8+ hour, 30+ min ago   (385+ words) Most entry-level hiring in South African retail and quick-service restaurants still begins with a CV. That first step removes the majority of people who would perform well in these roles, which means employers reporting difficulty filling store-level vacancies are working with…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (474+ words) In mapping the various data points that provide a profile of the South African economy, troubling trends emerge… This month, South African’s were once again reminded about the dire state of our socioeconomic indicators when Statistics South Africa published the…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (426+ words) South Africans have become conditioned to believe that the rand only weakens over time. That view is understandable. For much of the past 15 years, it has largely been true. But investment views should evolve as the facts change. I believe…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (265+ words) Economic cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and South Africa is accelerating, with UAE investments in South Africa exceeding USD 2.5 billion during the first half of 2026, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. South African foreign direct investment in…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (598+ words) South Africa’s fragile economic recovery is at risk of stalling, according to Nicky Weimar, Nedbank’s chief economist, who told delegates at the 2026 Nedgroup Investments Treasurers’ Conference that the country faces a dangerous combination of weak investment, mounting inflation pressures, and…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (611+ words) UAE fuel retailer Adnoc Distribution has named South African investment group Reatile as its black economic empowerment partner in its R16bn deal to acquire Shell’s downstream business in South Africa, a network of about 600 forecourts. Adnoc said the partnership supports its…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (943+ words) From questioning assumptions and knowing when to let go, to building a business with a clear destination and embracing failure as part of the journey, the 2026 MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast brought together some of South Africa’s most accomplished entrepreneurs,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (414+ words) South African employers are facing a growing workforce resilience challenge as new data reveals that women are increasingly bearing the burden of workplace stress, burnout and mental health crises. A comprehensive analysis by Lyra Southern Africa of 67,419 Employee Wellness Programme…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (425+ words) Where the gap is most visible Women remain underrepresented across much of the EV value chain. The gap is especially clear in technical and operational roles, including automotive engineering, technical work on high-voltage systems, electrical work, and charging infrastructure. It…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (140+ words) Following the success of the 13th Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg, Manufacturing Indaba is expanding its national footprint with the launch of the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit, taking place on 11 November 2026. As one of the country’s key manufacturing hubs, the Western Cape…...