321 The banking, financial services and insurance sector is navigating an unprecedented convergence of economic and regulatory pressures. Rising cost-of-living pressures, household cash-flow stress, regulatory expansion and new risks linked to climate,…
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Trendy Pep Home runs rings around Mr Price
233With over 470 outlets and rapid expansion, Pep Home has surpassed competitors. At the end of September 2024, Pepkor had 426 Pep Home stores in South Africa. It hasn’t yet disclosed the…
Lou Gerstner, the man who saved IBM, dies at 83
276 Lou Gerstner speaking in 1998/Reuters Louis Gerstner, the former CEO and chairman of IBM, died on Saturday, aged 83. IBM chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna announced Gerstner’s death in an e-mail…
The rand just pulled off its biggest comeback in 16 years
331 The rand ended 2025 nearly 13% stronger against the US dollar, marking its biggest annual gain in 16 years as the greenback weakened broadly. The risk-sensitive currency posted its first yearly…
Was 2025 a better year for economy and will 2026 bring new successes or challenges?
233 Gold shot the lights out this year, while the rand became stronger towards the end of the year, trading at R16.63 this afternoon compared to R18.88/$ on 1 January. As we…
DStv dodges channel blackout in last-minute deal with Warner Bros
264 DStv parent Groupe Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery have reached a last-minute agreement that will see 12 channels, including CNN International and Cartoon Network, stay on the DStv bouquet following the…
Ralph Mupita on competition, AI and the future of mobile
270 South Africa’s big three telecommunications operators have all reported numbers in recent weeks, and the theme is clear: competition in prepaid has intensified sharply. Telkom’s resurgence has put pressure on both…
Gqeberha gets R740m Isuzu-linked investment
216 The new facility positions VSL as a core supplier in Isuzu’s localisation strategy. A R740 million strategic investment in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility by VSL Manufacturing in Gqeberha is set…
How intelligent infrastructure is powering a sustainable data future
270 “Efficiency isn’t just about saving energy. It’s about giving time back to the business.” This idea was at the heart of Schneider Electric’s TechCentral breakfast, “The digital advantage”, a gathering of…
FNB app knocked offline on Black Friday
238 Users were struggling to access the FNB app on Friday as Black Friday coincided with pay day for many South Africans. A presumed surge in online activity from Black Friday shopping…