Tariffs drive Black Friday demand down for SME exporters
New US tariffs killed the Black Friday peak small South African exporters would normally expect in November, according to data from the SME Export Index. Craig Lowman, CEO and co-founder of South African international shipping platform TUNL, says: “In a normal year,...
Trends shaping SA’s food security
South Africa’s food retail and wholesale sector is one of the country’s most dynamic industries, directly linked to household consumption, employment, and food security. It reflects both the opportunities and pressures shaping the economy in 2025 and beyond. These...
OpenAI debuts GPT-5
OpenAI has launched GPT‑5, which the company says features improved performance across coding, math, writing, health, visual perception and more. “It is a unified system that knows when to respond quickly and when to think longer to provide expert-level responses,”...
27four, dtic launch Transformation Fund
Investment manager 27four, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and key partners have announced the Transformation Fund, which aims to serve as a catalytic vehicle to finance black-owned and black-managed enterprises, with a focus on priority...
Blue Label expects higher earnings
Blue Label Telecoms has published a trading statement alerting shareholders that its earnings will increase by more than 20% for the current financial year. The group has announced that, for the year ended 31 May 2025, earnings per share are expected to increase by...
Hybrid work fast tracks female career progression and parity
New research by International Workplace Group demonstrates that hybrid work is a key driver in accelerating gender parity and supporting women’s career progression. More than two-thirds (71%) of respondents report that hybrid work with companies empowering their...
Gender divide persists in pay and senior representation
Despite the progress that South Africa has made towards gender equity, women are still underrepresented in senior leadership roles in corporate South Africa and are often paid less than men doing the same jobs. These insights come ahead of the upcoming release of...
As online opportunities for women increase, the struggle just goes digital
As South Africa commemorates Women’s Month, it is a time to acknowledge profound advancements and confront persistent struggles. By Julie Noizeux Inder, cybersecurity specialist at Fortinet This August, while celebrating the increasing digital empowerment of women –...
Bridging the gender finance gap for entrepreneurs
New research from Mastercard reveals that 57% of South African women identify as entrepreneurs, surpassing the regional average of 51% across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EEMEA). These women entrepreneurs are a vital part of South Africa’s economic...
Robust cybersecurity empowers working mothers in hybrid workplaces
As South Africa commemorates Women's Month, the conversation around workplace flexibility and empowerment is more critical than ever. However, Integrity360 cautions that, without a supportive and secure digital environment, the hybrid work models that empower many...
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Reimagining AML with human expertise and technological innovation
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OYA Energy hybrid project reaches financial close
The Oya Energy project reached financial close on Tuesday (13 February 2024). The Oya Energy Hybrid Project will be jointly owned and operated by Engie (35%), G7 Renewable Energies (20%), Meadows Energy (22,5%) and Perpetua Investment Holdings, (22,5%) and is one of...
Deimos achieves Google Infrastructure specialisation
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Xero, Mazars in three-year global deal
Xero has announced a three-year global agreement with Mazars, with the firm being awarded Xero Global Partner status. Mazar clients will have greater collaboration with their advisors and insights across the firm's network, combined with realtime financial data...
Will SA telecoms move to 5G in 2024?
From smoke signals and homing pigeons, long-distance communications have come a long way - today telecom platforms and solutions have transformed how organisations and individuals share voice, data, video and information. The world has moved beyond the physical and...
How load shedding impacts the property market
Load shedding continues to significantly reshape the attitudes of homeowners, and the expectations of buyers and sellers, in the South African property market. This is according to Renier Kriek, MD of Sentinel Homes, who says: "Enjoying one's home to the greatest...
Why more companies should invest in socially responsible hiring
With the fastest-growing youth population globally, it's no surprise that many African countries have a high youth unemployment rate, with far more youth looking for employment than there are opportunities. By Lizelle Strydom, MD of CareerBox Africa The International...
Full Stack Developer – 1916 – Gauteng Pretoria
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