361 Most tracking systems are designed to operate in stable environments, where connectivity is assumed and visibility is continuous. That assumption no longer holds. In South Africa, the communication layer that underpins…
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Reunert ICT shines as cable slump drags profit
300 Reunert CEO Anthonie de Beer. Image: Reunert JSE-listed industrial and technology group Reunert posted a 23% decline in operating profit for the six months to 31 March 2026, with weakness in…
Thirsti praises Woolworths amid growing controversy
316 Bottled water brand Thirsti says its partnership with Woolworths has been built on trust and mutual growth. Not all Woolworths suppliers have an adversarial relationship with the retail giant: The head…
Treasury’s crypto crackdown is a betrayal of Mandela’s promise
302 When Nelson Mandela stood before parliament in February 1996, he made a commitment that should have been one of the defining economic reforms of the democratic era. “For us, it is…
Truecaller pivots with South Africa travel eSim launch
346 Truecaller, the Nasdaq Stockholm-listed caller ID and spam protection platform, has launched a travel eSim service in South Africa, marking what its chief operating officer described as the company’s “first step”…
Inside the BBD Grad Programme: real work from day one
354 Most graduate programmes promise exposure, mentorship and responsibility. The BBD Grad Programme is built around all three – but its real difference is that graduates do not wait on the sidelines…
Fitch affirms Eskom rating as utility marks year without load shedding
253 Fitch also affirmed Eskom’s senior unsecured debt. Global ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Eskom’s Long-Term Local Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘B’ with a stable outlook, reinforcing confidence in the utility’s…
A beginner’s guide to investing
282 Picture: iStock/Sean Anthony Eddy If words like “diversification”, “equities” and “bull market” make you want to close the banking app immediately, you’re not alone. For many South Africans, investing feels like…
Gautrain to take on Uber and Bolt: report
344 Commuters waiting to watch the Gautrain. Image: Paul Scott The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) plans to launch its own Uber- and Bolt-style e-hailing service in October, News24 reported on Friday. The…
The AI agent dissecting Cape Town’s property market
404 FindHomes co-founder Adrian Bunge For most South Africans, buying a home is the largest financial commitment they will ever make. It is also one of the least transparent. Listings sites show…