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Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Rushil Rattan 24 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Charl Kleynhans, Altron FinTech Senior Manager Implementations.

Fintech

The unexpected strengths of South African fintech in a turbulent market

Charl Kleynhans 20 Feb 2026

The future of CX: Why trust and empathy will drive consumer loyalty

CRM

The future of CX: Why trust and empathy will drive consumer loyalty

Liezel Jonkheid 22 Jan 2026

Vodacom pours R450m into Western Cape network for festive peak

Telecoms & Networks

Vodacom pours R450m into Western Cape network for festive peak

10 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Nquthu Shopping Centre.

Property

Surpassing market forecasts, Fairvest marks a milestone with its 2025 performance

1 Dec 2025

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Energy

It's been 161 days since our last load shedding

27 Oct 2025

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Retailers

New Jumbo Mall brings modern retail and community focus to eMalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 22 Oct 2025

Tractor Outdoor announces revitalised digilites measurement, bringing new levels of accountability to DOOH

OOH

Tractor Outdoor announces revitalised digilites measurement, bringing new levels of accountability to DOOH

Issued by Tractor Outdoor 9 Oct 2025

Wetility unveils OneBill: Set to skyrocket solar adoption

Energy

Wetility unveils OneBill: Set to skyrocket solar adoption

Issued by MultiChoice 7 Oct 2025

2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners revealed

Logistics & Transport

2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards winners revealed

18 Aug 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Clientele stands up to crumbling service, City Power flickers out

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Clientele stands up to crumbling service, City Power flickers out

Brendan Seery 12 Aug 2025

Accelerator programme empowers fintech startups to scale

SMEs

Accelerator programme empowers fintech startups to scale

Issued by Edge Growth 29 Jul 2025

Image credit: Probe Corporation

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

6 steps to adopt solar energy

9 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied

Tourism

SA safari lodges lead solar shift to future-proof tourism

6 Jun 2025

Shoprite's Usave stores boosts energy efficiency, food quality with smart tech

Technology

Shoprite's Usave stores boosts energy efficiency, food quality with smart tech

2 Jun 2025

The politics of power: South Africans didn’t wait for Eskom to change, we changed first

Energy

The politics of power: South Africans didn’t wait for Eskom to change, we changed first

Mark Allewell, Issued by Sensor Networks 6 May 2025

Primedia Outdoor and Johannesburg Road Agency keeping traffic lights on during outages

OOH

Primedia Outdoor and Johannesburg Road Agency keeping traffic lights on during outages

Issued by Primedia Out-of-Home 30 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Anoop Hariparsad, digital energy business unit leader, Schneider Electric says a microgrid can manage backup systems effectively and contribute significantly to sustainability goals by reducing carbon footprints

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Mircogrids: Managing backup systems and reducing carbon footprints

Anoop Hariparsad 23 Apr 2025

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

Entrepreneurship

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

9 Apr 2025

Johannesburg’s premium lifestyle and business precinct

Mixed-Use Property

Johannesburg’s premium lifestyle and business precinct

Issued by Melrose Arch 26 Mar 2025

Business 101: 5 ways to fall back in love with your business

SMEs

Business 101: 5 ways to fall back in love with your business

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 11 Mar 2025

Risky business: 5 strategies for SMEs to build resilience in 2025

SMEs

Risky business: 5 strategies for SMEs to build resilience in 2025

Megan Dedekind, Issued by Business Partners Limited 4 Mar 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province. Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Coal, Oil & Gas

Load shedding rollercoaster is not sabotage related

Wendell Roelf 24 Feb 2025

Plan thoughtfully for a secure future

Financial Services

Plan thoughtfully for a secure future

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 6 Feb 2025

The Keliber lithium hydroxide project will comprise five mining areas, a concentrator, refinery and auxiliary facilities at all sites. Source: Sibanye-Stillwater

Mining

Sibanye-Stillwater CCDO resigns for personal reasons

Lindsey Schutters 27 Jan 2025

EcoFlow announces AI-powered Oasis energy management platform

Mobile & Apps

EcoFlow announces AI-powered Oasis energy management platform

6 Jan 2025

Lighting up learning: Impact investments fuels education in South Africa’s rural schools

Education

Lighting up learning: Impact investments fuels education in South Africa’s rural schools

Issued by Signa Group 10 Dec 2024

Matric exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions - Education minister Gwarube

Primary & Secondary Education

Matric exams progressing smoothly despite some minor disruptions - Education minister Gwarube

6 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Buying a fixer-upper property: 7 things every investor should check

17 Oct 2024

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

ESG

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

23 Aug 2024

Minister Ramokgopa provided another updated on the energy action plan.

Energy

Ramokgopa calls for increased vigilance and affordability programmes

Lindsey Schutters 12 Aug 2024

Gen Z is spending less on TVs and buying a handful of devices that can do more things. Source: Tech Daily/Unsplash

Mobile & Apps

Maps finds load shedding accelerated the Gen Z shift to streaming

9 Jul 2024

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, used his first media address to highlight the biggest issues facing the country's electricity supply.

Energy

Ramokgopa highlights SA’s biggest electricity challenges, and it isn’t supply

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jul 2024

Outdoor network expands digital rotator network with new site in George

Advertising

Outdoor network expands digital rotator network with new site in George

Issued by Provantage 27 Jun 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Economists expect Sarb to cut the repo rate in November

Vuyani Ndaba 19 Jun 2024

Ryan Falkenberg

CRM

A clever way to improve service delivery

Ryan Falkenberg 24 May 2024

Restaurant franchises sizzle under pressure, but remain resilient

Franchising

Restaurant franchises sizzle under pressure, but remain resilient

20 May 2024

Source: © 123rf Supply chain or distribution failure made the top 10 risks at number six in Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey when it comes to events such as elections

Supply Chain

#SAelections24: Supply chain failure in top 10 of risks in year of elections

15 May 2024

SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive

Higher Education

SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive

Birgit Ottermann, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 25 Apr 2024

The Western Cape Alternative Energy Support Programme, has allocated R12.5M for Solar PV in trading and township hubs, helping 50+ businesses stay open.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Western Cape initiative keeps small businesses afloat during power cuts

Lindsey Schutters 19 Apr 2024

Minister Ramokgopa visiting Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga as part of a programme to address challenges at six identified power stations which are facing challenges.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

18 months into EAP, strides made in curbing electricity crisis but challenges remain

Lindsey Schutters 1 Apr 2024

Nissan to test African demand for its e-power hybrid vehicle

Fuel & Energy

Nissan to test African demand for its e-power hybrid vehicle

27 Mar 2024

Minister Zikalala at the MOU signing on day 2 of SIDSSA

Infrastructure & Utilities

#SIDSSA24: Infrastructure symposium emphasises transformation

Lindsey Schutters 19 Mar 2024

Deputy President Paul Mashatile responded to questions from the NCOP

Infrastructure & Utilities

Government scrambles to fix water, power outages with rapid response plans

14 Mar 2024

Huawei underlines the importance of Solar Smart PV energy storage and safety at Residential Luna 2.0 launch

Energy

Huawei underlines the importance of Solar Smart PV energy storage and safety at Residential Luna 2.0 launch

Issued by Irvine Partners 21 Feb 2024

Source: © Unesco Today radio celebrates 100 years

Radio & Audio

#WorldRadioDay: Celebrating a century of informing, entertaining and educating

Danette Breitenbach 13 Feb 2024