South Africa takes back world record after 25 years
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), has set a world record for the longest freight train, measuring 7.6 km with 696 wagons.
New names for towns and villages in South Africa
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has gazetted new names for towns, villages and other geographical features in South Africa.
R44 billion South African property giant steps away from Eskom
Redefine has launched a R106 million solar project, significantly reducing its exposure to the national grid.
The results are in – This is the home South Africans want
New research by LookSee reveals what South Africans value most in their homes, and what is stopping them from completing these improvements.
Strict BEE rules in South Africa heading to the highest court
Business group Sakeliga is escalating its fight against the BEE requirements in the Property Practitioners Act to the Constitutional Court.
Warning to residents living in and around Pretoria
Residents in Tshwane have been warned not to drink or use water from their taps due to contamination.
Business Talk – Erika Terblanche and Johnny Moloto on South Africa’s illicit tobacco market
Erika Terblanche is the Chief Research Officer at Ipsos, and Johnny Moloto is the Area Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs for Sub-Saharan Africa at British American Tobacco.
South Africa’s newest billionaire ‘quietly’ quintupled his wealth in 8 years
Cartrack has seen its profits surge, pushing Karooooo's market up even further, making its founder and CEO a very wealthy man.
DIY Email Migration or Professional Help? What Businesses Need to Know
Migrating business email hosting from one host to another can help a business find a better fit for its needs.
New minimum wage laws for anyone employing a domestic worker in South Africa
New laws are clamping down on employers hiring illegal foreign workers in the country at lower pay than the law allows.
End of an era for iconic 109-year-old company in South Africa
Eskort has announced a new CEO, taking up the role in 2027, following the retirement of its current executive.
Buy v Build: How South Africa’s financial institutions can accelerate their AI advantage
For years, the transformation debate inside South African financial institutions (FIs) has centred on a familiar build v buy tension. But with AI accelerating timelines, the urgency to unpack the...
South Africa lined up for great news next month
Economists believe this week's MTBPS could see South Africa's credit rating upgraded as soon as Novermber.
The Weekend Away Is Becoming a Luxury
A weekend away once started with choosing somewhere to go and finding a place to stay. Today, even a short break often begins with a different question: what will it cost?