Fatal Syntax
Fact: #2720
In July 2024, a faulty CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update triggered widespread Windows crashes (BSOD), causing an estimated $5.4bn in losses… Read More
Fact-A-Day Archive
Drink Up, Pay Up
Fact: #2719
South Africa ranks in the global top ten for per capita alcohol consumption, with an average of 7.2 litres per… Read More
The Burden of The Beard
Fact: #2718
In 17th century Russia, bearded men faced a “beard tax” of up to 100 roubles a year, introduced in 1698… Read More
Pour Decisions
Fact: #2716
Sin tax can have negative unintended consequences, including encouraging growth in illegal imports, which generate no tax revenue. In South… Read More
Money on Tap
Fact: #2715
In 2022/23, South Africa collected R41.5bn from alcohol taxes alone. This formed part of the country’s total revenue of R2.1tn…. Read More
Cash in Hand
Fact: #2714
According to BrandMapp, available via Eighty20’s Data Portal, over 50% of loyalty programme users most value benefits that offer real… Read More