Showing posts with tag "business"

Standard Bank’s ecosystem banking bets on SA entrepreneurs

When it comes to start-ups, few have grown as fast as Advannotech.

From Novelty to Normality: How smart will tomorrow’s homes be?

Smart homes are no longer a thing of the future, but a reality of the present – and soon they will be even smarter.

Government launches its own R18 billion district in South Africa

Public Works and Infrastructure minister Patricia de Lille will launch the R18 billion Salvokop government district in South Africa in Tshwane on Thursday (29 June), the first development of its ki...

Air New Zealand to launch economy bunk beds on long-haul flights

Air New Zealand has announced the world’s first sleeping pods for economy – aimed at travellers that plan to get some sleep and comfort on long flights.

Eskom extends load shedding for the rest of the week – here is the new schedule

Eskom has confirmed that stage 6 load shedding will be implemented from 16h00 until 22h00 on Wednesday evening, with power outages set to continue for the rest of the week.

Restaurant group Tashas is adding new locations in South Africa, Dubai and London

Boutique café group Tashas, has announced plans to significantly expand its operations in Dubai and launch in the UK.

The average take-home pay in South Africa right now

Take-home pay in South Africa fell by 6.7% in May 2022, new data from BankservAfrica shows.

Rand and rating firms on notice as Eskom load shedding intensifies and further wage strikes loom

Eskom has again taken centre stage at a time when South Africa can ill afford blackouts at increasing regularity, and for longer periods of the day – while strike action is also unwelcome amid grow...

What to expect from South Africa’s interest rate hike in July: governor

The South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago outlined the central banks plans for interest rates for the coming month.

The businesses hit hardest by liquidations in South Africa right now

New data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the total number of liquidations decreased by 1.6% in May 2022 compared with the same period a year ago.

Cape Town is testing a new ID system for townships – what you should know

The City of Cape Town has announced a new pilot programme which will see the city’s townships marked and numbered with a unique QR code and paint markers to enhance data capturing and planning

Big price hikes hitting South Africa this week

South African consumers are set to face a series of price hikes in July, including electricity and fuel price increases.