142 Clearwater Mall, in Johannesburg’s western suburbs, will be the location of Walmart’s first own-branded store in South Africa. It will be opened in the coming weeks. Walmart-owned Massmart, the parent of Makro…
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OpenAI preparing for historic IPO at up to $1-trillion valuation
102 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Shelby Tauber/Reuters OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to US$1-trillion, three people familiar with the matter…
Five ways entrepreneurs can look after their mental health
98 Several factors make entrepreneurs particularly susceptible to mental health issues Mental health is an important part of everyone’s life because it affects how we think, feel and make choices every day….
Salaries increase for sixth consecutive month — is the job market strengthening?
78 Salaries seem to be picking up speed despite the sluggish growth of the economy and the official unemployment stuck around 33%. Salaries increased for the sixth consecutive month in September, suggesting…
Nvidia makes history as world’s first $5-trillion company
88 Image: Reuters Nvidia made history on Wednesday as the first company to reach US$5-trillion in market value, powered by a stunning rally that has cemented its place at the centre of…
Public works unveils digital dashboard to track every government construction project
102 The public works department plans to introduce digital infrastructure tracking next year to restore accountability and curb delays in construction projects. This forms part of the South African construction action plan…
WeBuyCars tanks 14% on JSE
117Pre-listing capital raises have an ‘unfavourable impact’ on the group’s core headline earnings per share. The share price of used vehicle sales giant WeBuyCars tanked around 14% on Tuesday following the release…
India’s UPI shows what South Africa’s PayShap could become
104 Change rarely announces itself politely. It shifts quietly, until one day what once felt familiar no longer works. In South Africa’s payments landscape, that moment has arrived. Last week, as the…
South Africans under 35 years are too broke to save – Here’s how to change this
120 Those under 35 years old prioritise self-care and entertainment over insurance and savings It is no secret that South Africans’ finances are under-pressure due to the high cost of living. Research…
iOCO seeking out-of-court settlements with former executives
123 Former EOH CEO Asher Bohbot was one of several executives sued by the company JSE-listed IT services group iOCO – previously EOH Holdings – is pursuing out-of-court settlements with former senior…