237 Energy experts have cast doubt on government efforts to bring back the pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) project, warning that South Africa has neither the skills nor the money to get…
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High-speed Jozi to Durban train plans back on the radar
204 DoT invites innovate ideas from potential investors in new-generation 120km/h regional trains using existing rail network. The Department of Transport (DoT) has developed a plan to “test the water” for a…
Trust and security will decide crypto’s role in Africa
285 As cryptocurrency becomes part of daily life across Africa, the debate over security and trust is no longer optional — it’s urgent. Digital assets are reshaping how people move money, invest…
Fica has become a bureaucratic beast that kills growth and liberty
268 After three-and-a-half decades, the verdict on “Know Your Customer” (KYC) and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (Fica) is unmistakable: it is a regime of enormous cost, derisory efficacy and significant collateral…
a new benchmark in pro-grade smartphone photography
271 Smartphones have long evolved beyond simple communication devices. Today they are our primary cameras, content studios and storytellers. With the launch of its flagship Xiaomi 15T Series, co-engineered with Leica, Xiaomi…
How Beijing’s army of robot dogs and AI drones could redefine warfare
252 China’s state-owned defence giant Norinco in February unveiled a military vehicle capable of autonomously conducting combat-support operations at 50km/h. It was powered by DeepSeek, the company whose artificial intelligence model is…
Now that you submitted your tax return to Sars, what comes next?
327 Now that your tax return has been submitted, it is time to look at your financial well-being. May taxpayers were just too happy to press the button and submit their tax…
Awkward conversations you should have with your financial adviser
273 If you are only honest with one person about your finances, it should be your financial adviser. Imagine meeting a prospective partner for a coffee and within 10 minutes of your…
The contrasting tale of two Lamborghini owners …
315 The real horror story is that flaws within state procurement remain – and have not been lost on those with nefarious intentions. In recent weeks, two of the most prominent beneficiaries…
Medical aid in 2025: How to choose the right cover
330 Let’s face it, navigating the medical aid landscape in South Africa can feel overwhelming and at times even confusing. The result is that many people choose the wrong plans for their…