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Wall Street closes higher, but futures waver ahead of earnings reports
Ashley Lechman|Published

Wall Street closes higher, but futures waver ahead of earnings reports

Fake K Way jackets are flooding the market as counterfeiters cash in on iconic brand

Ashley Lechman|Published

As demand for K Way jackets surges this winter, Cape Union Mart is warning consumers that counterfeit products are putting jobs, local manufacturing and brand trust ...

Scramble for Africa 2.0: inside the AI race for Africa’s data

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Explore the critical implications of Africa's 'Scramble 2.0' as global tech giants race for data dominance on the continent. This article delves into the historical ...

Independence on paper: why boards need independence of mind

Nqobani Mzizi|Published

Explore the critical difference between formal independence and genuine independent judgement in governance, and discover why true independence is essential for ...

How AI helps Sars to stop eFiling fraud

Lucas Molefe|Published

South Africa's tax season brings a sharp rise in phishing scams, eFiling account hijacking and fraud targeting SARS taxpayers. Lucas Molefe, Cybersecurity Expert ...

South Africa's data breaches could be costing the economy R142 billion a year

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's more than 3,200 reported data breaches have cost the economy an estimated R142 billion, with experts warning that simple employee training could prevent ...

The impact of the coming El Niño on South Africa's agriculture

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts discuss the anticipated effects of El Niño on South Africa's agriculture and food prices for the 2026-27 season, highlighting both risks and potential benefits. ...

World Bank study highlights South Africa's potential for Special Economic Zones

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister Parks Tau welcomes a World Bank study that reveals South Africa's capacity to develop world-class Special Economic Zones, highlighting significant economic ...

First Battery's retrenchment plan of 165 workers sparks controversy over management decisions

Edward West|Published

First Battery's decision to retrench 165 workers has drawn criticism from Numsa, which claims the management's failure to adapt to industry changes is to blame. ...

AFIAAR and ACCA sign MoU to enhance audit quality in Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

AFIAAR and ACCA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and improve audit quality across Africa, recognising the vital roles of regulators ...

GEPF reassures members of financial stability amid geopolitical tensions

Edward West|Published

The Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF) reassures its members of its financial stability, maintaining a funding level of 119% despite recent market declines ...

South African workers struggle to spot AI scams as deepfake threats surge

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African organisations are facing a growing cyber security challenge as deepfakes become harder to detect and employees increasingly turn to unsanctioned AI ...

JSE performance declines as precious metals miners drag down index

Edward West|Published

The JSE faced a decline in June, primarily driven by falling gold and platinum prices, as well as underperformance from key investment groups. Despite some sectors ...

Oil prices ease, rand strengthens and JSE recovers despite global tech jitters

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African markets opened the week with renewed optimism as improving local business activity, easing oil prices and a stronger rand supported investor confidence, ...

Understanding the link between financial wellbeing and workplace stress

Avron Urison.|Published

As South Africa observes Employee Wellness Week, 1Life Insurance highlights the critical connection between financial wellbeing and workplace stress, urging organisations ...

The sovereign squeeze: Why Africa’s pension giants are trapped by global rules

Nema Ramkhelawan-Bhana|Published

Explore the paradox of Africa's pension funds, which are vital for financial stability yet constrained by global regulations. This article delves into the challenges ...

PKMI withdraws bid for MAS shares despite strong interest

Edward West|Published

" PKMI's recent bid to acquire shares in MAS faced strong participation but was ultimately rejected due to unappealing pricing. This decision reflects the evolving ...

Dis-Chem's strategic investments position it for future growth in South Africa

Edward West|Updated

Dis-Chem's chairman and CEO discuss the company's strategic investments and growth strategies in the face of a challenging operating environment, highlighting the ...

Your children might inherit your wealth, but will they know what to do with it?

Shaun Meintjes|Published

Preparing your children for wealth starts long before an actual inheritance – you need to prepare them to manage it with responsibility and perspective, says Shaun ...

Global markets mixed as AI sector results loom

Ashley Lechman|Published

As global markets react to upcoming economic indicators and AI sector results, investors remain cautiously optimistic. Will the resilience of the rand continue, ...