223 Nedbank has given multiple reasons why it considers the Kenyan market a good fit. Nedbank, South Africa’s fourth-largest bank by assets, plans to acquire controlling shares of Kenyan-based NCBA. NCBA is…
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Want to own a home this year? Follow these 7 steps
177 The prospect of owning your own home often pales in comparison with all the admin required, but it is worth it in the end. Is it your dream to own your…
Are you on track for retirement?
201 Although you actively save and plan for retirement, you must be careful of choices that can eat up your savings As you approach or actively plan for retirement, you may find…
NWU becomes first South African university with official AI policy
242 ‘Such a policy is also vital because it provides a framework for the safe and secure management and governance of AI within the university.’ The North-West University (NWU) has become the…
SA shows progress on ambitious economic reform plan at World Economic Forum
189 More than 60 heads of state attended the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in 2026, with the theme A Spirit of Dialogue.​​ A year ago, South Africa arrived at the World…
SME advice: How to make your business last in 2026
275 Entrepreneurs are advised to prioritise is their mental health. 2025 was a year of pressure, but also growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The sector has delivered measurable value, and…
‘China attacks, BMW digs in, Toyota’s sublime supercar’
194 In episode 2 of Watts & Wheels, Duncan McLeod and William Kelly dig deeper into the forces reshaping South Africa’s automotive industry – from the growing dominance of Chinese brands to…
Almost 60% of survey respondents say they are worse off after December
163 Consumers were warned about spending too much over December and many listened, but most are still worse off after the festivities. There is a reason why January is called Januworry –…
Digital IDs will launch before year-end, government says
190 Maropene Ramokgopa, minister for planning monitoring & evaluation. Image: GCIS The roll-out of digital IDs, spearheaded by the department of home affairs, will begin before the end of the year, government…
Intel takes another hit
215 Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Laure Andrillon/Reuters Intel said it is struggling to satisfy demand for its server chips used in AI data centres, and forecast quarterly revenue and profit below market…