#BizTrends2024: 5 key trends in the automotive industry for 2024

[Billy Tom] In 2024, it becomes imperative to cast our gaze forward and anticipate the potential developments the year may unfold...

#BizTrends2024: Jordan Major - Finding the humorous side to a turbulent year ahead - RAPT Creative Agency

[Jordan Major] In the first of his #BizTrends2024 articles, Jordan Major, Rapt Creative's strategy lead for culture & innovation says there will be a return to humour this year...

#BizTrends2024: Unpacking the agriculture market's 2023 performance and forecasting 2024

[Paul Makube] Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB takes a look at the highs and lows of South Africa agriculture and unpacks the challenges, triumps, and future outlook...

#BizTrends2024: 5 key trends transforming the transport and logistics industry

[Vanessa Schonborn] Vanessa Schonborn, Vodacom Business's executive head for transport and logistics, reveals the five trends shaping the industry, from technology and safety to e-commerce, sustainability, and collaboration...

Home Affairs service down because of SITA mainframe issue

[Lindsey Schutters] The Department of Home Affairs has issued an alert to citizens that its services are not available on Thursday...

Tesla recall was a marketing failure, but a technology win

[Lindsey Schutters] When US regulators forced Tesla to recall 2 million cars, it was a win for technology…

Steam drops support for Windows 8, opens door for alternative OS computing

[Lindsey Schutters] Steam dropping support for Windows 7/8/8.1 in 2024 may be the moment Chromebooks need to expand market share...

SA’s largest onshore LNG project shows forward momentum in gas sector for 2024

[NJ Ayuk] The recently signed LNG development project in Mpumalanga province is a promising step on the long road to Africa’s just energy transition...

New year, new spark: 7 keys to ignite your purpose in 2024

[Anja van Beek] Tired of "same old, same old" mornings? As the new year starts, many of us have a desire for a fresh start, a chance to ditch the mundane and ignite our true spark...

Fuel prices drop as crude oil plunges, gas gets more expensive

[Lindsey Schutters] Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe announced the adjustment of fuel prices effective from the 3 January 2024…

Iconic South African photojournalist Dr Peter Magubane passes away

[Danette Breitenbach] Iconic South African photojournalist, Dr Peter Magubane has passed away..

SA's economic outlook in 2024: Global trends and challenges

[Raymond Parsons] Despite challenges to SA's economy, potential exists for lower inflation, interest rates, and improved energy security, with a projected 1% GDP growth in 2024...

This is how the government is tackling the transmission crisis

[Lindsey Schutters] Navigating the path to renewable energy integration means South Africa needs more transmission capacity, the JET implementation plan covers this…

Hybrid work models in heavyweight sectors: Are they using the right collaboration tech?

[Andrew Bourne] The information and communication technologies, finance, and real estate sectors, while not the largest industries in SA, are still heavyweights in their own right. In 2021, the country’s ICT sector logged R243.6bn in revenue, while finance, real estate, and business services sectors contributed an estimated R1.09tn to the country’s GDP in 2022...

Implats resolves underground protest peacefully

[Lindsey Schutters] Impala Platinum said that all the employees have exited the underground workings and returned safely to surface...

#BizTrends2024: A closer look at SA's 2024 consumer brands and retail landscape

[Suraya Hamdulay] South Africa's consumer brands and retail sector, which is shaped by a tapestry of diverse cultural influences and discerning consumer tastes, is gearing up for an exciting journey in 2024...

What to expect on your screens in January 2024

[Daniel Dercksen] There are some thrilling and captivating films, documentaries, musicals, and opera for everyone to escape into during January 2024 in South African cinemas and on streaming platforms...

Growing a sustainable paradise: Salt of Palmar's herb garden blooms with local flavour

[Debbie Hathway] Debbie Hathway writes about Salt of Palmar, an adults-only boutique hotel on the east coast of Mauritius...

Implats: ‘Illegal underground protest is not only endangering lives but also livelihoods’

[Lindsey Schutters] Impala Platinum outlined its response to the strike action in a company statement released on Tuesday night...

Cape Malay Cooking Queen, Fatima Sydow passes away

[Evan-Lee Courie] Following a three-year battle with soft tissue sarcoma, cookbook author and TV personality Fatima Sydow died at the age of 50 on Tuesday, 19 December 2023...