SA’s hopes likely to be dashed as economist predicts repo rate to remain unchanged

Blackmore explains that the primary reason for maintaining the current repo rate is the South African Reserve Bank’s data-dependent approach.
Why are South Africans opting for Life Cover in US dollars?

South Africans are increasingly aware of the instability of the rand.
Facebook dominates SA’s social media landscape, X (formerly Twitter) on the decline

Facebook reigns strong while Elon Musk’s newly acquired social media platform experienced a decline in active users, dropping to 11% from 12.9%.
Right now, ICT companies require greater digital and AI skills from youth

Business leaders across Africa have stressed the need to empower youth with future-ready skills, particularly the growing demand for AI skills in various job roles.
Trump’s ‘attempted assassination’ will likely affect fuel prices in SA next month

Alleged attempt on the Trump’s life could dampen SA’s hope for petrol price cuts.
SA consumers brace for grocery price hike, use tech to shop frugally

A significant 83% of consumers compare prices across different apps before making a purchase.
SA workers’ adoption rate of AI surpasses those in Europe and US

Survery reveals South African workers are showing a stronger appetite for AI skills and development compared to many advanced economies.
SA bank reveals 400% surge in cyberattacks

Escrowsure explains how third-party risks threaten SA financial services with cyberattacks.
Wanna be part of the next big tech boom? Nedbank has the ‘how’ and the ‘who’

The AI revolution is here and investing in top tech companies today could see you smiling like early Apple investors of yesteryear.
Bridging the digital skills gap in Africa: big tech TikTok steps in

A partnership between the GSMA and TikTok aims to enhance digital literacy by incorporating a TikTok module into the GSMA’s Mobile Internet Skills Training Toolkit.