Standard Bank data shows that a significant portion of its customers, even among those earning a stable income, don’t have an immediate accessible cash savings that can serve as emergency savings. More than 45% of clients have no accessible emergency savings. Among Private Banking clients, who earn between R25,000 and R58,000 a month, more than…
Photo By Lamb Shank Productions www.lambshank.co.za Prof. Yudhvir Seetharam When data professionals rely on someone else to pitch their ideas, the edge is lost, As data becomes increasingly central to the business strategy, the expectations of data teams are shifting. They’re no longer just enablers; they’re expected to influence, initiate and lead. But influence doesn’t…
Eskom confirms that the two contractual disputes with Framatome, the contractor for the Steam Generator Replacement Project at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, are being addressed through the agreed resolution process. In accordance with the contract, disputes are first referred to adjudication and, if not resolved, to arbitration. Two disputes were adjudicated between December 2022 and…
If you’re thinking about entering the 2025 YouthX Awards by Nedbank, then you are one step closer to unlocking your full potential. You’re also not alone or without guidance on this journey. Since making the top 10 in the 2024 YouthX awards, 4 of the finalists are now stepping in to offer their own advice,…
Your wallet will thank you. Your car will love you. With the cost of living putting pressure on everyday South Africans, Engen is helping motorists breathe easier – one tank at a time – with the launch of its Win Fuel for a Year campaign. Running from 2 July to 31 August 2025, this exciting…
Thembisa Shologu The BMW Group has successful launched its latest X3 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle in line with the commitment by countries to reduce emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient global economy. The event highlighted the firm’s commitment to strengthening South Africa’s economic vitality and advancing industrial innovation. The new…
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNREVISED SPEECH!!! It is an honour and a privilege to stand before you this morning on this occasion of the 3rd Annual African Continental Free Trade Area Conference. This event is taking place during a very important month in the South African and global calendar. The month of July marks Mandela…
The power system continues to operate reliably, showing ongoing resilience in effectively meeting winter electricity demand. When occasional system constraints arise, they are effectively managed through the strategic deployment of emergency reserves during morning and evening peak periods. Since 15 May 2025, there has been no loadshedding, with only 26 hours recorded between 1 April…
Partnership enables SYSPRO customers to reduce integration complexity, go to market faster, and unlock new revenue – while accelerating SYSPRO’s shift to a cloud-first, AI-enabled future for digital manufacturing and distribution United Kingdom –July 24, 2025– SYSPRO, a global software provider for the manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Versori, an innovative UK-based provider…
Paul Makube Meat chokes food inflation further to a 15-month high of 4.7% y/y in June 2025 Meat was the biggest driver of food inflation after surging to a 25-month high of 6.6% y/y and monthly up by 2.2% m/m in June 2025. The disease-induced supply constraints underpinned the upswing in meat prices in…
