Ratings Afrika’s Municipal Financial Sustainability Index shows only Cape Town remains fiscally sound, with the rest posting operating losses and cash gaps…
Johannesburg records a 35.9% unemployment rate in Q2 2026, higher than Cairo, Lagos and Casablanca, raising concerns for the city’s businesses.
Core unveiled new Surface Pro and Laptop for Business with built-in neural processing units, promising local AI acceleration for South African enterprises.
Audit shows transport council mixed employee benefit funds with its own accounts, raising compliance concerns for the logistics sector.
Founder Nick Dreyer says South African products must win on design and price, not just patriotism…
Investec economist says US rate expectations have eased, yet SARB likely to raise rates as oil prices stay high, putting pressure on small business borrowing…
Kraft Heinz will organise a massive communal braai on 24 September 2026, using tomato sauce to form a giant brand emblem at The River Cabin.
The board removed Lawrence Mudzinganyama following a viral video in which he threatened female diners, prompting SANRAL to review two road contracts…
VML’s Future Shopper report shows that while 59% use ChatGPT, price, reliability and a smooth checkout remain the real deciding factors for consumers…
Former Springboks star Bryan Habana will act as The Unlimited’s ‘Wingman’, touring the insurer’s operations and guiding customers.
Experts argue AI can be governed by current product liability, criminal and data protection statutes, warning firms to prepare evidence trails.
Eskom has extended its rooftop solar registration fee waiver beyond 30 September 2026 with no new deadline, but registration is still compulsory.
The jury’s focus on interactive, culturally aware campaigns offers practical lessons for SMEs looking to boost brand impact…
Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africans must prepare as the United States threatens visa bans linked to BEE, land expropriation and foreign policy.
The act lets the PSC force municipalities to report on decisions and imposes fines or jail for obstruction, but budget and enforcement remain key.
The Limpopo school jumped from 57% in 2023 to 94.7% in 2026 following a university-led learning centre and solar upgrades.
Podcast guests warn that excess generation could pressure prices and grid stability, while AlexForbes launches a R2.1bn share buy-back…
Eskom’s attempts to take over electricity distribution in indebted municipalities have hit legal snags, leaving R119 billion debt unresolved and businesses…
Employers and employees must note the Basic Conditions of Employment Act limits sick pay to one day per 26 days worked for the first half-year…
The bank’s 2025 report estimates the informal township sector at around R900 billion, highlighting financing and formalisation gaps for small entrepreneurs…
Moment, a Cape Town payments infrastructure company, has raised a $22m Series A led by AlphaCode, with new backing from MultiChoice and Canal+, to scale its…
22 On Sloane has launched a R1bn ($63m) fund and an AI matching platform called KUMii, aimed at connecting African founders to mentorship, funding and markets…
Stratos Lab, ECOBLOX and Digital Parks Africa have switched on a Johannesburg AI cloud built around more than 400 NVIDIA B300 GPUs, aimed at enterprise, government…
The utility’s failed Ogies housing project cost R918m, leaving 366 empty flats and raising concerns over project management and future tariffs.
Accenture says Chinese brands are moving from cheap to desirable, with design driving sales as five models rank in the top 15 for August.
The brewer’s Heritage Month message links new malting facility, employee share plan and Green Seeds programme to growth opportunities for South African SME…
MyBroadband reports that new smart meters may be consuming electricity tokens faster than expected, raising concerns for prepaid customers and regulators.
Capitec's pending penalty draws criticism as the central bank refuses to comment, leaving investors and customers in limbo…
Newsday reports a strategic shift for the two Massmart retail chains, prompting questions about supplier impact and market dynamics.
The new strategy maps 95 GW of offshore wind potential to power Cape Town’s AI data centres, yet missing legislation and high prices could delay projects.
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