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Source: Supplied. Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics, a specialist African transfer pricing advisory firm.

Taxation & Regulation

2026 new tax realities - navigating Africa’s aggressive scrutiny in business

2 days

Global air cargo demand rises 5.5% on year-end logistics rush

Cargo & Storage

Global air cargo demand rises 5.5% on year-end logistics rush

2 days

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Residential Property

Landlords risk longer vacancies as rental market churn increases

2 days

Kickstart your career: 7 steps to get job-ready in 2026

Career Advice

Kickstart your career: 7 steps to get job-ready in 2026

Michelle Dobson, Issued by Pnet 3 days

Adheesh Ori, senior director within Accenture Song, South Africa says the South African automotive landscape is clearly evolving, not only through technology or electrification, but in the mindset of the customer behind the purchase (Image source: © 123rf )

CRM, CX, UX

Meeting the South African modern car buyers where the customer experience matches the expectation

Adheesh Ori 3 days

Image credit: L'Oréal

Aesthetic Medicine

It's lit: L'Oréal unveils new light tech-powered beauty tools at CES 2026

7 Jan 2026

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Residential Property

The economic pitfalls of rent control: Lessons for Cape Town

Nicholas Woode-Smith 5 Jan 2026

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Coal, Oil & Gas

South Africa kicks off 2026 with a fuel price cut

5 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Mbhashe LG Mall in the Eastern Cape.

Construction & Engineering

Reflecting on 2025: How township retail can shape 2026 strategies

2 Jan 2026

Source: Conference Venues South Africa.

Healthcare

Global healthcare leaders to converge in Johannesburg for World Health Expo 2026

2 Jan 2026

African fashion has flourished in terms of creativity and innovation in recent years, and is attracting global attention. Pictured: Lagos Fashion Week (Image source: © The Labari Journal

Fashion & Homeware

Lagos fashion: how designers make global trends uniquely Nigerian

2 Jan 2026

Travel

Africa's business travel industry set for takeoff amid economic growth

31 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. The design team at the groundbreaking ceremony: Simon Herd and Alex Sagwe, Mace YMR; Justin Orina, Airtel; Rob Woffenden, FBW; Harry Eddy, Mace YMR and Mohamed Elsayed, Meinhardt.

ICT

Kenya’s tech evolution: Construction of colossal data centre underway at Tatu City

31 Dec 2025

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Economy

Crystal ball 2026: Is South Africa ready for economic lift-off?

Raymond Parsons 31 Dec 2025

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Coal, Oil & Gas

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

South Africa's booming property market in 2025: Key takeaways for future investors

Paul Stevens 31 Dec 2025

Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

Gold

Gold expected to continue rising in 2026

24 Dec 2025

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Automotive

Chinese car firm BYD is racing ahead with its electric vehicles. Here’s how more established brands can catch up

Pietro Micheli 23 Dec 2025

Land & Property Law

Cape Town estate agent dupes seller in elaborate property scam, court intervenes

Anelisa Zungu and Renel Fourie 22 Dec 2025

Sanjeev Mansotra, Chairman, Planet One Group

Trends

From adversity to opportunity: African education’s revival strategies

Sanjeev Mansotra 19 Dec 2025

Legislative updates and industry news – November 2025

Financial Services

Legislative updates and industry news – November 2025

Danica Pretorius, Issued by Ambledown 22 Dec 2025

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Wellness

EU bans key gel polish component, raising liability fears for South African salons

Jonathan Kaiser 22 Dec 2025

MDDA welcomes new board members Dr Skeepers and Ms Malefane

Media

MDDA welcomes new board members Dr Skeepers and Ms Malefane

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 17 Dec 2025

LIFT celebrates 5th anniversary with limited-edition birthday tail: Winner revealed

Marketing

LIFT celebrates 5th anniversary with limited-edition birthday tail: Winner revealed

Issued by JNPR 17 Dec 2025

New Africa Development’s retail vision sets the pace for inclusive growth

Retail & Hospitality Property

New Africa Development’s retail vision sets the pace for inclusive growth

Issued by Catchwords 12 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Shumani Industrial Equipment managing director, Victor Nemukula.

Materials & Equipment

Shumani boosts South African industry with new forklift range

12 Dec 2025

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Road Freight & Fleet Management

Optix marks 25 years with global expansion

Issued by Optix 17 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African consumer confidence improves on holiday season optimism

DhanushVignesh Babu 9 Dec 2025

Young talent from university campuses across SA rise to the challenge at the Greenovate Awards

Education & Skills Development

Young talent from university campuses across SA rise to the challenge at the Greenovate Awards

Issued by Catchwords 9 Dec 2025

SRK harnesses power of digital tools for engineering innovation

Mining

SRK harnesses power of digital tools for engineering innovation

Issued by SBPR on behalf of SRK Consulting (South Africa) 11 Jun 2025

Protecting infrastructure against the risks of dolomite ground

Science & Engineering

Protecting infrastructure against the risks of dolomite ground

Issued by SBPR on behalf of SRK Consulting (South Africa) 17 Jul 2025

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Higher Education

Beware bogus educational institutions targeting 2025 matriculants

8 Dec 2025

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Cardiology

Netcare duo implants pacemaker smaller than an AAA battery

8 Dec 2025

Media

Big Tech, AI, and violence: How South African journalism is being tested

Karabo Ledwaba 5 Dec 2025

Good governance is the cornerstone of sustainable healthcare

Medical Aid

Good governance is the cornerstone of sustainable healthcare

Kevin Aron, Issued by Stone 4 Dec 2025

The gaming industry is facing significant challenges and opportunities as it adapts to a changing landscape (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

AI drives gaming industry as growth slows

Danette Breitenbach 4 Dec 2025

Agrimark expands urban footprint with new Mbombela store

Retailers

Agrimark expands urban footprint with new Mbombela store

2 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Olympus Sandton sets new benchmarks with R1bn sales in four days

1 Dec 2025

Newspapers

New Afrikaans newspaper launching in 2026

28 Nov 2025

Montego Pet Nutrition celebrates 25 years of innovation and growth

FMCG

Montego Pet Nutrition celebrates 25 years of innovation and growth

27 Nov 2025

Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

Packaging

Propak Cape 2026 to provide support for Western Cape export-led growth strategy

Issued by Propak Africa 26 Nov 2025

HR Tools & Software

Is AI bias harming your recruitment process? What businesses need to know

Nadeem Mahomed and Safee-Naaz Siddiqi 26 Nov 2025

Immigration & Citizenship Law

Home Affairs launches new Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal

26 Nov 2025

Effie College announces inaugural South African winners

Education

Effie College announces inaugural South African winners

Issued by Association for Communication and Advertising 25 Nov 2025

New Research Software awards category launched

Higher Education

New Research Software awards category launched

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 24 Nov 2025

Source: GroundUp/Tsoanelo Sefoloko. A large stalled social housing project next to the Bridge City shopping centre in KwaMashu, north of Durban. The developer was Instratin.

Property Development

Parliament takes social housing regulator to task over stalled projects

Matthew Hirsch 25 Nov 2025

Discover SA’s finest wines with the 2026 Platter’s guide

Food & Wine

Discover SA’s finest wines with the 2026 Platter’s guide

21 Nov 2025

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Retail & Hospitality Property

The new urban oasis: How a hat factory became Cape Town's latest luxe aparthotel

Katja Hamilton 21 Nov 2025

Source: Supplied.

Student Accommodation

South Africa faces a 500,000-bed shortage as student funding grows

20 Nov 2025