160 The report examines consumer credit behaviour. The latest Credit Stress Report has revealed that outstanding debt in the economy continued to increase in the first quarter of 2026, with total outstanding…
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Amazon’s long game in South Africa
169 So, Amazon has finally launched Prime in South Africa. For R59/month, or R399/year, shoppers get free delivery, video and gaming. It’s aggressive pricing. But what stands out more is how long…
Microsoft moves to remake computing around AI
172 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks via video stream with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft’s Build developer conference. Jeffrey Dastin/Reuters Microsoft has announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace…
FlySafair is cutting its fuel surcharge – here is by how much
119FlySafair in March added a surcharge to its most popular routes in response to expected spikes in the price of oil. FlySafair’s tickets will be coming down as the airline has decided…
How telematics keeps fleets safe, efficient and compliant
157 For fleet managers, staying compliant isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s a matter of safety, efficiency and operational continuity. With increasing regulations across safety, maintenance, environmental impact, reporting and data privacy,…
Data centre summit returns to Sandton this June
142 The Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference (PADC) returns to the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, on 23-24 June, showcasing the latest in infrastructure, new technologies, expertise and ideas shaping the future…
9 ways South Africans can earn money online and how much they pay
133 ‘The online economy is opening doors for young people ‒ but success depends on using credible platforms and building the right skills.’ With millions of South Africans already spending hours online…
Canal+ doubles down on sport to defend DStv
157 Newly listed on the JSE, Canal+ has made it clear where it intends to spend to keep DStv subscribers paying: live sport. The French group, which took control of MultiChoice last…
South Africa’s window of cheap tech is closing
152 South African consumers enjoyed a rare run of falling technology prices in early 2026 – but the reprieve is already ending as a global memory shortage pushes the cost of phones,…
Finding the next Sandton
127 Semigration, urbanisation and gentrification are the terms South African business leaders reach for when describing the movement of wealth across the country’s economic landscape. But they are broad, slow-moving labels, and…