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Source: Supplied. Rob Downes, Head: Digital Assets at Absa CIB.

Financial Services

Africa's blockchain opportunity is bigger than the funding suggests

Rob Downes 6 hours

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Construction & Engineering

AI data-centre surge sparks fear of Africa construction-labour shortfall

8 Jul 2026

Darren Olivier, Danielle van Deventer and Mandla Ngidi, Adams and Adams, law experts, provide a practical legal guide for Fifa World Cup marketing (Image @ Indian Express

Marketing

World Cup marketing: Finding the balance between cultural moments and legal boundaries

Darren Olivier, Danielle van Deventer and Mandla Ngidi 12 Jun 2026

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Agriculture

SADC urged to fast-track fertiliser reforms as food insecurity persists

1 Jun 2026

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Mining

It’s bleak street in SA mining as rising fuel price starts to take its toll

Maroefah Smith 22 May 2026

Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria to pilot AfCFTA digital trade system

Logistics & Transport

Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria to pilot AfCFTA digital trade system

19 May 2026

Celerity to showcase the future of business messaging at London Tech Week 2026

Digital

Celerity to showcase the future of business messaging at London Tech Week 2026

Issued by Celerity.chat 18 May 2026

Marketing

From AI companionship to brand trust, Warc outlines 2026's key trends

24 Apr 2026

SA’s Draft AI policy: What it means and what comes next

4th Industrial Revolution

SA’s Draft AI policy: What it means and what comes next

Peter Grealy, Leanne Mostert, Wendy Tembedza, Karl Blom, Aalia Manie 23 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Chief underwriting officer at Santam, Thabo Twalo.

Mixed-Use Property

From compliance to climate: Rethinking real estate insurance in South Africa

22 Apr 2026

#EarthDay2026: Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence

Mining

#EarthDay2026: Environmental, closure risk are key aspects of mining due diligence

Issued by SRK Consulting 22 Apr 2026

Africa’s music industry confronts licensing and copyright gaps

Music

Africa’s music industry confronts licensing and copyright gaps

8 Apr 2026

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Talent Acquisition

Why top executive hires fail and how to fix it

Jeremy Bossenger 26 Mar 2026

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Fuel & Energy

Electric vehicles could soon be cheaper than petrol cars in Africa – if financing barriers fall

Christian Moretti, Bessie Noll 23 Mar 2026

"We are facing a skills bifurcation, where the freelancers who embrace AI as a tool will command premium rates, and those who don’t will face price compression," Frank Ogagba, founder, Freelance Locals (Image source: © 123rf )

Artificial Intelligence

SA freelancers face a skills bifurcation, not a job apocalypse from AI - for now

23 Mar 2026

Podcast with MacG is widely popular in South Africa with hundreds of thousands of views per episode. Source: YouTube.

Podcasts

Government takes baby steps to regulate podcast industry

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Mar 2026

UJ’s Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka warns of "mineral colonisation" in Africa

Mining

UJ’s Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka warns of "mineral colonisation" in Africa

19 Mar 2026

How Juta Property Practice is saving estate agents time and money

Proptech

How Juta Property Practice is saving estate agents time and money

Issued by Juta and Company 17 Mar 2026

SA's FMCG brands adapt to health and convenience strategies

FMCG

SA's FMCG brands adapt to health and convenience strategies

10 Mar 2026

At what cost do consumers win with low-cost imports in South Africa?

E-commerce

At what cost do consumers win with low-cost imports in South Africa?

