odd years later and clear evidence…