While there are indications of improved confidence, industry experts warn that complacency is far from advisable, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) facing unprecedented challenges.
To help businesses gain a sharper understanding of their consumers five years on from the announcement of the lockdown, The Up&Up Group and KLA have released a white paper detailing exactly what has, and hasn’t, changed in the lives of consumers in South Africa.
VeliTech has launched in South Africa, introducing next-generation solutions to a rapidly growing iGaming market, promising to revolutionise player experiences and empower local operators
As load shedding becomes a thing of the past, South Africans now face a different energy crisis - affordability. With 86% of citizens already unable to afford electricity costs before the April tariff increase of 12. 7%, and a possible VAT hike looming, Debt Rescue CEO Neil Roets warns of a 'cold, dark winter ahead' for most households.
Urging smarter travel choices this Easter holiday.
Accommodation, clothing, hardware, flights, and fuel set to drive holiday spend.
As South Africans get ready for April holidays, charitable donations see a surprising decline amidst rising travel and essential expenses, prompting new spending habits and financial strategies. Discover what this means for consumers this month.
As climate disasters intensify across South Africa, businesses face growing financial and operational risks. This expert guide from Miway's Jason Mellow outlines six practical steps companies should take now to build climate resilience, minimise losses, and ensure business continuity through extreme weather events.
New data revealed nearly half of South African water heater owners miss out on full warranty benefits due to unregistered products
Depending on the sector in which the SME operates, they could either see a booming trade as more people are on holiday and thus likely to visit their shops, or on the flip side you could see suppliers pushing for early payments, or even late payments from clients because they are on holiday.
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 1,077.
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 Shoprite Group.
The South African REIT sector is not only stronger than it was five years ago, it’s also better positioned to weather the uncertainty that lies ahead.
TymeBank has issued an urgent warning about a new scam targeting South Africans, where fraudsters are using the upcoming VAT increase as bait to steal personal information.
MTN said by optimising application-aware networks and network-aware applications, the initiative aims to deliver a more seamless, stable, and high-quality user experience.
With nearly a decade in the insurance industry, Junior Mlondobuzi founded Entresure to address a critical gap in South Africa's business landscape. His digital-first platform is making insurance accessible, affordable and understandable for small businesses that have traditionally been overlooked by conventional insurers. Discover how this entrepreneur from Tzaneen is empowering SMEs to protect their futures
South African businesses and economists are navigating uncertainty as Trump announces a 90-day pause on planned 30% tariffs. Experts urge the country to seize this negotiation window, warning that AGOA likely won't be renewed and highlighting sectors most at risk from potential tariff implementation.
Zaio wants to expand its empowerment with the help of other motivated organisations to offer high quality training in rural areas as a non-profit.
In an impressive display of market adaptability and consumer appeal, Petshop Science has recorded a staggering 56. 9% increase in sales during its latest interim period, which concluded on 29 December 2024.
The Zimbabwean government takes a significant step towards reconciliation and economic recovery by commencing the compensation process for former farm owners, fulfilling commitments made to address past injustices under the Global Compensation Deed.
Nadia Koegelenberg, founder of Moonrise Creative Studio, shares her journey of combining her love for animals and photography into a successful pet photography business in South Africa's growing pet industry. Discover how she overcame self-doubt to develop her signature style and build a career capturing the unique personalities of our furry family members.
The US President said that he would be pausing all tariffs imposed on various nations that he announced last week, however, doubled down on China's tariffs and announced a 125% immediate tariff on the Asian nation.
While economists suggest the overall economic impact may be limited to specific sectors rather than the broader economy, South African businesses are now navigating a challenging new trade landscape.
"Following Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs that sent global markets tumbling, 50 countries have stepped forward to negotiate better terms. South African economists suggest this could be an opportunity to replace the non-renewed AGOA with a new US-SA free trade agreement, though they warn of the risks in these negotiations.
Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a Request for Proposals for a 25-year concession to operate the Liquid Bulk Terminal at Cape Town Port, handling edible oils and compatible cargo. The initiative aims to enhance port efficiency, ensure food security, and attract private investment to South Africa's port infrastructure.
