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Finance

South Africa's central bank appoints Makrelov as new chief economist and MPC member

1 day

BONDay sets the tone for ATI 2026

Tourism

BONDay sets the tone for ATI 2026

1 day

Redesigning informal trade: From survival to sustainable growth

SMEs

Redesigning informal trade: From survival to sustainable growth

Warren Hewitt, Issued by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership 1 day

A major step for food security in SA: The SABS food donation standard is published

Food, Water & Energy Security

A major step for food security in SA: The SABS food donation standard is published

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 1 day

The NSFAS crisis: When leadership ignores evidence

Higher Education

The NSFAS crisis: When leadership ignores evidence

Linda du Plessis, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 1 day

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Markets & Investment

Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal

Florence Tan and Siyi Liu 1 day

Is South Africa’s land reform strategy too focused on restitution?

Agriculture

Is South Africa’s land reform strategy too focused on restitution?

Peter Setou 9 hours

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Primary & Secondary Education

What’s stopping kids from learning useful skills? Short answer: exams

Frank Quansah 8 May 2026

Interest rates, credit reform and SMME survival: What business owners need to know

SMEs

Interest rates, credit reform and SMME survival: What business owners need to know

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 8 May 2026

ITC launches Trade Map 3.0 for global trade analysis

Logistics & Transport

ITC launches Trade Map 3.0 for global trade analysis

8 May 2026

The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

Coal, Oil & Gas

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 8 May 2026

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Legislation & Regulation

Cabinet approves early childhood development and other bills

7 May 2026

South African workers love their jobs, but younger employees are still looking

Talent Acquisition

South African workers love their jobs, but younger employees are still looking

Issued by KLA 7 May 2026

Why the Chinese car boom in SA could come at a cost

Commercial & Industrial

Why the Chinese car boom in SA could come at a cost

Thanda Sithole 7 May 2026

Fragmentation is failing animals; alignment can change their future

Environment & Natural Resources

Fragmentation is failing animals; alignment can change their future

Issued by FOUR PAWS 7 May 2026

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Climate Change

Migratory bird declines signal risks to water, food security, climate resilience

8 May 2026

Governance through two perspectives toward one shared purpose

Higher Education

Governance through two perspectives toward one shared purpose

Issued by Milpark Education 7 May 2026

SA’s entry‑level office jobs face massive AI risk, Old Mutual warns

4th Industrial Revolution

SA’s entry‑level office jobs face massive AI risk, Old Mutual warns

7 May 2026

SA Rooibos exports to China go tariff free

Agriculture

SA Rooibos exports to China go tariff free

7 May 2026

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Markets & Investment

Stocks perched on record peak, dollar defensive on peace hopes

Ankur Banerjee 7 May 2026

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Finance

What does China’s surprise tariff move mean for Africa’s trade landscape?

6 May 2026

Real-time data could bridge South Africa’s retail divide

Banking & Finance

Real-time data could bridge South Africa’s retail divide

Jed da Silva 7 May 2026

South Africa’s AI policy cited fake research, created by AI: what lessons need to be learned

4th Industrial Revolution

South Africa’s AI policy cited fake research, created by AI: what lessons need to be learned

Nomalanga Mashinini 6 May 2026

Transparency, not funding, is the missing link in SA's township economy

Informal Retailing

Transparency, not funding, is the missing link in SA's township economy

6 May 2026

Career Advice

10 AI-proof careers... and what they pay

5 May 2026

Agribusiness

Agbiz appoints new legal intelligence specialist

5 May 2026

Agribusiness

Agbiz appoints new legal intelligence specialist

5 May 2026

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town

Digital

Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026 returns to Cape Town

Issued by Topco Media 5 May 2026

At the Davos Communications Summit, Paul Holmes, founder and CEO of PRovoke Media, cautioned about AI (Image supplied)

PR & Communications

Can trust be measured in an AI world?

Lebo Madiba 4 May 2026

Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail Services

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

Reeza Isaacs 4 May 2026

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NSFAS board members step down, triggering governance concerns

30 Apr 2026

Cyber Law

Navigating the jagged frontier: Lessons in verification from the frontlines of AI and law

Ashlin Perumall 30 Apr 2026

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Markets & Investment

Oil worries spook European markets before ECB and BoE decisions

Marc Jones 30 Apr 2026

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Services

Bridging the gap: South Africa’s informal sector needs unified digital tools

Andrew Bourne 29 Apr 2026

Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

4th Industrial Revolution

Why boards must govern algorithms, not just people

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 29 Apr 2026

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Insurance & Actuarial

Santam’s cloud-first strategy reshapes insurance operations across Africa

29 Apr 2026

SADiLaR’s HESSP lead receives prestigious Jacques van der Elst Prize for 2025

Higher Education

SADiLaR’s HESSP lead receives prestigious Jacques van der Elst Prize for 2025

Lihle Sosibo, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 29 Apr 2026

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HR Tools & Software

South Africa's changing compliance landscape calls for smarter HR dashboards

Mandisi Dube 29 Apr 2026

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Primary & Secondary Education

Why we need to teach girls to create tech, not just use it

Dumisani Tshabalala 28 Apr 2026

Gibs Media Leadership Programme expands AI curriculum as 2026 applications open

Higher Education

Gibs Media Leadership Programme expands AI curriculum as 2026 applications open

Issued by Gordon Institute of Business Science 28 Apr 2026

Minister announces withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

4th Industrial Revolution

Minister announces withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

28 Apr 2026

Franchising

SA's franchise growth outpaces structure, risks brand reputation

Larry Hodes 28 Apr 2026

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Tax Law

Final is final: Court rules Sars can't add interest to formal settlements after the fact

24 Apr 2026

South Africa’s municipal crisis is moving to the urban edge

Economy

South Africa’s municipal crisis is moving to the urban edge

Prof Joseph Sekhampu, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 24 Apr 2026

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Economy

Inflation edges up, but bigger price pressures still loom for South Africa

Katja Hamilton 24 Apr 2026

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Property

Cape Town’s Airbnb rates plan sparks concern among property owners

24 Apr 2026

Early Childhood Development

Untangling the red tape of crèche registration

Mary-Anne Gontsana 23 Apr 2026

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

Oncology

Cansa marks 95 years by expanding care, support and hope

Issued by CANSA 23 Apr 2026

Leadership, transparency and culture shifts are key to improving public sector healthcare quality

Public Health

Leadership, transparency and culture shifts are key to improving public sector healthcare quality

Issued by COHSASA 23 Apr 2026