Business confidence is at a 14-year high. Will capital follow?

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

South Africa's business confidence has soared to its highest level in over a decade, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). As ...

Cryptocurrency in 2025: the year in review - Luno

Christo de Wit|Published

Explore how 2025 marked a turning point for cryptocurrency, as it transitioned from speculation to mainstream financial integration, reshaping the future of finance. ...

Is South Africa's green energy sector ready for the future?

Vincenzia Leitich|Published

Explore how South Africa's green energy transition is thriving amidst global complexities, marked by innovation and resilience.

Redoubling efforts for climate action and development in 2026

Dorah Modise|Published

Reflecting on the contrasts of 2025, we explore the remarkable progress and sobering setbacks in climate action, urging a renewed commitment as we approach 2026. ...

The next reform risk: When electricity policy succeeds but the economy does not

Thomas Garner|Published

South Africa's electricity reform programme has made significant strides, with new market rules and frameworks in place. However, as the country moves forward, the ...

From underwear to unhinged: Inside the AI engine driving online advertising's next boom

Jason Spilkin|Published

Discover how Kalshi Inc. leveraged AI technology to create a viral advertising campaign during the NBA finals, challenging traditional advertising norms and costs. ...

Augment or exit: what a 22-year-old Nigerian app builder and Accenture's layoffs reveal about AI's real test

Andile Masuku|Published

Are AI tools transforming job interviews into a game of deception? Explore how a young Nigerian developer's journey and Accenture's layoffs highlight the shifting ...

Kayoora Bus: A landmark EV initiative for Africa's tech future

Wesley Diphoko|Published

As 2025 approaches, can the Kayoora Bus redefine Africa's technological landscape?

The impact of Standard Bank's direct connection to CIPS on global payments

Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza|Published

On December 9, 2025, Standard Bank of South Africa made history by becoming the first African bank to connect directly to China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment ...

South Africa's liberation movement: The tickey and the future

Pali Lehohla|Published

Explore the haunting metaphor of a child by the railway line, symbolising the ANC's failure to secure South Africa's wealth and the dire poverty affecting millions. ...

Proposed 2026 National Minimum Wage increase offers relief to South African workers

Solly Phetoe|Published

Discover how the proposed inflation plus 1.5% increase in the National Minimum Wage for 2026 could transform the lives of 5.5 million vulnerable workers in South ...

Win or lose in 2025, the women’s equality movement must stay the course

Riah Phiyega|Published

On the side of progress, platforms such as the International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA) Cornerstone Conference brought together leaders across generations, ...

Urgent efforts needed to save South Africa's sugar industry - Proudly SA

Eustace Mashimbye|Published

South Africa's sugar industry faces a crisis as cheap imports threaten thousands of jobs. Discover how consumers and businesses can unite to support local producers ...

Bottling the magic: How South Africa can enhance its G20 visitor experience - Nik Eberl

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

Discover how South Africa can transform the unforgettable experiences of G20 visitors into a permanent national asset, drawing on lessons from the FIFA World Cup ...

Unlock business success through effective brainstorming techniques

Jeremy Lang|Published

Discover how collaborative brainstorming can empower South African entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and innovate solutions for business success.

Unlocking South Africa's energy future: The importance of grid access

Thomas Garner|Published

Discover how South Africa is on the brink of a transformative energy future, driven by new regulations that enhance grid access and foster a competitive electricity ...

The bottleneck holding back renewable energy for South African businesses

Grant Berndsen|Published

In South Africa, mid-size renewable energy projects at factories, mines and other commercial & industrial sites are subjected to grid-access rules designed for massive ...

The importance of leadership renewal for company success

Thabiso Legoete and Veronique Parkin|Published

Explore how leadership renewal is shaping the future of governance in an era of uncertainty, and why companies must adapt to thrive.

Transforming education to tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis

Jon Foster-Pedley and Shadi Chauke|Published

The cost associated with training needs to be seen as the most critical form of capital investment the government and business can make, if we want to get South ...