Author: Staff Writer
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today released its annual Retail Spend Monitor from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), providing a detailed view of South Africa’s 2025/26 holiday retail performance. Preliminary findings show that total holiday retail spend across all payment methods, including cash — grew 7.9% year‑on‑year. This year’s edition features expanded insights, incorporating business travel–related spending during the G20/B20 Summit, offering a more comprehensive view of the drivers influencing national economic activity. “Whether shoppers were upgrading their tech, refreshing their closets, or stocking up at one‑stop shops, retailers delivered seamless shopping experiences both in stores and online,”…
As countries push ahead with digital transformation, infrastructure planning is evolving. It is no longer only about connectivity and platforms; it is also about building the skills pipeline that allows citizens and businesses to use technology effectively and securely at scale. In South Africa, the skills-and-infrastructure link is especially real for young people entering the next phase after matric. The question is increasingly practical: what skills translate into opportunity, and how quickly? Micro-credentials and industry certifications are gaining momentum as shorter, stackable routes to build job-relevant capability, prove competence, and access entry points into the digital economy. Digital transformation is also…
OPPO is launching the Reno15 Series in South Africa this month, bringing refined design and next-gen imaging to a range built for everyday creativity. The latest Reno line-up continues OPPO’s momentum in the local market, with innovation, design, and camera performance at its core, supporting how users live, work, and create every day. Building on the success of the Reno14, the Reno15 Series strengthens what has made the Reno stand out in the premium mid-tier segment. It introduces a sharper design and refined camera features while keeping the reliability and accessibility that South African users have come to expect. Over…
Today, Cartesian Capital, a boutique South African asset management firm, has announced the listing of an Actively Managed Exchange Traded Fund (AMETF) and an Actively Managed Certificate (AMC)on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), offering wealth managers, financial planners and retail investors access to flexible, outcome-driven building blocks designed for today’s evolving portfolio needs. An auspicious day for the asset management industry as Cartesian is 100% black female owned and managed. Cartesian also manages a range of products across the risk return spectrum, from a Money Market Unit Trust to a Fixed Income Hedge Fund. The AMC listing is supported by the technical expertise…
Global home appliance leader Haier confirms the official launch of its appliance and product range in South Africa, to deliver a premium range of smart, energy-efficient home appliances to local households. As electricity costs continue to increase, with the threat of load shedding ever present, and water scarcity rising as a serious concern, Haier offers a smart alternative that combines innovation, efficiency and everyday practicality. With a strong global reputation and 17 consecutive years as the number one major appliances brand by retail sales volume, Haier enters the South African market with a clear focus on energy-saving technology, intelligent design…
AI has changed our personal lives, answering any question, unleashing our creativity, and delivering tailored insights with a simple prompt. But in the workplace, AI hasn’t yet been so transformative — bogged down by unintuitive interfaces, fragmented across multiple teams and tools, beset by hallucinations and inconsistency, and lacking the context that the workplace demands. At Dreamforce, Salesforce unveiled its vision for closing this gap: Agentforce 360 with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. The idea is simple: Use Slack’s intuitive, familiar UI to connect every employee…
Nissan is proud to announce that the all-new Nissan LEAF has been awarded the prestigious title of World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury – the only automotive awards panel in the world comprised exclusively of women motoring journalists. The all-new LEAF is the third generation of the pioneering mass-market electric vehicle and the accolade recognises its sleek design, impressive powertrain performance and intuitive technology, as well its historic role in the consumer shift to electric vehicles. A Global Recognition for Innovation and Accessibility The WWCOTY award celebrates vehicles that excel in areas…
South Africa returns to work with a significantly more stable and predictable electricity supply, marking a turning point after years of severe load-shedding. This improvement is a direct result of Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan, launched in April 2023, which has delivered a structurally stronger power system. Compared to January 2025, an additional 4,400 MW of capacity is now reliably available. System stability is now evident not only in enhanced physical infrastructure but also in fewer emergency interventions and significantly improved maintenance discipline. Key outcomes of the Generation Recovery Plan (April 2023 – present) include: Improved Fleet Reliability: The Energy Availability Factor…
With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It turns range anxiety into range comfort, demonstrating that going electric is no longer a compromise. Volvo Cars engineers have optimised the car’s range for real-life driving and what customers experience in their daily drive. “The EX60 is designed to be a gamechanger,” says Anders Bell, Chief Technology Officer at Volvo Cars.“With our new electric vehicle architecture, we directly address the main worries that customers have when considering a switch to a fully electric car. The result is class-leading range and fast charging speeds, marking the end of range anxiety.” The EX60 does not…
WeThinkCode_ today announced the next evolution in its leadership structure as it enters its second decade. Nyari Samushonga, CEO since 2019, will transition to Executive Chairperson of the Board effective 1 January 2026. Ashmita Singh, a versatile executive with extensive experience in corporate leadership and the development of mission-driven social enterprises, will succeed her. Nyari Samushonga’s Tenure: Broadening Access and Deepening Impact Since 2019, Nyari Samushonga has led WeThinkCode_ through a period of intentional growth – expanding its footprint, broadening access, and strengthening the systems and partnerships that underpin its impact. Under her leadership, the academy now trains 600 learners…