South Africa at the crossroads: Choosing a pragmatic path to prosperity

Bongani Ntombela|Published

South Africa stands at a critical juncture in 2026, grappling with over a decade of stagnation. With high unemployment and declining state capacity, the nation must ...

Your first hire matters more than you think – here’s how to get it right

Jeremy Lang|Published

Discover why your first hire is a pivotal decision for your small business and learn how to avoid costly mistakes in the hiring process.

Agoa extension offers South Africa short-term relief as calls grow for deeper US trade deal

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa's extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 2026 brings temporary relief, but experts warn of the need for more sustainable ...

Confusion surrounds SA's Transmission System Operator amid electricity market changes

Banele Ginindza|Published

Concerns are mounting among investors regarding the establishment of a Transmission System Operator in South Africa's evolving electricity market, following the ...

SA moves to establish export–import bank as Afreximbank commits R128bn country package

Siphelele Dludla|Updated

South Africa's government announces plans for a domestic export–import bank, coinciding with its accession to the African Export-Import Bank, aiming to enhance trade ...

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Women of UP shine at SA Women in Science Awards

Partnered Content|Published

The University of Pretoria congratulates the outstanding #WomenOfUP for their excellence in their respective fields of work.

Launching the idea of data centers in space

AFP|Published

Elon Musk's decision to have his rocket company SpaceX take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI has added fuel to the debate about whether orbiting data ...

Why South African households are still turning to savings stamps in 2026

Ashley Lechman|Published

In an age dominated by digital banking, discover why South Africans still prefer the tactile savings method of Savings Stamps, helping families thrive and budget ...

Isuzu Motors SA posts strong 2025 sales growth, deepens Eastern Cape investment

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) has achieved impressive growth in 2025, with a 12.2% increase in local vehicle sales and a 4.5% rise in exports, driven by strong ...

Sea Harvest flags it expects earnings to surge 300%

BR Reporter|Published

Sea Harvest's trading statement reveals an expected 300% increase in earnings per share, marking a significant milestone for the company and its shareholders.

Why energy wheeling is a critical enabler in solving South Africa’s power challenges

Wayne Cowie|Published

Discover how energy wheeling is set to revolutionise South Africa's energy landscape amidst growing demands for cleaner power and sustainable solutions

Sappi reports 56% earnings slump amid global market challenges

Edward West|Published

JSE-listed forestry group Sappi saw a 56% drop in Q1 earnings as global market pressures and overcapacity drove price declines across all product segments. Despite ...

Rainbow Chicken shares surge 13% on strong earnings forecast

Edward West|Published

Rainbow Chicken's share price jumped 13% following a forecast of nearly doubled earnings, outperforming the JSE All Share Index's modest 0.79% gain. The poultry ...

India Stack offers a solution to Africa’s development challenges

Fawzia Moodley|Published

Discover how India Stack, a pioneering digital infrastructure from India, can address Africa's pressing development challenges and enhance public service delivery. ...

South Africa’s private sector stabilises at start of 2026 as PMI returns to neutral

Siphelele Dludla|Published

outh Africa's private sector demonstrated early signs of stabilisation in January, with the S&P Global PMI returning to neutral levels. Despite a challenging end ...

Prosus announces three-year agreement with AWS for AI transformation

BR Reporter|Published

Discover how Prosus's new partnership with AWS aims to transform AI applications across multiple continents, empowering businesses to deliver personalised customer ...

Afreximbank announces R128 billion investment to boost South Africa's economy

Staff Reporter|Published

Afreximbank announces an $8 billion investment package for South Africa, focusing on industrialisation, infrastructure development, and regional market integration, ...

Mpact to retrench up to 377 workers at Springs paper mill amid import competition

Edward West|Published

Mpact, Southern Africa's largest paper and packaging company, has seen its share price fall by 5.6% after announcing plans to retrench nearly 10% of its workforce ...