For more than thirty years, Microsoft has played a pivotal role in shaping South Africa’s digital evolution – moving far beyond its reputation as a global technology provider to become a strategic catalyst for digital and economic transformation. Today, the pace of digitalisation and the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution have reshaped what it […]
South Africa’s economic reality continues to test both households and businesses. Inflationary pressure, rising operational costs and constrained consumer spending have created a difficult environment for many small and medium enterprises. Restaurants in particular feel the effects of reduced discretionary spending. When foot traffic slows, margins tighten. When margins tighten, staffing decisions follow. At the […]
Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a deeper presence in the financial system. Its long-term impact will depend on inclusion, innovation and market depth. Shari’ah Banking and investment have long occupied a defined, but contained, space within South Africa’s financial […]
Samsung Electronics has introduced its latest wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, placing renewed emphasis on high-fidelity audio, adaptive noise cancellation and tighter integration within its Galaxy ecosystem. Launching alongside the Galaxy S26 series, the Buds4 range reflects Samsung’s continued investment in wearable technology that blends hardware improvements with artificial intelligence features. A […]
A lot of casino products ask your phone to behave like a small cinema. They load a themed lobby, a soundtrack, a set of reels, a bonus map, and enough animation to heat a modest pocket. Aviator works in the opposite direction. It gives you a rising line, a multiplier, one decision, and a timer […]
Most South African traders spend years refining entries, indicators, and risk rules, but they often ignore the one decision that can quietly reshape everything: who they trade through. In Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban, it is common to see traders blame the market for poor fills or frustrating spreads, when the real issue is […]
Beauty is entering a more thoughtful phase. After years of high-glam filters, fast trends and overconsumption, 2026 is shaping up to be defined by intention. Consumers are no longer chasing every new launch. They are asking sharper questions. They are choosing products and services that align with their values, identity and long-term goals. As a […]
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant frontier technology. In South Africa, it is already reshaping financial services, healthcare delivery, agriculture, education, logistics and public administration. Investment is rising, pilot projects are moving into production, and a new generation of founders, researchers and executives is embedding AI into real systems. Yet this acceleration is unfolding […]
At a Mail & Guardian post-Sona breakfast held in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the Embassy of Ireland, analysts turned from the president’s reform agenda to the harder question of execution. Structural unemployment, municipal dysfunction, coalition politics and institutional rebuilding dominated a discussion that placed delivery, not rhetoric, at the centre of South Africa’s political […]
The month-long investigation concludes with a person who passed higher grade math confirming the result. Photojournalist Ilan Godfrey’s exhaustive investigation into which draught beers are most likely to be abandoned drew to a close this week. The probe followed Castle Lite’s claim that its draught is less likely to be abandoned because it’s served extra […]
Can essential infrastructure drive the next wave of financial inclusion? Will utilities evolve into major players in consumer finance? And who should govern household data in this emerging market? For more than a decade, Africa’s fintech story has been synonymous with mobile money. Services such as M-Pesa reconfigured payments, savings and micro-lending, creating new business […]
Crypto casinos offer a new way to gamble online, but the number of available games can feel overwhelming for someone just starting out. Beginners should start with simple games like dice, plinko, crash, low volatility slots, and blackjack because these options are easy to understand and don’t require complex strategies. The key is to find […]
With just two weeks remaining until the Africa Energy Indaba, momentum is rapidly building for what promises to be one of the most influential energy gatherings on the continent. All under one roof. The Africa Energy Indaba continues to serve as a strategic platform where policy direction is shaped, procurement priorities are discussed, and energy partnerships are forged to […]
The Arcelor Mittal Science Centre in Saldanha hosted the first of three professional development training programs for natural sciences teachers from schools in the West Coast Education District. The training sessions targeted intermediate phase (grades 4-7) and senior phase (grades 8 and 9) teachers of natural sciences and were conducted by Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company […]
The smartphone market has become predictable. Flagship devices command premium prices for incremental upgrades, while budget phones require compromise across almost every category. The middle ground, devices that offer real capability without stretching into luxury pricing, has narrowed. The HONOR X9d positions itself in that gap. After three weeks of daily use covering fieldwork, photography, […]
Critical Minerals, partnerships, and transformation were the key underlying themes to our participation at the just-ended Mining Indaba. Mining’s significance to SA’s economy can’t be overstated. It is a strategic pillar of SA’s economy as it employs over 470,000 people and contributes to local economic development in poor communities. Its contribution to nominal GDP rose […]
