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Educate before you automate: South Africa’s defining AI choice
Tsakani Nkombyane|Published

Educate before you automate: South Africa’s defining AI choice

South Africa Innovation Week 2026 to showcase the role of creators in driving economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how South Africa Innovation Week 2026 is exploring the transformative potential of the creator economy and redefining the future of work, storytelling, ...

How the 2026 Budget will transform the South African property market

Rhys Dyer|Published

Discover how the 2026 Budget impacts the South African property market, from tax relief for sellers to enhanced affordability for buyers, and what it means for landlords ...

Fraud crackdown on social grants risks excluding the vulnerable, research warns

Siphelele Dludla|Published

New research reveals that South Africa's crackdown on social grant fraud disproportionately affects vulnerable beneficiaries, while the real sources of fraud lie ...

South Africa's Nersa approves significant electricity tariff increases for 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Energy experts express concern over NERSA's recent approval of electricity tariff increases, highlighting the potential impact on South African households and businesses ...

How African Swine Fever is driving up pork prices in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa faces rising pork prices as African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease disrupt supply chains. Industry experts warn of significant impacts on consumers ...

FlySafair adds temporary fuel surcharge amid jet fuel price surge

Banele Ginindza|Published

FlySafair's temporary fuel surcharge, effective from March 12 to May 12, highlights South Africa's jet fuel supply challenges amid escalating Middle East tensions. ...

Budget cuts may cripple Nersa’s critical role in new energy market regulation

Banele Ginindza|Published

The Department of Electricity and Energy is urgently addressing budget cuts that threaten the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) ability to fulfil ...

PAPSS: Revolutionising African trade financing

Edward West|Published

Discover how the Pan African Payment Settlement System is reshaping trade financing in Africa by enabling local currency transactions across 22 countries

IMF calls for easing small business regulations, but critics warn licensing bill may add red tape

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The IMF highlights the need for regulatory reforms in South Africa to enhance entrepreneurship and job creation, while critics warn that proposed licensing changes ...

How Pick n Pay is capitalising on the CEO burger challenge

Ashley Lechman|Published

After McDonald's CEO faced online trolling, Pick n Pay's executives embraced the CEO Burger Challenge, reviving their popular Burger Friday promotion with unbeatable ...

Unlocking Africa's trade potential: Insights from the African Trade Conference 2026

Edward West|Published

At the African Trade Conference 2026, industry leaders discuss the progress and challenges facing Africa's integration into global trade, highlighting the need for ...

OUTsurance earnings rise 7% as premiums surge and special dividend declared

Tawanda Karombo|Published

OUTsurance has reported a 7.3% increase in earnings per share, reaching R1.50, driven by a surge in gross written premiums. The company also declared a significant ...

Harmony Gold experiences 7% stock drop despite rising profits and record dividend

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Why did Harmony Gold's stock fall 7% despite a 13% increase in earnings? Discover the factors behind this paradox

Metair warns of weak local vehicle production as cheap imports surge

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Metair grapples with a significant loss per share and a challenging production outlook as cheap imports from China and India threaten the South African automotive ...

Government unveils plan to unlock billions from idle State land and buildings

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The South African government is set to establish a new property investment vehicle aimed at unlocking economic value from underutilised public assets, potentially ...

Urgent action needed: Late payments threaten South African small businesses

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Business Partners Limited raises alarm over the rising number of unpaid invoices affecting South African SMEs, highlighting the urgent need for action to ensure ...

Why Forex market sentiment matters in today’s currency markets

Staff Reporter|Updated

Forex market sentiment is an incredibly valuable tool in today’s currency markets. Read our breakdown to learn why.

The golden years on credit: rising debt among South Africa's aging population

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the wake of significant demographic changes, South Africa's aging population finds itself trapped in a cycle of debt, with rising defaults casting a shadow over ...

Motor Industry Bargaining Council says early intervention key to preventing job losses in SA

Siphelele Dludla|Published

MIBCO calls for proactive measures and collaboration among employers, unions, and bargaining bodies to address job losses in South Africa's struggling motor industry. ...