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South African banks grapple with rising fraud threats and mounting losses

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa's banking sector faces a troubling surge in fraud, new data reflects the need for urgent action. With leaders expressing growing concern over the defence strategies, how will the industry adapt to these evolving threats? Discover how …

South Africa cannot solve today’s jobs crisis with yesterday’s industries

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

South Africa faces a staggering unemployment crisis, with rates soaring to 32.7% and youth unemployment exceeding 45%. This article explores the urgent need for ...

Farmers warn of mounting financial pressure as Grain SA pushes for urgent support measures

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Leaders from Grain SA, AFASA, and the South African government convened at Nampo to address the pressing challenges faced by grain farmers, including rising costs ...

Treasury defends local government funding model amid provincial concerns over fiscal allocations

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The National Treasury addresses growing concerns from provinces regarding municipal funding, infrastructure backlogs, and the need for reforms in the provincial ...

BER warns Middle East tensions and fuel spike could force Sarb rate hike

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and surging fuel prices, a new report from the Bureau for Economic Research raises concerns about South Africa's inflation ...

Transnet reports surge in vessel traffic as port efficiencies improve

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority announces a 9% increase in vessel traffic and a 4.2% rise in cargo throughput, marking a significant milestone in operational efficiency ...

The spaza shop’s invisible impact on the South African economy

Ashley Lechman|Published

As spaza shops thrive, they illuminate the pathway for informal traders in South Africa, challenging the narrative of vulnerability. Explore how empowering these ...

Durban launches coastal tourism policing unit to boost visitor safety

Yogashen Pillay|Published

eThekwini Municipality, in collaboration with the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, has launched a new Coastal Tourism Policing initiative aimed at enhancing ...

Tourism positioned as key growth engine at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban

Yogashen Pillay|Published

At Africa’s Travel Indaba, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasises the vital role of tourism in economic growth, job creation, and regional integration, while outlining ...

Constitutional Court ruling reignites scrutiny of SA Reserve Bank over Phala Phala scandal

Ashley Lechman|Published

The recent Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala farm scandal has intensified scrutiny on the South African Reserve Bank's actions. This article explores ...

Tractor sales rebound in April as farmers weigh rising costs and weaker commodity prices

Yogashen Pillay|Published

April 2026 marked a recovery in South African agricultural machinery sales, with tractor sales up 4% year-on-year. However, industry experts caution that rising ...

MPC preview: SA Reserve Bank faces tough choices amid inflation uncertainty

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the MPC meeting approaching, analysts and economists turn their gaze toward inflation data and geopolitical tensions that could reshape SA's economic landscape. ...

Grandma's wisdom illustrates the need for trust beyond words in digital security

Ashley Lechman|Published

: Explore how age-old wisdom about trusting actions over words transforms contemporary cybersecurity in light of rising AI-driven threats. Learn why behavioural ...

Lesson from the UCT researchers who trained AI on South African languages

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Discover how the University of Cape Town's groundbreaking AI model is set to revolutionise language inclusion for South Africa’s eleven official languages, challenging ...

Same board, different games: whose side is the term sheet on?

Andile Masuku|Published

A conversation with Nikolai Barnwell, CEO of PawaPay, sheds light on the often misunderstood world of venture capital in Africa. Discover why the author, a self-proclaimed ...

Waste tyre pollution: A growing environmental crisis in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

REDISA warns that South Africa's waste tyre pollution poses a serious environmental threat, highlighting the urgent need for a functional waste tyre management plan ...

FMD group warns vaccinated cattle infected in KZN as pressure mounts for rapid national rollout

Yogashen Pillay|Published

FMD Response SA warns of waning immunity in vaccinated cattle in KwaZulu-Natal, urging a swift national vaccination strategy to combat the spread of Foot and Mouth ...

South Africa's 2026 grape harvest: A resilient recovery in the wine industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's wine industry reports a positive recovery in the 2026 grape harvest, overcoming climatic challenges to produce wines of exceptional quality. Industry ...

SA Police Ministers double salary: Taxpayer burden amid special leave

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite a 3.8% salary increase for Cabinet Ministers effective from April 2026, South African taxpayers are burdened with the dual salaries of Police Minister Senzo ...

Fuel price surge: How loyalty rewards can help South Africans cope

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa faces soaring fuel prices, many households are searching for ways to cope. Discover how Standard Bank’s UCount Rewards programme could help ease ...