What Is Fintech and How Is It Changing Banking in South Africa?
Mobile banking, digital wallets and online lending are part of a fast-growing sector. A plain-language explainer.
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Why Electricity Supply Matters for South African Business
Reliable power underpins production, jobs and investment. Here is how electricity affects the wider economy.
Pick n Pay Narrows Loss As Turnaround Gains Traction
Grocery retailer Pick n Pay reported a narrower headline loss in the first half on Monday on higher margins and tighter cost control, boosting confidence that CEO Sean Summers’ turnaround plan is beginning to deliver results. The country’s number two grocer by turnover is seeking to restore profitability and regain shoppers after years of market-share…
Your Rights at Work: A Quick Guide for Employees and Employers
South African labour law sets out basic rights and duties. An overview of key protections.
Ramaphosa to lead SA delegation to Silicon Valley in AI drive
President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a delegation to Silicon Valley in the United States next month to explore new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). Ramaphosa confirmed this during an engagement with journalists and editors in Sandton on Monday, during the commemoration of Black Wednesday. He said the delegation will include government officials, the business sector…
35 000 Clothing Jobs At Risk By 2030 Over Temu, Shein: SACTWU
Nearly 35 000 jobs could be lost in the clothing, textile, leather and footwear sector by 2030 if global online retailers such as Temu and Shein are not properly regulated, the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has warned. The two China-founded e-commerce platforms have grown rapidly in South Africa in recent years,…
How to Register a Company in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
Registering a company with the CIPC is the first formal step for most new businesses. Here is how the process works.
Merz Urges Trump To Invite South Africa To G20 Summit In Miami
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on United States President Donald Trump to invite South Africa to the upcoming Group of 20 leaders summit in Miami. “Anyone talking about the future of the global economy must involve all major partners. Obviously, Africa belongs at the table,” Merz told a conference in Berlin on Wednesday. “The…
NSFAS Receives Over 1 Million Applications For 2027 Funding
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received more than one million applications for the 2027 funding cycle.The application period closes on 31 October 2026, with NSFAS confirming that there will be no extensions. The scheme has urged prospective applicants to submit their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute challenges and ensure they…
SA economy 4.9% bigger than previously estimated after GDP rebasing
The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has found that the country’s economy is 4.9% larger than previously estimated. The benchmarking and rebasing exercise lifted the measured size of the economy in 2022 to R6.99 trillion.Stats SA says the new benchmarking methodology prioritises reclassified industries and the non-observed…