South Africa’s fintech gender gap: Why women still face barriers

South Africa ranks 111th for pay parity, with women still carrying the biggest burdens. Here’s what needs to change.
Her and Now Report: The quiet revolution of South African women

South African women are rewriting the rules of power, success, and sisterhood.
Bitcoin price drops 3% after hitting all-time high

Bitcoin hit $123 153 on Monday, marking a historic high
US tariffs are coming and SA isn’t ready for the job losses…

For small parts suppliers and farms already walking a tightrope, this could be the final push over the edge.
SARS tax filing season 2025: Auto-assessment and important dates

Know your deadlines, auto‑assessment status, and what info SARS needs.
How the eBucks and PnP partnership can help you save on bread

New eBucks reward alert: Each time you swipe your FNB Easy debit card at Pick n Pay, you receive a voucher to buy a 600g loaf of bread for 99c.
Best to quit now: 6-pack of beer to cost 60c more, cigarettes almost R2 more

If you’re a smoker or enjoy a cold beer after work, you might want to brace yourself. The government has announced increases in sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco, meaning your favourite drinks and smokes are about to get more expensive. Here’s what you need to know, straight from the 2025 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. What’s […]
VAT for Dummies: here’s what the VAT increase means for us Average Joes

Government needs more money to pay for important things like healthcare, education, and infrastructure (roads, water, electricity) so it is increasing VAT.
Budget balancing avoids blood bath

After weeks of political debate, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the 2025 Budget Speech. The delay was due to disputes over the proposed VAT hike, which opposition parties warned would be a “bloodbath” for South African businesses. They argued that higher VAT would raise costs for struggling small businesses and increase prices for consumers, […]
AGOA changes may impact German companies in SA but they’re not deterred, says SA-German Chamber of Commerce

Peter van Binsbergen, President of the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Southern Africa), on Tuesday addressed concerns regarding potential changes to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and their impact on German companies operating in South Africa. The AHK Southern Africa is an organisation that fosters bilateral trade and investment between […]