153 Although we do not hear about it all the time, the Competition Commission is working on making school uniform and stationary prices more affordable. The Competition Commission has been working with…
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Many parents are financially stressed about back-to-school costs
158 A rise in the cost of school fees, uniforms, stationary, transport and food have less than half parents optimistic about the coming years. The new school year will bring updated challenges…
Starlink, Musk face rising political resistance in South Africa
179 Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi Starlink’s proposed entry into South Africa is facing mounting political backlash, driven by concerns over owner Elon Musk’s conduct and public statements. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo…
Why is the rand so strong and the economy so weak?
187The rand strengthened nearly 13% against the US dollar over the past year, yet the domestic numbers remain weak. That disconnect won’t last forever. The ZAR traded at R16.51 to the USD…
The top-performing South African tech shares of 2025
206 Many of South Africa’s JSE-listed technology companies performed well in 2025, with the likes of Weaver Fintech, Blu Label Unlimited, MTN Group, iOCO and Telkom improving their share prices by over…
Top stock of 2025 plunges 47% in one day
150Volume traded was nearly 10 times the daily average over the past year. The top-performing share of 2025, Botswana retailer Choppies Enterprises, which was up 891% (915% on a total return basis)…
Excuse me while I slip past your security
175 The author, Richard Frost, is head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security AI-powered phishing has become the most virulent security threat to the business world. Threat actors are…
Discovery to cough up after major medication claims mistake
121 When Discovery discovered its processing mistake, it emailed members to inform them of their debt, which is estimated to be R20 000 on average. In a dramatic about-turn, Discovery Health announced…
Apple tops global smartphone rankings in 2025
187 Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year on year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. Apple led the market with a…
India seeks unprecedented access to smartphone software
232 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has proposed requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as part of a raft of security measures,…