Managing recurring costs as household expenses continue to climb

Oct 14, 2026

South Africans already cutting discretionary spending are facing another round of pressure from higher borrowing costs and a sharp fuel price increase in October, putting greater focus on recurring household expenses that can be reduced more structurally, says Abraham...

iOCO grows revenue and profit

Oct 14, 2026

iOCO has reported revenue growth for the year ended 31 July 2026. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) and earnings per share (EPS) increased by 42% to 57 cents (FY25: 40 cents). Profit after tax increased by 39% to R357-million (FY25: R258-million), while adjusted...

Cybercriminals in new MS authentication system scam

Oct 14, 2026

Kaspersky has identified a scam email campaign whereby attackers send emails that contain legitimate Microsoft service links to redirect users to fraudulent sites or to download malware – with more than 31 000 such attacks blocked by its solutions between 1 August and...

Consumers more willing to use GenAI for gift recommendations

Oct 14, 2026

More than one-third, or 34%, of US consumers report being very or extremely willing to use Gen AI-backed tools or chatbots for holiday gift recommendations, according to Gartner. A Gartner survey of 1 004 US consumers conducted in August 2026 found that AI is emerging...

CIMA launches Lions’ Lair Africa

Oct 14, 2026

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s leading professional body of management accountants, has launched Lions’ Lair Africa, an innovation challenge built to connect early-stage African sustainability and green innovation...