Apr 16, 2026
UK fintech ClearScore Group is expanding its Cape Town operations and has named the city its second major tech hub outside of London. The move marks a new chapter for the company in South Africa and reinforces the Western Cape’s growing reputation as a destination for...
Apr 16, 2026
Free SA has made an initial submission to Parliament opposing elements of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy that risk burdening innovation with excessive bureaucracy, compliance costs and expanded state control. While the draft policy correctly recognises the...
Apr 16, 2026
On average, each January sees a 23% increase in fitness search interest – and April brings the second climb of 13% as people prepare for summer. However, a new study from Surfshark reveals that the digital fitness boom comes with a hidden cost: popular apps...
Apr 16, 2026
Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat. The Platform brings...
Apr 15, 2026
Supported by the same factors that lifted the South African economy last year, economic activity increased in March 2026. However, this does not signal an economy out of the woods, as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten forecasts. This is according to the latest...
Apr 15, 2026
The latest Mercer Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report, surveying 500 employees and 50 C-suite executives in South Africa, reveals a workforce at a critical juncture – with AI viewed as the primary driver of productivity, and a widening skills gap threatening...
