202 President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his latest weekly newsletter to warn that democracy is under strain across the world as South Africa prepares to mark Freedom Day on 27 April. He…
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Eskom zeroes in on offenders linked to load shedding procurement contracts
183 Including staff and suppliers suspected of fraud and corruption in a deal. Eskom says it is closing in on several employees accused of breaching procurement processes linked to a diesel procurement…
South Africa leads rest of Africa in AI adoption
267 South Africa is the highest-ranked country on the African continent for adoption of generative AI, according to new data from Microsoft – though the figures also show just how far the…
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple Names New CEO
219 Apple has officially announced that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive after 15 years, marking the end of a defining era for the tech giant. According to Apple, Cook…
Investec’s contrarian AI bet: people over machines
236 Investec Specialist Bank CIO Graeme Lockley South Africa’s banks are placing strikingly different bets on artificial intelligence. Investec is resisting the AI-first turn that competitors such as Discovery and Capitec are…
Mahindra Eyes Major Upgrade of South African Plant as Demand Grows
263 Indian automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra is reportedly considering a significant upgrade of its South African manufacturing operations as it looks to expand its footprint in a growing but highly competitive…
What you need to know when buying or selling a car
174 It’s easy to forget that affording a car involves more than just monthly instalments – there are additional costs to factor in Data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of…
Charge’s R1.8-billion bet on an off-grid EV future
175 Charge chairman Joubert Roux South Africa has fewer than 400 public electric vehicle charging stations – up from zero just 15 years ago – and EV adoption remains stubbornly slow. Yet…
Workplace Flexibility in South Africa: Why It’s So Important Now
177 Image Credit: Pexels Workplace flexibility refers to the ability of employees to have adaptable work arrangements, including flexible hours, remote work, and varied locations. In our country, this concept has gained significant importance…
Rand Slumps as Middle East Conflict Triggers Market Jitters
175 South Africa’s currency has taken a notable knock, with the rand sliding in global rankings following heightened tensions in the Middle East. According to Annabel Bishop, the rand has weakened by…