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AI is optimising for ad fraud… because you told it to

Artificial Intelligence

AI is optimising for ad fraud… because you told it to

JG Bezuidenhout, Issued by Offernet 2 days

As grocery budgets tighten, Spar puts reliable value in focus

Retailers

As grocery budgets tighten, Spar puts reliable value in focus

2 days

Source: Momentum. Momentum's group economist, Sanisha Packirisamy.

Economy

#EXCLUSIVE: South Africa’s July inflation drop may not last, Momentum group warns

Katja Hamilton 20 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied.

Residential Property

Rental Housing Act puts South African landlords on notice

17 Aug 2026

What Meta fee changes mean for South African businesses using WhatsApp

Digital

What Meta fee changes mean for South African businesses using WhatsApp

Issued by Helm 6 Aug 2026

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Labour Law

New tech, same rules: Why modernising won’t bypass section 197

Bradley Workman-Davies 4 Aug 2026

Tribunal approves Equinix data centres despite activist objections

Data & Analytics

Tribunal approves Equinix data centres despite activist objections

Sharon Kimathi 29 Jul 2026

Rate hold gives homeowners breathing room, not relief

Property

Rate hold gives homeowners breathing room, not relief

Jonathan Kohler, Issued by Landsdowne Properties 28 Jul 2026

Bumper summer crops push SA food inflation down to 1.4%

Agriculture

Bumper summer crops push SA food inflation down to 1.4%

Paul Makube 23 Jul 2026

Artificial Intelligence

AI agents could influence $3.35tn in consumer spending by 2030

22 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Fedgroup private capital partner, Jason Green.

Property Development

Fedgroup injects R242m into Club Med safari development

20 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Khanyisa Mabala, Technical Director: MEPF Lead, Cost Management, EC, South Africa, AECOM.

Affordable & Social Housing

Building affordable cities, not cheaper homes

14 Jul 2026

Global cyber attacks rise 17% as ransomware activity accelerates

Cybersecurity

Global cyber attacks rise 17% as ransomware activity accelerates

14 Jul 2026

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Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Plentify and Deye lay foundation for Africa’s largest residential virtual power plant

14 Jul 2026

Compliance is not a marketing strategy, trust is, says Irene Gregory, CEO of the IMM Institute (Image supplied)

Advertising

Compliance is not a marketing strategy; trust is - just ask the ARB

Irene Gregory 7 Jul 2026

Rosslyn deal: Mashatile wants Chery backing township businesses

Manufacturing & Parts

Rosslyn deal: Mashatile wants Chery backing township businesses

Imran Salie 6 Jul 2026

It’s not about timing the feed. It’s about time in the feed

Digital

It’s not about timing the feed. It’s about time in the feed

Mathabatha Sexwale, Issued by Brave Group 3 Jul 2026

Fake software websites used to spread remote access malware, warns Kaspersky

Cybersecurity

Fake software websites used to spread remote access malware, warns Kaspersky

3 Jul 2026

Source: Pexels/Illustrative image. Chief executive officer of SOEW, Andre Smith has raised concerns over the suspension of measures aimed at restricting substandard electrical cable imports.

Construction & Engineering

SOEW: Huge blow to local industry as cable import controls are suspended

2 Jul 2026

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Energy

Africa’s power market is changing fast — and private capital is driving it

Shirley Webber and Nikhil Kasiram 30 Jun 2026

Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Energy

Johannesburg has taken a big new loan to help fix its electricity problems, but the results will take time

Glen Robbins 29 Jun 2026

The monthly bill topping R11,500 that homebuyers forget before paying the bond

Residential Property

The monthly bill topping R11,500 that homebuyers forget before paying the bond

Jonathan Kohler, Issued by Landsdowne Properties 24 Jun 2026

The hidden cost of poor levy management: Why SA estates need greater financial transparency

Proptech

The hidden cost of poor levy management: Why SA estates need greater financial transparency

Issued by Tech Oasis Systems 22 Jun 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Petrol and diesel spike drives sharp uptick in South Africa CPI inflation

18 Jun 2026

Financial Services

Major R1 billion facility through Fedgroup enables continued expansion of Seaton and Lalela Estates

Issued by Fedgroup 16 Feb 2026

Source: Reuters.

Property Development

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

5 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Evan Rice, chief executive officer of Etana Energy.

Infrastructure & Utilities

5 Cape Town buildings now run on pooled renewables — is yours next?

2 Jun 2026

Pooled renewable electricity wheeling

Facilities & Property Management

Pooled renewable electricity wheeling

Issued by Catchwords 25 May 2026

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Energy

Eskom in talks with World Bank over nuclear expansion in SA

Wendell Roelf 21 May 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Economists warn: Inflation spike could weigh on household spending

John Loos 20 May 2026

Global survey highlights the balance between human experience and AI innovation

PR & Communications

Global survey highlights the balance between human experience and AI innovation

Nicole Capper, Issued by MANGO-OMC 19 May 2026

Source: Pexels.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Secure token systems bridge gap between legacy and smart grids

15 May 2026

Izak Petersen, CEO of Dipula Properties

Markets & Investment

Dipula’s half year distributable earnings up 20%

Issued by Catchwords 13 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Taru Madangombe, vice president for power and grid segment, MEA at Schneider Electric.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Smart city ambitions expose critical infrastructure to rising cyber threats

Taru Madangombe 7 May 2026

Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances - TransUnion study

Banking & Finance

Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances - TransUnion study

21 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. R6,590,00 5-bedroom freehold for sale in Bryanston.

Residential Property

Two-speed property market emerges across South Africa

17 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Vaal SEZ smart city positions construction sector for major growth

16 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, director at TPN Credit Bureau.

Property

Rental increases above 4% no longer sustainable for most tenants, report finds

13 Apr 2026

Tourism & Travel

Report says tourism employs 1 in 18 South Africans

2 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Infrastructure & Utilities

R4.2bn investment drives Matjhabeng’s sanitation revival in major project handover

24 Mar 2026

What makes the multi-function device (MFD) your business partner in the office

Services

What makes the multi-function device (MFD) your business partner in the office

Marc Pillay, Issued by JNPR 18 Mar 2026

South Africa’s energy is wheeling towards a brighter future

Energy

South Africa’s energy is wheeling towards a brighter future

Aishah Gire 11 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Could Japan and UK markets outshine US equities in 2026?

Sebastian Mullins 4 Mar 2026

Propelair on why public washrooms are emerging as one of the biggest water-saving opportunities for 2026

Facilities & Property Management

Propelair on why public washrooms are emerging as one of the biggest water-saving opportunities for 2026

Issued by Propelair SA 2 Mar 2026

Global survey showcases industry's commitment to multi-tech connected packaging

Research

Global survey showcases industry's commitment to multi-tech connected packaging

26 Feb 2026

10 years of Starbucks in SA: A coffee journey with CEO Adrian Maizey

Food & bev. services

10 years of Starbucks in SA: A coffee journey with CEO Adrian Maizey

Evan-Lee Courie 23 Feb 2026

How to start and run a successful B&B, guest house or boutique hotel

Skills Training

How to start and run a successful B&B, guest house or boutique hotel

Issued by Sam Hospitrain Training 16 Feb 2026