Stats SA reports 80,000 jobs were lost in first three months of 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest employment statistics reveal a worrying trend in South Africa's job market, with significant losses across various sectors and calls for urgent ...

Fuel price cuts bring relief to South Africans amid declining global oil prices

Ashley Lechman|Updated

South Africans receive good news as fuel prices drop significantly in July, thanks to declining global oil prices and improved supply outlooks from recent US-Iran ...

South Africans face R3,800 average electricity bills as winter energy usage rises

Ashley Lechman|Published

Winter power usage is putting pressure on household budgets, but small changes and better appliance management could help reduce costs.

South Africa's employment statistics show a decline in Q1 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest Quarterly Employment Statistics reveal a decline in total employment, highlighting challenges in South Africa's labour market amid global uncertainties ...

South Africa's food prices surge according to latest food index

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group reveals alarming increases in food prices for June 2026, highlighting the struggles faced by South African ...

AI is secretly disenfranchising the youth who use it ‘best’ – cognitively and economically

Anna Collard|Published

Fifty years after South Africa's youth fought for educational rights, a new battle looms: the silent surrender of critical thinking to artificial intelligence. Are ...

Cloud costs keep rising. Optimisation needs an owner

Amritesh Anand|Published

As cloud costs continue to rise, CIOs and tech leaders must navigate the complexities of effective management. This article explores the challenges of cloud spending ...

Health capital has never been more abundant. So who does it still fail to see?

Andile Masuku|Published

Capital allocation comes down to who gets which slice, and who never appears on the chart.

South Africa and China strengthen trade ties through new agreements

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Trade Industry and Competition Parks Tau hosts a roundtable with China's Vice Minister to enhance trade relations, culminating in a significant Memorandum ...

CEC report predicts historic grain harvest for South Africa in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest report from the Crop Estimates Committee reveals that South Africa is set to achieve its highest maize and soybean harvests on record for 2026, with significant ...

Standard Bank invests R3.45 billion in climate-smart agriculture to enhance food security

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank Group has mobilised R3.45 billion for climate-smart agriculture, aiming to enhance food security and support sustainable farming practices in South ...

The quiet revolution that just made PR the most powerful discipline in business

Madelain Roscher|Published

Discover how AI is reshaping public relations, making it a critical investment for businesses. With predictions of doubled budgets by 2027, learn why the time to ...

Cosatu calls for urgent reforms in local government following Auditor General's report

Zingiswa Losi|Published

Cosatu expressed deep concern over the Auditor General's report revealing a dire state of South Africa's municipalities, urging the government to take immediate ...

10,000 inspectors, one question: can your business prove its workers are legal?

Donné Nieman|Published

The Department of Employment and Labour is ramping up enforcement with 10,000 new inspectors across South Africa, raising critical questions for businesses about ...

Understanding the structural collapse of South Africa's sub-national economy

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

The structural collapse of South Africa's sub-national economy is a complex issue that intertwines local governance failures with macroeconomic policies. By analysing ...

Building the scaffolding for Africa’s creative economy to thrive to the global stage

Kelly Maroon|Published

While discussions often centre on high-cost, tech-heavy industries, Africa's creative industries are quietly booming, offering millions of jobs for the continent's ...

Steenhuisen approves sweeping new foot-and-mouth disease rules to protect livestock sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister John Steenhuisen has approved new national control measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in South Africa, aiming to balance animal health and economic sustainability ...

Micro influencers are reshaping shopping as TikTok turns creators into sales drivers

Ashley Lechman|Published

TikTok is transforming product discovery, with millions of users researching and buying products after seeing them featured by creators.

Fuel price relief on the cards as economists predict sharp petrol and diesel cuts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts predict a decrease in petrol and diesel prices due to falling Brent crude oil prices, with insights from leading economists on the potential impact on inflation ...