SARS is using a new high-tech system to target taxpayers in South Africa – here’s how it works
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is using computer algorithms, machine learning and other advanced technologies to ensure taxpayer compliance. In its annual report published on Wednesday (27 October), the revenue collector said it had reviewed its methodology to detect risk and highlight cases where non-compliance was detected. “SARS has significantly expanded the scope of […]
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why sustainability doesn’t have to depend on high-tech solutions
It’s a popular idea that the path to sustainability lies in high-tech solutions. By making everyday items like cars electric, and installing smart systems to monitor and reduce energy use, it seems we’ll still be able to enjoy the comforts to which we’ve become accustomed while doing our bit for the planet – a state […]
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Can Low-Tech Businesses Go High-Tech? Yes, But It Takes A Mindset Shift
Stuart Jackson is a Partner and former Global Managing Partner at strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting getty Over the past 15 years, there has been massive value creation in digital and high-tech industries. As of this writing, just five tech companies — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Google – have a combined market capitalization of almost […]
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