BizcommunityNew Honda CR-V hybrid arrives in South Africa
Honda has launched its first hybrid CR-V in South Africa, introducing all-wheel drive as standard while cutting the SUV’s price by R91,400 compared with the outgoing model.
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News24 BusinessAmpath hacked, but denies patient records were hit
Pathology services network Ampath has confirmed a data breach that may have affected certain personal and administrative data, but says it has not yet detected any evidence that patient health data was leaked.
News24 BusinessTrump says massive oil, gas exploration set to begin in ‘our Greenland’
US President Donald Trump says “massive oil, gas and mineral exploration” is set to begin in Greenland, even though the territory has banned new drilling since 2021.
BizcommunityProudly SA targets 1,000 spaza shops to boost local manufacturing
Proudly South African has partnered with Next Door Spaza Shop Management Company to expand access to township and rural retail markets for local manufacturers through a planned network of 1,000 branded spaza shops in Gauteng during its first year.
BizcommunityThink like the boss of your own career
Boss’s Day, observed on 16 October this year, is about recognising the role that managers and leaders play in the workplace. But it is also a good day to remember that every worker is the “boss” of their career and can take ownership of their own growth, advancement and, to some extent, their…
MyBroadbandVodacom to invest R1 billion into its KwaZulu-Natal network
Vodacom said the investment would improve connectivity, enhance customers' experience, and support economic growth.
BizcommunityNeethlingshof debuts flagship red 'Tors' with Absa Cape Blend Top 6 win
Neethlingshof Estate has introduced its flagship red, Tors, marking its debut with a win at the Absa Cape Blend Top 6 Awards for its maiden 2024 vintage. Crafted as the estate's pinnacle expression, Tors was developed for fine wine collecTors seeking a micro-vinified Stellenbosch blend shaped by…
MoneywebCape Town F1 backer presses ahead after Rwanda’s Grand Prix ‘win’
The proposed R6.7bn motorsport complex in the Swartland region north of Cape Town is targeting a 2031 race.
MoneywebBotswana set as Southern African hub in Dangote Refinery IPO
The Botswana depositary receipts are expected to raise $500m towards the refinery’s $1.6bn IPO, which has been extended to 27 October.
BusinessTechTrouble for anyone renewing their driving licence and car licence discs in South Africa
South Africans trying to renew their driving licences and vehicle licence discs in parts of Johannesburg have been hit by major service disruptions.
BizcommunityLiving Planet Report 2026: Why biodiversity matters for business
Despite significant declines in global wildlife populations, WWF’s latest Living Planet Report (LPR) shows that nature loss is not inevitable. Recovery is possible, and business has a critical role to play in shaping a nature-positive future.
BizcommunityFNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 announces 2026 winners
Sauvignon Blanc South Africa has announced the ten winners of the 2026 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, with nine wines from the 2025 vintage and one from 2026, as the competition marks its 20th edition.
MyBroadbandVodacom and Telkom beat MTN in government Internet rollout
Vodacom and Telkom have made significant progress in connecting public service institutions since October 2025, while MTN is lagging behind.
ITWebeM Client 11 Launches Across Africa: Affordable, AI-Powered Outlook Alternative for Businesses and Professionals
eM Client, the European developer of an email and productivity application used by millions worldwide, today announced eM Client 11, its most significant release to date.
BizcommunityAtlas Finance reaches 300 stores to boost financial inclusion
While many financial institutions are closing branches, Atlas Finance is expanding its physical footprint, reaching 300 stores nationwide. The milestone reflects the short-term loan provider’s strategy to improve access to credit and strengthen financial inclusion in underserved communities.
ITWebToluna Appoints Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer
Toluna, a global leader in consumer insights and market research technology, today announces the appointment of Amy Fenton as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 15, 2026.
TechCentraleMedia CEO breaks silence on eNCA retrenchments
Far fewer eNCA jobs will go than August reports suggested, says eMedia CEO Khalik Sherrif.
MoneywebCape Town’s water supply is stable, but for how long?
‘We need to start using water more responsibly and eventually reduce water usage should there be no rains in this particular month,’ says Dr Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Cape Town’s water and sanitation.
BizcommunityWorld MICE Awards crowns London, Dubai and South African venues
London has been named the World’s Best MICE Destination and Dubai World Trade Centre the World’s Best Convention Centre at the 2026 World MICE Awards, with South Africa’s Durban ICC and Table Mountain Aerial Cableway also securing top honours.
MyBroadbandDragino and HKT Technologies – wireless IoT enabling industrial and urban infrastructure transformation
Low-power wireless networks are quietly connecting the physical world, and Dragino and HKT Technologies show how far it has come.
BusinessTechR50 billion tax surprise for South Africa
PSG chief economist Johann Els is forecasting a R50 billion tax overrun for the first half of 2026, as South Africa's government prepares to deliver its MTBPS.
BusinessTechRetirement shock for South Africans
Data from one of South Africa's largest standalone administrators shows that only 10% of retirement fund members can replace three-quarters of their final pensionable salary.
BizcommunityWalter Sisulu University achieves Saica PGDA endorsement milestone
A sense of pride, possibility and progress filled the Nelson Mandela Drive Campus in Mthatha as leaders from higher education, the accounting profession, industry and government gathered to celebrate the endorsement of iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu's Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting programme by the…
MyBroadbandMost expensive car to drive in South Africa with petrol at R30.25 per litre
The car with the worst fuel efficiency in South Africa costs R5.28 in petrol per kilometre, or R528 over a two-way commute between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
BusinessTechR8.9 billion to repair 50-year-old railway line in South Africa
The government has committed R8.9 billion to repair the freight corridor connecting Sishen and the Port of Saldanha.
ITWebResponsible AI for Children: IEEE Delivers a Trusted Safety Formula to Help Protect Kids Online
The IEEE Standards Association, the global, consensus-building standards development organization of IEEE – the world’s largest technical professional organization and public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity – today advanced its Responsible AI for Children…
BizcommunityAmpath says data breach claims of “80 million patient records” are overstated
Pathology service provider Ampath has confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” that compromised certain personal demographic and related administrative information. However, it has cautioned South Africans against claims made by the threat actor ByteToBreach, which MyBroadband reports has claimed…
BizcommunitySADiLaR applauds members elected to the council of the 'Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns'
The South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) warmly congratulates its members and associates on their election and appointment to leadership and specialist roles in the council of the Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (South African Academy for Science and Arts)…
MoneywebTrump says Taiwan to buy gas from Alaska LNG export project
Trump also said Taiwan would invest an additional $4.4bn to see the project completed.
MyBroadbandTelkom CEO gives his old Soweto primary school a technology upgrade
Through the Telkom Foundation Executive Adopt Programme, Telkom boss Serame Taukobong helped invest in technology and infrastructure upgrades at his old primary school, which he attended in 1976.