AI paves the way for greener travel

As African businesses navigate the twin pressures of economic growth and climate responsibility, artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly revolutionising how – and why – we travel for work. In a region where fragmented infrastructure and complex travel logistics often...

Move to digital banking deepens the digital divide

South Africa’s major banks are closing physical branches and ATMs at an unprecedented rate. By Ettienne Mostert, business development and partnerships manager at Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika, University of Cape Town Standard Bank, for example, has reduced its branch...

Inside SA’s passport reforms

South African business travellers have long faced barriers when venturing abroad – from increased visa requirements to frustrating delays. For the country’s SMEs, these challenges can be more than just an administrative hurdle; they can represent missed opportunities,...

Young South Africans get future-ready tech skills

In the second quarter of 2025, youth unemployment in South Africa rose by 39 000, bringing the total to 4,9-million. This means nearly half of young South Africans who want to work cannot find jobs. Against this backdrop, and with the digital skills gap widening,...

LG to open online store

LG Electronics South Africa will launch its e-commerce platform at the end of August, offering consumers its full range at their fingertips. Jinkook Kang, subsidiary president at LG Electronics South Africa, comments: "Our e-commerce launch is more than just a new...

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