257 Generative AI tools are driving productivity across a wide variety of industries. The technology has found a lucrative niche in software development, where programmers report an up-to-30% improvement in output. Vibe…
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Shoprite’s eating everyone’s groceries: R250 billion sales and more than 200 stores
189 Shoprite trading profit from continuing operations increased 16.6% to R15 billion. South Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite, continues to strengthen as its financial results scream growth and increased profitability. Shoprite Group released…
Is it time to rethink retirement?
188 South Africans tend to think of retirement in terms of rands and cents only. Rands and cents that will make sure you have a roof over your head and food to…
Lessons from the two-pot retirement system about the realities of savings
166 The two-pot retirement system changed pension and retirement funds in South Africa significantly. What did we learn from it? It is now a year after the implementation of the two-pot retirement…
Provocative new Joburg art show explores AI’s role in shaping images
187 An exhibition exploring artificial intelligence and the future of images in Africa has been opened in Johannesburg. It is the debut exhibition of the newly launched Roger Ballen Centre of Photography…
Blood Moon to dazzle South Africa in rare total lunar eclipse
211 South Africans will be treated to a rare celestial show on the evening of Sunday, 7 September, when the noon passes through Earth’s shadow in a total lunar eclipse. Astronomers say…
Woolworths CEO receives massive payment despite sluggish results
137 Woolies’ CEO Roy Bagattini received a single-figure remuneration of R79.8 million for 2025. Many CEOs earn bonuses based on the company’s performance, and Woolworths Group is no exception. However, despite Woolies’…
Banks urged to share greater responsibility for fraud prevention
159 The Financial Ombud warns South Africa’s current bank-customer liability model is outdated and urges innovation, collaboration, and legal reform. Banks must take greater responsibility, not just in securing their systems, but…
New laws force banks to refund customers tricked by fraudsters
176 Lawmakers are tightening rules to hold banks accountable for scam losses. If you are scammed into accessing your bank account and transferring money in countries such as the UK and Singapore,…
Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar package branded ‘irresponsible’ as critics slam excess
241 Tesla’s US$1-trillion, 10-year pay package to retain CEO Elon Musk is likely to be approved by shareholders at the company’s annual meeting in November even though the amount is staggering. That…