209 Although the World Bank upped its economic growth projections for sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, there is no quick fix for creating more jobs. One of South Africa’s biggest problems is…
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Groceries still more expensive than last year despite small decreases
198Although the household food basket was slightly cheaper in September than in August, low-income consumers still go to bed hungry. The household food basket survey showed some small decreases in places and…
When your bedtime becomes a business model
215 Discovery Group has always been a company obsessed with measurement. Steps, heart rate, blood pressure, driving style – every data point a proxy for how “good” we’re being. Now it wants…
FlySafair bets on AI to keep fares low and customers sweet
194 Image: FlySafair FlySafair is turning to artificial intelligence to bolster its low-cost business model – and to deliver a more personalised customer experience usually associated with full-service airlines. Kirby Gordon, chief…
Anglo American accused of betraying South Africa and breaking its promises
174 The Tlou Mogale Foundation’s Boyce Kunupi said Anglo American has not fulfilled its social and economic obligations in South Africa Anglo American’s decision to significantly reduce its presence in South Africa…
CambriLearn launches IEB grade 10 in 2026 as families lock in fees
228 South African parents are planning for the next academic year earlier than ever. CambriLearn, the number one-rated online school offering multiple recognised curricula, has officially announced its registration with the Independent…
Webinar | The big shift in CX
229 With the ability to deliver exceptional customer experience (CX) becoming a crucial part of modern business strategy, many organisations are discovering that traditional customer service models no longer serve their needs…
17 years after the fact, Cape Gate found guilty of scrap metal price-fixing
218 The Competition Commission says the complaint relates to conduct that ended in 2008. Cape Gate has had a rough time of it before the Competition Tribunal over the last month. On…
Legal guardrails needed for smart ID roll-out in South Africa
206 South Africa’s public sector is rapidly adopting biometric and algorithmic tools to improve service delivery. From home affairs’ smart ID roll-out to the South African Social Security Agency’s recent mandatory biometric…
Ethos-backed Optasia to float on JSE in major fintech IPO
238 Optasia CEO Salvador Anglada. Image: Supplied Optasia, a fintech company partly owned by Ethos Capital, plans to list on the JSE and raise up to R6.3-billion by selling a combination of…