Nancy Dusani 9 Mar 2026

Too little, too concentrated: why AI startup funding in Africa needs rethinking

4th Industrial Revolution

Too little, too concentrated: why AI startup funding in Africa needs rethinking

Claire Zanuso 3 Mar 2026

Beyond the pit: Why mining partnerships are being redefined

Mining

Beyond the pit: Why mining partnerships are being redefined

John Kettlewell, Issued by Unitrans 3 Mar 2026

Sona 2026 signals a sharper focus on skills, workplaces and capacity

Skills Training

Sona 2026 signals a sharper focus on skills, workplaces and capacity

Issued by College SA 26 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

Markets & Investment

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

Maroefah Smith 20 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: The role of Black-owned SMEs in transforming South African mining

Mining

#MiningIndaba: The role of Black-owned SMEs in transforming South African mining

Maroefah Smith 19 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Mark Danckwerts, Head: Insurance, KPMG One Africa.

Finance

KPMG report: African financial sector bets big on AI and growth strategies

18 Feb 2026

Chabisi Motloung appointed as Seriti Green’s very first COO

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Chabisi Motloung appointed as Seriti Green’s very first COO

6 Feb 2026

Source: Zaru.Network

Financial Services

South Africa launches its first rand-pegged stablecoin, Zaru

5 Feb 2026

New report finds staff shortages and costs strain SA’s hospitality recovery

Hospitality

New report finds staff shortages and costs strain SA’s hospitality recovery

5 Feb 2026

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Bowmans' team: Regulatory developments in fintech, TMT sectors help steer Africa's investment future

Ashleigh Hale, Kate Beretta and John Paul Ongeso 5 Feb 2026

Sanlam Investments' Teboho Makhabane: African youth are key to unlocking the just energy transition

Sustainability

Sanlam Investments' Teboho Makhabane: African youth are key to unlocking the just energy transition

Maroefah Smith 5 Feb 2026

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Aviation

The hidden cost of blocked funds in global aviation

Thomas Reynaert 3 Feb 2026

Kevin Dam, Director at Kisch IP

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Kisch IP's Kevin Dam: Micro, macro and mega trends steering the future of the legal sector

Kevin Dam 21 Jan 2026

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Aesthetic Medicine

The hair-raising rise of “dark clinics” undermines the hair transplant market

Dr Kashmal Kalan 19 Jan 2026

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Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Kwikot’s Murray Crow: Why SA’s energy future begins at the tap

Murray Crow 14 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Richard Teng, co-CEO of Binance.

Finance

Bitcoin enters corporate wallets: The new face of crypto in 2026

Richard Teng 9 Jan 2026

Legislative updates and industry news – November 2025

Financial Services

Legislative updates and industry news – November 2025

Danica Pretorius, Issued by Ambledown 22 Dec 2025

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Finance

The rise of private credit in South Africa: Opportunity or risk?

19 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

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Banking

Can trust unlock Africa's digital asset potential? New study reveals insights

25 Nov 2025

New regulatory sandbox to accelerate venture capital growth for SA startups

Legal Regulations

New regulatory sandbox to accelerate venture capital growth for SA startups

24 Nov 2025

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Medical Aid

The case for broader SDG thinking in private healthcare

Dr Katlego Mothudi 20 Nov 2025

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Seshni Naidoo to engineer a new energy era at Engie South Africa

13 Nov 2025

Digital fraud surges as AI reshapes financial crime in South Africa

4th Industrial Revolution

Digital fraud surges as AI reshapes financial crime in South Africa

5 Nov 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

A cross-regional guide to Africa's crypto regulations

Contributors - various African attorneys 4 Nov 2025

Cybersecurity gaps threaten SA's booming retail sector

Security

Cybersecurity gaps threaten SA's booming retail sector

Marlene Urquhart 30 Oct 2025

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Construction & Engineering

Energy Performance Certificates: a new era for South African buildings

Martin Smith 23 Oct 2025

Reform or privatisation? The 5th SOE conference 2025 tackles South Africa’s state-owned enterprise future

Financial Services

Reform or privatisation? The 5th SOE conference 2025 tackles South Africa’s state-owned enterprise future

Issued by MILLA SA 20 Oct 2025

Are brands trading credibility for clout?

Marketing

Are brands trading credibility for clout?

Samu Hashe 20 Oct 2025