290 Canal+ is the first French company to list on the JSE. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) officially welcomed media giant Canal+ to its main board on Wednesday morning, marking the first…
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Outstanding loans surge to R2.7 trillion as South Africans open 875 000 loans in 3 months
250 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…
Amazon’s long game in South Africa
306 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
317 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
214FlySafair 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
289 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
233 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
239 ‘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
274 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
282 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,…