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After an optimistic start to the year, recent weeks saw new challenges emerging that could affect not only SMEs but…

With Eskom tariffs having risen 182% in the last five years and set to continue to rise, many South African…

On 15 February 2025, Gautrain services between Rosebank and Park Station were halted due to an illegal borehole that caused water and…

In traditional finance, capital is a key driver of economic power. Similarly, digital access is a foundational form of capital…

The Expropriation Act has triggered shrill protests and threats. This cacophony of criticism is diverting us from a key question…

In an age where digital giants like Google and Facebook dominate the advertising landscape, South Africa is at a critical…

There are approximately 44 million small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Africa, employing around 80% of the workforce on the continent and…

Detectives solve mysteries, and business is full of them. For example, you may know who your best channel partners are,…

A year ago, South Africa was mired in loadshedding, with the importance and relevance of electric vehicles (EVs) far from…

JSE-listed technology firm Blue Label Telecoms has once again raised questions about its financial dealings with struggling mobile operator Cell…

South Africa’s fiscus needs every rand in tax revenue it can get, but potentially lucrative revenue streams are out of…

In his 2019 State of the Nation address, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he was creating a commission…

The world runs on algorithms. They power economies, industries, and the way we experience daily life, but algorithms are only…

In a thought-provoking essay on his personal blog, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged a pressing concern: the benefits of artificial…

Small businesses are vital to South Africa’s economy, contributing 34% to the GDP and creating jobs for nearly 60% of…

Technology is delivering both incremental and exponential gains for South Africa’s retailers, changing customer experiences and industry norms. Behind every…

South Africa is at the forefront of a digital revolution, with cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, rapidly gaining traction. The nation, already…

You may not know it, but right now there’s a huge cosmic rave party happening far, far above our heads.…

Last year, Volvo Car South Africa revealed impressive sales figures for its electric vehicle (EV) lineup. The remarkable EX30 crossover…

We had a very positive meeting last week with the president and a senior government team to provide updates and…

WiFi technology is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, and 2025 will likely be remembered as the year when…

As South Africans, we often speak about our love for innovation, yet we hesitate to truly embrace the local ingenuity…

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals, the question of whether we can effectively…

Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories.…

It is going to be an interesting year globally, but one that I believe will be positive for South Africa.…