Behind the scenes of entrepreneurship lurks struggles with mental health issues

Bongani Ntombela|Published

Entrepreneurship in South Africa is often celebrated for its resilience and innovation, yet many entrepreneurs silently struggle with mental health issues. This ...

South African enterprises are rapidly adopting Generative AI but without formal strategies, study finds

Philippa Larkin|Published

South African enterprises are rapidly adopting Generative AI, yet most lack the formal strategies and infrastructure needed to maximise its potential, according ...

Flurry of new, high-risk investment products can spur investor FOMO

Adriaan Pask|Published

Adriaan Pask, Chief Investment Officer at PSG Wealth, shares a wealth manager’s view on the paradox of choice.

Building a resilient and motivated workforce: HR best practices for small businesses

Jeremy Lang|Published

Discover how small businesses can transform their workforce into a resilient and motivated team with these essential HR best practices.

South Africa's rental market sees strongest growth in years amid economic uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a challenging economic landscape, South Africa's residential rental market has experienced a remarkable 5. 6% growth in Q1 2025, driven by strong tenant ...

Vodacom Business named 2025 Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider of the Year

Partnered Content|Updated

Vodacom Business has been awarded the prestigious title of Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider for 2025, highlighting its commitment to innovation ...

Retail sector shows resilience amid low inflation and increased consumer spending

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's retail sector is experiencing growth, with a 4. 2% increase in sales year-on-year, driven by low inflation, Two-Pot retirement withdrawals, and decreasing ...

Eskom admits to challenges in meeting 2030 emissions targets

Banele Ginindza|Published

Eskom reveals its struggle to meet ambitious emissions targets by 2030 during a parliamentary presentation, highlighting challenges in technology and funding as ...

Singaporean firms seek deeper trade ties with South Africa as gateway to Asia

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Singaporean companies are increasingly looking to invest in South Africa, driven by structural reforms and public-private partnerships that create new opportunities ...

Huawei reclaims top spot in China's phone market: data

AFP|Published

Huawei has reclaimed its position as the leading smartphone brand in China, outpacing Apple and local competitors, according to the latest IDC report. This significant ...

Weaponising the threat: The changing face of cybercrime

Richard Frost|Published

Companies and high-profile individuals are using cyber-attacks as a way of discrediting and disrupting their competitors.

Postbank asks Parliament to push for R1. 7bn funding

Banele Ginindza|Published

Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe reveals the urgent need for R1. 7 billion to maintain capital adequacy and discusses the bank's role in addressing South Africa's unbanked ...

AngloGold Ashanti strengthens its position in North America's gold district with Augusta Gold acquisition

Edward West|Published

AngloGold Ashanti announces its acquisition of Augusta Gold, a Canadian exploration company, for C$1. 70 per share, reinforcing its presence in North America's gold ...

June BETI improvement signals economic recovery in South Africa

Edward West|Published

June's BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index indicates a positive shift in South Africa's economic performance, with growth in electronic transactions and signs ...

How to make your business more (fun)dable

Brent Downard|Published

South Africa’s retail sector is showing signs of renewed momentum with Trading Economics reporting a 7% year-on-year growth in January 2025, more than doubling the growth ...

Digital Payments in Africa: Can regulation keep up with the rapid innovation?

Keith Sabilika|Published

Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation as digital payments replace cash and crypto assets challenge traditional money. Explore how ...

Mpact reports mixed results: HEPS down, revenue up in challenging market

Edward West|Published

Mpact anticipates a significant decline in headline earnings per share for the first half of 2025, despite a modest revenue increase, as the company navigates a ...

Pharmisa welcomes Sahpra’s commitment to local pharmaceutical production

Philippa Larkin|Published

Pharmisa celebrates Sahpra's new policy aimed at enhancing local pharmaceutical manufacturing in South Africa, a crucial step towards ensuring medicine and vaccine ...

Trevor Manuel highlights debt crisis as a barrier to African development at G20 meetings

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel discusses the detrimental effects of rising debt on Africa's development, highlighting the urgent need for reform and the establishment ...