Leadhome urges sellers to remain positive and listed

Real estate company Leadhome says that prospective sellers are encouraged to keep their properties listed despite the current economy and the potential impact of Covid-19. CEO Marcél du Toit says that there are several benefits to the homeowner retaining their...

It’s a good time to borrow

Looking to buy a home? The good news is that thanks to increased competition and lower interest rates, it’s a borrower’s market. By Tim Akinnusi, co-founder and CEO of MortgageMarket South Africa is currently in what is termed a “buyers’...

Back to school in the mobile age

Keeping children safe from predators means parents must now ensure their protection extends to the digital realm. “A parent’s physical protection is no longer adequate in our connected age where the digital and real worlds collide,” says Ilonka Badenhorst, GM of SA’s...

What to expect from next-generation native messaging

While Short Message Service (SMS) remains the most popular chat app in some parts of the world, including Africa, it is fast evolving into a technology that businesses can rely on to meet the changing expectations of today’s connected consumer. By Douglas van...

The life-changing magic of following your passion

Youth unemployment continues to be a massive issue in South Africa. According to StatsSA, the youth unemployment rate in South Africa rose significantly to 58,2% in the third quarter of 2019 from 56,4% in the previous period, reaching its highest level since the first...

The future for tourism and technology

Will 2020 herald in the decade of flying cars, AI concierges and holograph meetings with clients and colleagues across the world “Tourism has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation,” says Dr Nomvuselelo Songelwa, CEO of Jurni....