Arriving in South Africa without mobile data abroad can slow everything down. Airport Wi-Fi is inconsistent, and buying a local SIM often requires registration and waiting in line. For short stays, that process feels unnecessary. For longer trips, it becomes an avoidable hassle. This is why many visitors now explore digital alternatives before departure. Affordable […]
A Smart Content Creator’s Guide to Choosing the Right Device Mzansi doesn’t lack creativity. What often holds creators back though, is not talent but the tools. From fashion reels shot in Braam to sunset vlogs in Camps Bay, the difference between scroll-past and stop-and-watch often comes down to the device in your hand. Choosing between […]
With the same dogged determination to uncover the truth that characterised his investigations in the mining industry and current affairs, Ilan Godfrey has been checking the claim made by the Castle Lite marketing team that their draught beer is abandoned less often than any other in the market, simply because it’s served extra cold. This […]
The practice of chance is not new to South Africa. In fact, historians agree that it has been regulated and restricted in some form since as early as 1673. But the major transition came in the late 20th century after the first online platform was launched. Thanks to these platforms, players no longer needed to […]
HONOR has recorded the strongest overseas shipment growth among leading global smartphone brands in 2025, reinforcing the increasing role of international markets, including South Africa, in the brand’s global performance. South Africa recorded a 66% increase in overall business performance for HONOR in this period, reflecting rising local demand for reliable, value-driven smartphones and strengthening […]
Cryptocurrency has changed how people place sports bets by making payments faster, safer, and more private. Anyone can now deposit, wager, and withdraw winnings within minutes without waiting on banks or sharing personal details. To bet on sports safely and fast with cryptocurrency, users must pick a secure wallet, trust a licensed sportsbook, and follow […]
The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) is committed to its mission which is to reduce heart disease, strokes and the associated risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, raised cholesterol, air pollution and other behavioural risk factors which include tobacco smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Every year our fund-raising drive is launched in February as […]
When last did you really listen to your car? Not the radio; the signals it gives you. The unfamiliar noises, the warning lights, the changes in how it drives. A workshop visit is simply a chance to understand what’s happening beneath the bonnet before small issues turn into costly problems. That understanding often deepens once […]
A lot of South African traders started out with strategies that genuinely worked. Volatility behaved. Economic data triggered clean reactions. Technical patterns actually followed through. For a while, profitability felt repeatable and almost mechanical. Then something shifted. Not a blow up. Not a string of obvious losses. Just smaller wins, more scratches, and drawdowns that […]
February is all about sunshine, warmth and a little more time outdoors. At Skin Renewal, we see this month as the perfect invitation to slow down and show your skin some real love. Summer can be tough on your complexion, with heat, humidity, sweat and strong UV rays working against it every day. When you […]
Officials say Thuto House student accommodation demonstrates what can be achieved when entrepreneurial talent is partnered with government institutions. Gwen Nkosi Co-owner of Greyline Holdings, the company which built Thuto House student accommodation, said when the project only existed on paper, many saw risk. She said the Gaunteng Partnership Fund (GPF) and National Empowerment Fund […]
PrimeXBT, an FSCA regulated multi-asset broker, has been named Best Broker in Africa 2025 at the Traders Union Awards, recognising its continued focus on building a modern trading environment that combines multi-asset access, strong execution, and transparent conditions – the fundamentals that matter most when markets move fast. South Africa is one of the continent’s […]
Rand Water’s environmental brand – Water Wise continues with its campaigns to increase awareness on the need to value wetlands and water resources in its areas of operation. In the past three months, Water Wise successfully activated two Drop-by-Drop Water Conservation Workshops in Soweto and Alexandra townships. However, this time Water Wise is extending its campaign […]
Ocean Basket is turning up the heat in the Month of Love with delicious deals for couples, friends, and families. Fall for flavour with platters, sushi, and more. Love is everywhere this February, whether it’s in your DMs, on your plate, or sitting across the table dipping a chip in your lemon butter sauce. And […]
SOLA Group has achieved Financial Close (FC) on its Naos-1 Hybrid Solar and Battery Project, a 300 MW (435 MWp) solar PV facility with 660 MWh of battery energy storage (BESS). Enabled by long-term power purchase agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide, the project marks a major milestone in South Africa’s private power market, being […]
Four months ago, the fourth edition of the Metropolitan Collective Shapers (MCS) youth entrepreneurs’ programme was the first to be implemented nationwide, with a specific focus on the logistics and agricultural sectors, chosen for having the greatest potential for job creation. These two critical sectors are important for South Africa’s economic future and whose stability […]