The antidote to AI anxiety might be a plane ticket
In April 2026, Gallup’s annual State of the Global Workplace report revealed a global decline in employee engagement to just 20%, its lowest level since 2020. According to the report, the downward trend is driven by fears around job security, burned-out managers...
Know your rights: When work goes wrong, know where you stand
Most people do not expect to need legal advice to deal with their employer. Then a disciplinary notice lands in their inbox, a salary deduction appears on their payslip, or they are suddenly told that their employment is ending. Knowing your rights and where to get...
Set boundaries in a hyperconnected world
The 2026 Global Digital Overview Report recently ranked South Africans among the world’s highest users of online media, with almost 53 hours a week, compared with the global average of 33 hours and 27 minutes. Occupational therapist, Rebecca Hurst and Claudia van...
SARS versus taxpayers, Who holds the power?
Complaints that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is becoming increasingly aggressive and overstepping its mandate have grown louder over the years. According to Nico Theron, founder of Unicus Tax Specialists SA, these incidents reflect deeper systemic...
Binance launches on Huawei AppGallery
Binance has partnered with Huawei to make the Binance app available on Huawei AppGallery in South Africa. Huawei smartphone users can now download the Binance app directly from the Huawei AppGallery, giving local users another way to access the platform on their...
Virtual card spend grows as digital payments gain momentum
FNB customers are increasingly embracing secure, digital-first payment solutions, driving a 47% increase in virtual card transaction values over the past financial year. The growth reflects changing customer payment behaviour across FNB's ecosystem, which now serves...
Nominees for Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards unveiled
With just a few days to go until the country’s leading digital tastemakers gather under one roof, the Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards, have officially announced the final category nominees ahead of the main ceremony taking place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 in...
Electric momentum: Can SA finally shift gears?
As South Africa's new energy vehicle (NEV) market continues its rapid growth, the next challenge may no longer be affordability, but consumer confidence in the long-term economics of ownership, according to Investec Sustainable Solutions. South Africa's NEV market has...
Solar’s engineering challenge shifts to everyday energy use
The easing of load shedding has changed what South African households need from solar systems, shifting the engineering focus from emergency backup towards using solar and battery capacity more effectively during normal daily operation. This is according to Martin du...
AI without morals a weapon in the hands of the youth
While headlines worldwide warn of growing threats to humanity from rogue AI agents and those using it as a means to harm others, youth development organisation Afrika Tikkun cautions about the risks of a young generation using AI without a firm moral compass to guide...
The role of AI in democratising access to justice
The South African Constitution recognises access to justice as a fundamental human right. But in reality, most South Africans lack access to the legal advice they need to protect themselves and their loved ones, writes Michael Visser, head of services at My AI Lawyer....
Mastercard and Trip.com add agentic commerce in travel
Mastercard and Trip.com have joined forces to showcase AI powered booking experiences for the travel sector. Powered by Mastercard’s Agent Suite for Merchants and in partnership with Network International, the organizations are showcasing how consumers will be able to...