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Middle East tensions could push fuel prices and interest rates higher in South Africa
Ashley Lechman|Published

Middle East tensions could push fuel prices and interest rates higher in South Africa ...

South Africa's anti-migrant protests: Economic implications and labour market risks

Sharenet and Reuters|Published

Frustrations over unemployment and crime fuel South Africa's anti-migrant protests, but experts warn that the exodus of foreign workers could harm local businesses ...

How AI Can Reshape Higher Education in South Africa

Rowen Pillai|Published

Explore how viewing AI as a structural transformation rather than merely a tool can revolutionise higher education in South Africa, addressing the skills gap and ...

Standard Bank's Africa Unlocked Conference: A Vision for Continental Growth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

At the recent Africa Unlocked conference, Standard Bank leaders discussed the continent's growth potential, highlighting the importance of African enterprise and ...

Should a child's online safety depend on the school they attend?

Doros Hadjizenonos|Published

Explore how the digital education landscape shapes the future of South African youth and why robust online safety measures are essential for every learner, regardless ...

JSE plans amendments to listings requirements to enhance market competitiveness

Edward West|Published

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has proposed significant amendments to its listings requirements following extensive consultations with stakeholders, aiming ...

Wind farm partnership helps grow food security and small businesses in the Eastern Cape

Ashley Lechman|Published

From household food gardens to enterprise development, communities surrounding EDF's Eastern Cape wind farms are seeing new opportunities take root through a programme ...

South Africans feel the squeeze as economy faces another challenging week

Ashley Lechman|Published

Lower fuel prices offered welcome relief, but slowing economic activity, weaker business confidence and global uncertainty continued to weigh on South African households ...

The impact of Sars' trust penalty write-off on compliance

Phia van der Spuy|Published

SARS's recent decision to write off over R 70 million in penalties for non-compliant trustees raises questions about compliance and future enforcement. This article ...

Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine partners with NOA for renewable energy supply

Edward West|Published

Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine has signed a significant agreement with NOA to secure 288 GWh of renewable energy annually, enhancing operational resilience and sustainability ...

Smart borrowing: how to manage your finances effectively

Eugene De Vililier|Published

Discover how smart borrowers manage their finances effectively by planning ahead, setting clear goals, and making informed decisions. Learn practical tips to navigate ...

Brait's strategy to unlock value through asset distribution and Virgin Active listing

Edward West|Published

Brait is finalising its strategy to unlock shareholder value through asset distribution and is preparing Virgin Active for a potential listing within two years, ...

Tax Court warns against complex tax avoidance schemes

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

The South African Tax Court's recent ruling highlights the dangers of complex tax structures designed for avoidance, reaffirming the importance of genuine commercial ...

Point of view: how National Savings Month encourages financial resilience in tough times

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Explore how National Savings Month encourages South Africans to build financial resilience amidst rising living costs and interest rates. Discover expert tips on ...

Government settlement allows private vaccination for Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp announces a significant settlement allowing South African farmers to privately vaccinate their livestock against Foot and Mouth ...

Impact of municipal collapse on South Africa's economy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

According to a new Bureau for Economic Research report, the collapse of municipalities in South Africa poses a significant threat to the economy, with Finance Minister ...

Union warns of 'conflict' as Volkswagen eyes mass job cuts

AFP|Published

Europe's largest carmaker has come under intense pressure from US tariffs, slimmer profit margins from electric cars and above all intense competition in China, ...

German software giant SAP avoids EU fine

AFP|Published

The European Commission opened an antitrust investigation into SAP -- which offers both traditional software and cloud-based computing services -- in September over ...

Sunlyn acquires Capitec Rental Finance to strengthen its market position

Edward West|Published

Sunlyn, backed by Sasfin, has announced its acquisition of Capitec Rental Finance, a strategic move aimed at enhancing its position in South Africa's rental finance ...

Why South Africa's advanced AI voice bots so easily become (polite) high-tech roadblocks

Bruce von Maltitz|Published

Discover the bottlenecks faced by South African organisations in deploying advanced AI voice agents and how these challenges impact customer experience.