137 The amendments introduce a more equitable parental leave system, replacing the fragmented maternity and parental leave framework with a shared parental leave model. South Africans have until the end of March…
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Coffee prices to ease in 2026 but remain elevated as demand stays strong
114 Prices should stabilise at structurally higher levels as climate adaptation investments improve resilience. Coffee is part of many adults’ daily routine, with many being able to ‘wake up’ after their first…
Apple’s M5 MacBook models launched
122 Apple’s new M5-powered MacBook Pro Apple has unveiled updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, featuring its latest M5-series chips and bigger base storage, in a bid to lure buyers in a…
AI, crypto and biometrics reshaping how South Africans pay, says Visa
120 Nearly two-thirds of South African consumers have used artificial intelligence to assist with shopping-related tasks, according to new survey data from Visa that points to a rapid shift in how locals…
April fuel prices set to rocket
99 In the wake of the Middle East conflict, and if the current ‘massive’ under-recovery in the petrol and diesel price remains … or worsens. South Africans need to brace for a…
Syria seeks new mobile operator to replace MTN after years of limbo
95 MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita Syria has launched an international tender for a new mobile network operator licence to replace MTN Syria, the ministry of communications & IT said on Wednesday….
FNB cuts Speedpoint fees, pushes card terminals as SME platforms
124 FNB’s new Speedpoint Counter device FNB has announced lower commission rates and a simplified pricing structure for its Speedpoint card payment terminals, with all existing merchants automatically moving onto the new…
No peace for your bond: Will Middle East conflict force Reserve Bank to halt interest rate cuts?
83 Analysts predicted two interest rate cuts this year. However, this outlook is not looking likely at this stage. The longer the Middle East conflict continues, the greater the impact on global…
Business confidence is on the mend in South Africa
91 South African business confidence climbed three points in the first quarter, helped by a stable government, supportive interest rate environment and foreign exchange rate tailwinds, a survey published on Wednesday showed,…
Bolt ups the ante on platform safety
98 Safety is a core concern for e-hailing operators as it ensures that platforms engender trust among drivers, passengers and the general public. Bolt recently commissioned market research firm Ipsos to conduct…