204 Ralph Mupita MTN’s long-running pursuit of Telkom has become something of a South African corporate legend – three attempts across multiple CEOs, countless political crosswinds and, ultimately each time, no deal….
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Sars accused of blaming tax practitioners for eFiling hijackings
131 The Ombud said it is looking into publishing the final report of eFiling profile hijacking by the second week of February 2026. The Office of the Tax Ombud heard from tax…
The real saving might come from skipping Black Friday
113 Picture: iStock There is a particular thrill in landing a deal. That spark of excitement when you see a massive markdown and hit ‘buy now’ feels like a tiny personal victory….
SA eyes new ‘sin tax’ as online gambling explodes
153 National treasury is considering a 20% tax on online betting to curb the rising scourge of problem gambling in South Africa. Speaking to TechCentral on Wednesday, Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana…
Binance leads the next wave of digital payments in South Africa
202 South Africa’s payment landscape has transformed dramatically over the past three decades – from a cash-dominated economy to one of Africa’s most digitally advanced financial systems. Today, as fintech innovation accelerates…
Jockey brings it home with locally made U-Pouch trunks
130 South Africa’s underwear scene just got a proudly local upgrade. Jockey has relaunched its U-Pouch short leg trunks – now fully designed, produced, and manufactured in South Africa. The refreshed range…
Affinity for Linux? Canva’s next big move could reshape the desktop software market
191 Liam Fisher, global marketing lead for Affinity by Canva Canva quietly dropped a bombshell at the launch of the company’s Johannesburg office on Tuesday: the design giant is seriously considering porting its…
iOCO names former Cell C CFO to its board
170 Lerato Pule JSE-listed IT services group iOCO – previously EOH Holdings – has appointed Lerato Pule to its board of directors. Pule, a previous chief financial officer at both Cell C…
Edgars shrinks store space to rebuild profitability
103 After years of structural issues, Edgars’ new strategy centres on smaller stores, improved margins and reduced credit exposure. Edgars has cut more than 100 000m² from its national footprint in a…
Your guide to navigating festive finances
119 Festive online shopping (Picture: iStock) The festive season can be testing for even financially disciplined consumers, and by the time South Africans return to work, many will have spent more than…