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A critical decision looms that will affect South Africa’s business environment for the next decade. The president has appointed a committee to select the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), with six candidates now shortlisted. Current incumbent Shamila Batohi will retire next year when she reaches retirement age, after…

Gamers know that every millisecond counts. Whether you’re in the final circle of a battle royale, climbing the ranks in an FPS, or streaming your gameplay to the world, your monitor can make or break the experience. With the global PC gaming population having hit 907.5 million players in 2024, up…

Standard Bank Group's financial performance for the 10 months to the end of October was broadly in line with that of the first half.This was according to a trading update released by Africa's biggest bank by assets on Monday, which said its guidance for the full financial year to end…

The successes and challenges of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) have been the subject of much debate recently in Parliament and across society, including the Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, indicating a two staged review of the current BBBEE model.That’s natural.  South Africa is a constitutional democracy,…

By NJ AyukAfrica stands at a crossroads in the flow of global energy dynamics — a pivotal moment where the continent can leverage its abundant fossil fuel resources for equitable development. To ensure this outcome, stakeholders must concentrate investment on key areas like refining capacity, trading networks, and adoption of…

South Africa’s retail sector delivered robust growth in the third quarter of 2025 as consumers continued to spend on essential and discretionary fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), even while the country’s technology and durable goods market remained under sustained pressure, market researcher NielsenIQ (NIQ) South Africa said on Sunday.In its latest…

South Africa’s manufacturing sector took a sharp downturn in November, with the seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) plunging by 7.2 points to 42, its weakest reading in several months and well below the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction.The steep decline was driven by worsening conditions across…

When South Africa took on the G20 Presidency, it was more than just a ceremonial milestone. It marked a quiet yet significant moment in history - the first time an African country would set the tone, shape the agenda, and guide discussions in the world’s most influential economic forum. For…

Cyber-attacks are getting smarter, faster, and more personal, and even the best security technology can’t stop them if people keep clicking on the wrong links.Craig Freer, director of managed services provider Qwerti, says businesses are fighting a new kind of battle, one that no longer targets servers and firewalls but the…

South Africans’ financial confidence has reached its highest level in three years, rising from 47 in 2024 to 53 out of 100 in 2025, according to the latest Sanlam Financial Confidence Index.The study shows a nation that feels more in control of its finances, yet still struggles to turn confidence…