PwC shuts operations in nine African countries
Reuters|Published

PwC shuts operations in nine African countries

MTN Group faces Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit as US-South Africa relations strain

Edward West|Updated

MTN Group is embroiled in a high-stakes lawsuit under the US Anti-Terrorism Act, coinciding with the controversial appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa's ...

WTO warns of potential 1. 5% decline in global merchandise trade amid US-China tensions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

At the start of the year, the WTO Secretariat expected to see continued expansion of world trade in 2025 and 2026, with merchandise trade growing in line with world ...

How South Africa's tourism sector is gearing up for a booming Easter 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's tourism and hospitality sector is gearing up for a record-breaking Easter weekend in 2025, with a surge in domestic travel and international visitors ...

Global tech stocks drop as ASML warning adds to Nvidia curbs

Bloomberg|Published

US government restrictions on Nvidia chips and ASML's disappointing report have caused a staggering $155 billion drop in market value, signalling a turbulent time ...

Concerns rise over potential Transnet strike amid wage dispute

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Fears of a looming strike at Transnet grow as the United National Transport Union declares a deadlock in wage negotiations, potentially impacting the South African ...

REVIEW: Regus workspace Willowbridge

Partnered Content|Updated

The Regus brand has dominated the global workspace market.

Watch VideoHuawei Mate XT - world’s first tri-fold smartphone drops

Partnered Content|Published

Huawei launches groundbreaking tri-fold smartphone alongside Mate X6 for South African professionals

Volkswagen pauses Polo production for a month at Plant Kariega to prepare for new model

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Vehicle production of the popular Polo and Polo Vivo will be halted from 14 April to 12 May, to allow teams to perform the required work on the line in areas such ...

March sees a rise in business confidence, fuelled by tourism, exports despite global risk

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry reports a rise in the Business Confidence Index from May 2024 to February 2025, despite a decline in March 2025. ...

Learners benefit from Telkom's robotics and coding programme

Ashley Lechman|Published

This month the Telkom Foundation celebrated the graduation of 362 youths from the ICT Learnership Programme. This brings the total number of certified learners to ...

Innovative startup hosts world's first sperm race to raise awareness of male fertility decline

Philippa Larkin|Published

Can a sperm race spark a crucial conversation about male fertility? Discover how an innovative startup is using this unique event to raise awareness about a pressing ...

Standard Bank and Shoprite Group's UCount rewards go live ahead of Easter Weekend

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, said that their clients can start reaping the benefits of the much anticipated retail partnership with the ...

Protect yourself from online fraud this Easter

Chris Boxall|Published

As Easter approaches, FNB urges customers to stay vigilant against online fraud, offering essential tips to protect personal information and ensure safe online shopping ...

Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction

AFP|Published

From Microsoft to Meta, Apple to Uber, cloud computing to AI, much of the day-to-day technology used by Europeans is American.

WHO countries strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics

AFP|Published

Five years after the emergence of Covid-19, which killed millions of people, devastated economies and upturned health systems, a sense of urgency hung over the talks, ...

FSCA introduces new reporting requirements for short sales in South Africa

Dawid de Villiers, Gabi Richards-Smith and Analisa Ndebele|Published

Following extensive industry feedback on the draft conduct standard regarding the reporting and disclosure of short sales, published in March 2023 (First Draft Conduct ...

Trump says ball in China's court on tariffs

AFP|Published

Trump has slapped new tariffs on friend and foe since returning to the presidency this year, but has reserved his heaviest blows for China -- imposing additional ...

The importance of monitoring, evaluation and learning in the Just Transition

Yuri Ramkissoon|Published

With global temperatures rising, how can South Africa ensure a Just Transition to a low-carbon economy? This article explores the vital role of monitoring, evaluation, ...

Easter scams to watch out for: 9 tips for safe celebrations

Staff Reporter|Published

With Easter approaching, cybercriminals are gearing up to exploit the holiday spirit. Discover 9 essential tips to protect yourself from scams and enjoy a safe celebration. ...