Stablecoins are already fixing remittances and crossborder payments: Now let them finish the job

Jonathan Katende|Published

South Africans sent over R19.4 billion in remittances to neighbouring countries in 2024, a staggering increase from R5.9 billion in 2016. Discover how stablecoins ...

From Baragwanath to ghost hospitals: How austerity, not NHI, broke public health

Pali Lehohla|Published

Amidst the debate over National Health Insurance (NHI) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), this article explores the real issues plaguing South Africa's healthcare ...

From hosting to harvesting: How South Africa can turn the G20 into a lasting national asset

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

South Africa must view the G20 summit not just as a fleeting success but as an opportunity to create a lasting legacy through strategic planning and execution.

The future of work – skills, not fear: South Africa’s path to an AI-ready workforce

Daniel Orelowitz|Published

Explore how South Africa can enhance its economic competitiveness through digital transformation and AI integration, focusing on workforce readiness and skills development. ...

2026 must be a year of action as unemployment, inequality threaten the nation - Cosatu

Zingiswa Losi|Published

With the dawn of 2026, South Africa faces daunting challenges. Will the January 8th statement from President Cyril Ramaphosa provide the necessary action plan to ...

Trump’s Venezuela oil revival plan is a $100 billion gamble

Bloomberg|Published

Reviving Venezuela's oil industry under President Trump's ambitious plan could cost over $100 billion, facing immense challenges from years of corruption and neglect. ...

Eskom's measured progress and the challenges of uneven recovery - Thomas Garner

Thomas Garner|Published

South Africa's Eskom shows promising operational improvements as it enters 2026, with a notable rise in energy availability and a decline in outages. Yet, significant ...

2026: A year of delivering climate and economic renewal

Zimasa Vazi|Published

With South Africans returning to work, 2026 emerges as a critical year demanding decisive action on climate change and economic growth. Discover how the integration ...

What gold and copper tell us about the new logic of mining investment in Africa

Mpho Mofokeng and Craig Brewer|Published

As gold retreats from record highs, what does this mean for the future of mining investment in Africa? Explore the dynamics of gold and copper in shaping market ...

Why corporate giants need to champion SME skills development in South Africa

Daniel Orelowitz|Published

SMEs are the ones taking risks, hiring locally and revitalising our markets. Yet, they are the ones struggling, particularly in accessing the skills they desperately ...

The role of empathetic leadership in creating a culture of psychological safety

Humsha Ramgobin|Published

A critical yet often overlooked factor in unlocking employee productivity is the extent to which employees feel secure enough in the workplace to be themselves, ...

Seizing global opportunities - Training South Africans for success in mature international markets

Daniel Orelowitz|Published

Training South Africans to meet those needs would be life changing and the impact of training programmes tailored for international employers would be invaluable. ...

Digital solutions for South Africa’s passenger transport crisis: lessons from global innovation

Lungi Sangqu|Published

Millions of South Africans, workers, students, and small business owners, pay the price daily in longer commutes, higher costs, and personal insecurity.

Cosatu: Spar makes headlines with significant salary increases amid calls for wage transparency

Solly Phetoe|Published

South Africa is confronted with a significant wage gap revelation as Spar’s recent salary increases highlight the urgent need for corporate accountability and fair ...

Logistics of everything - the hidden force redefining the future of work

Maureen Phiri|Published

s. Behind every product launch, infrastructure project or service delivery is a complex network of planning, movement and coordination.

Now is the time to invest in SA residential property

Reinier van Loggerenberg|Published

Interest rates are easing and a new wave of well-positioned, high-yield developments is redefining the landscape for investors and first-time buyers alike.

Moving beyond festive crackdowns to make road safety an everyday commitment

Rhys Evans|Published

The underlying issue is simple: alcohol consumption in South Africa doesn’t pause for eleven months of the year.

South Africa’s economic progress in 2025: Signs of recovery and global relevance - Kenny Morolong

Kenny Morolong|Published

In 2025, South Africa experiences a pivotal economic shift, overcoming years of stagnation with renewed momentum and stability, despite ongoing challenges.

Business confidence is at a 14-year high. Will capital follow?

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

South Africa's business confidence has soared to its highest level in over a decade, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). As ...