Fuel prices drop as crude oil plunges, gas gets more expensive

[Lindsey Schutters] Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe announced the adjustment of fuel prices effective from the 3 January 2024…

Iconic South African photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane passes away

[Danette Breitenbach] Iconic South African photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane has passed away..

SA's economic outlook in 2024: Global trends and challenges

[Raymond Parsons] Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024...

This is how the government is tackling the transmission crisis

[Lindsey Schutters] Navigating the path to renewable energy integration means South Africa needs more transmission capacity, the JET implementation plan covers this…

Hybrid work models in heavyweight sectors: Are they using the right collaboration tech?

[Andrew Bourne] The information and communication technologies, finance, and real estate sectors, while not the largest industries in SA, are still heavyweights in their own right. In 2021, the country’s ICT sector logged R243.6bn in revenue, while finance, real estate, and business services sectors contributed an estimated R1.09tn to the country’s GDP in 2022...

Implats resolves underground protest peacefully

[Lindsey Schutters] Impala Platinum said that all the employees have exited the underground workings and returned safely to surface...

#BizTrends2024: A closer look at SA's 2024 consumer brands and retail landscape

[Suraya Hamdulay] South Africa's consumer brands and retail sector, which is shaped by a tapestry of diverse cultural influences and discerning consumer tastes, is gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024...

What to expect on your screens in January 2024

[Daniel Dercksen] There are some thrilling and captivating films, documentaries, musicals, and opera for everyone to escape into during January 2024 in South African cinemas and on streaming platforms...

Growing a sustainable paradise: Salt of Palmar's herb garden blooms with local flavour

[Debbie Hathway] Debbie Hathway writes about Salt of Palmar, an adults-only boutique hotel on the east coast of Mauritius...

Implats: ‘Illegal underground protest is not only endangering lives but also livelihoods’

[Lindsey Schutters] Impala Platinum outlined its response to the strike action in a company statement released on Tuesday night...

Cape Malay Cooking Queen, Fatima Sydow passes away

[Evan-Lee Courie] Following a three-year battle with soft tissue sarcoma, cookbook author and TV personality Fatima Sydow died at the age of 50 on Tuesday, 19 December 2023...

Navigating the ever-changing landscape: The unfolding metamorphosis of supply chain management

[MJ Schoemaker] Is your organisation’s supply chain a crawling caterpillar or has it morphed into a sprightly, soaring butterfly?

#MusicExchange: Ian F to open 100% Retro | The Party

[Martin Myers] Ian F is uniquely placed to open 100% Retro | The Party in Cape Town on 7 January 2024, at the DHL Cape Town Stadium and on 13 January 2024 at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria...

8 strategies to beat year-end burnout

[Chris Blair] As the end of the year approaches, many South African professionals may find themselves grappling with burnout. To effectively combat this, it is crucial for employees to take control of their well-being on a daily basis...

Revolutionising retail store planning in SA’s clothing industry

[Craig Schwabe] Annually, retailers in the clothing industry set themselves targets to expand their store networks. Most brands have stores located across the nine provinces within the metropolitan and larger urban centres...

SABC launches probe into 'ghost workers' scandal

[Karabo Ledwaba] The SABC is probing allegations of 'ghost workers' receiving freelancer payments in its news division, despite not being employed by the corporation...

The critical role of biosecurity in protecting SA's agriculture sector

[Paul Makube] Biosecurity is essentially an integrated system in which all stakeholders in the sector should participate to protect against the spread of infectious diseases to crops, livestock, and poultry...

Headline inflation cools but food remains sticky on the upside

[Paul Makube] A breather for consumers as headline inflation cools to 5.5% year-on-year in November 2023 after rebounding strongly in October 2023 to 5.9% year-on-year...

Top 3 workplace trends for 2024 - Mediamark

[Wayne Bischoff] Having recently moved offices ourselves, Mediamark has seen firsthand the benefit of carefully curating an office space to make it an inviting and energising space...

The Arena Group Holdings removes CEO after AI ghost-writing scandal

[Lindsey Schutters] AI ghost-writing scandal shakes Sports Illustrated’s parent company, leads to major leadership overhaul…