309 Float founder and CEO Alex Forsyth-Thompson South African fintech start-up Float has raised US$2.6-million (R46-million) in new funding for local expansion, to enhance its proprietary technology and to prepare for international…
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Eskom kicks off EV roll-out, targets full distribution fleet electrification by 2035
274 Agnes Mlambo Eskom has purchased 20 electric vehicles, ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks, as it pursues a long-term plan to electrify its entire fleet. It said on Wednesday…
TymeBank rolls out PayShap Request for merchant partners
426 Digital challenger bank TymeBank has introduced a PayShap Request payment option that third-party payment service providers can offer to merchants to use with their clients. According to a statement by the…
‘We know who received what and when’: Here’s how Sars is keeping track of influencers
281 Previously, some influencers have avoided paying tax on non-cash compensation. It is easy for the South African Revenue Services (Sars) to track if traditional employees are tax compliant, mostly because these…
Top Side Hustle Ideas for 2025
308 In 2025, the landscape of side hustles has evolved, offering diverse opportunities for individuals seeking to supplement their income. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a full-time professional, or someone looking to…
BYD takes the wraps off its sub-R400Â 000 EV for South Africa
291 The BYD Dolphin Surf will cost less than R400 000 in its entry-level configuration Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to shake up the local electric vehicle market with the launch…
Nazia Pillay is new SAP MD for Southern Africa
323 Newly apppointed SAP Southern Africa MD Nazia Pillay SAP has appointed Nazia Pillay as MD of its Southern African operation. She had been serving in the role in an interim basis….
Crime in SA is out of control and it’s time for business leaders to say: Enough is enough
312 Ninety One CEO Hendrik du Toit warns of institutional decay, urges leadership renewal and civic pressure after attorney Bouwer van Niekerk’s murder sparks outrage. This interview between Moneyweb editor Ryk van…
Cool Ideas taps Vodacom network for ‘uncapped’ 5G broadband
344 Fibre internet service provider Cool Ideas has launched a 5G fixed-wireless broadband service, piggybacking on Vodacom’s infrastructure and offering 1TB of high-speed data for R899/month. Technically uncapped, the wireless internet plans…
Why the real story at Apple’s launch was eSim, not the iPhone Air
333 When Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 17 line-up on Tuesday evening South African time, the spotlight naturally fell on the new iPhone Air – its thinnest handset yet –…