BusinessTechNew Checkers stores on the cards for South Africa, coming after a R10 billion market
Shoprite is reportedly considering a new dedicated line of standalone toy stores, according to sources.
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ITWebLast call for CIOs to participate in ITWeb Brainstorm 2026 survey
The survey is open until the close of business on Friday, 16 October.
MyBroadbandSouth African retail giant hit by cybersecurity incident
The Foschini Group said that many systems at its London business remained inaccessible after a cybersecurity incident identified on 11 October.
BusinessTechWhy international companies are choosing this leading South African app and AI development company for 2027
Cirrus Bridge is ready and willing to help you scope out your 2027 software projects and determine whether your goals are attainable and viable.
MoneywebFrench student protests enter third week as budget debate starts
With no clear response from policymakers to their demands in sight.
Farmer's WeeklyKwaZulu-Natal Multi-Planting Season highlights need for El Niño preparedness
The KwaZulu-Natal 2026/27 Multi-Planting Season programme seeks to increase food production and help smallholder farmers prepare for the anticipated effects of El Niño.
TechCentralFashion retailer TFG discloses cyberattack
TFG is still investigating whether any customer or other sensitive data was compromised in the incident.
MoneywebSA factories crater as China imports stunt revival
Chinese exports to South Africa have more than doubled since the start of the decade, rising by almost $10bn in the first eight months of this year.
MoneywebBoxer coming for Shoprite’s retail crown
Analysis of Boxer’s strong cash conversion and leadership changes, and a look at global bond market turmoil ahead of SA’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement.
MoneywebCopper and aluminium drop as AI selloff saps appetite for risk
Copper fell 0.2% to $14 588 a ton on the London Metal Exchange as of 11:25 a.m. in Shanghai.
BusinessTechBoxer CEO sends a warning to South Africans, and R41 billion down the drain in South Africa
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
MyBroadbandManage retirement risk to make sure you don’t outlive your money
One of the biggest challenges new retirees face is making sure their money lasts as long as they do. For most people, that comes down to managing two major risks.
TechCentralThe sovereignty paradox: who really controls your data when the rand drops?
Tough questions emerged about cloud budgets and data control at a recent Cloud on Demand and Microsoft breakfast.
TechCentralParatus Namibia showcases connectivity solutions at ICT Summit 2026
Connectivity is an important enabler of economic participation, says Paratus Namibia MD Andrew Hall.
TechCentralWhen every minute counts: how AnyDesk brings technical expertise to the business
Avert ITD, AnyDesk's official African distributor, explains how remote access can reduce costly delays.
MyBroadbandThe R1,144 average price increase that Eskom does not want South Africans to see
Eskom spent years encouraging households to use less electricity, but its new tariff structure could see some of its most energy-conscious customers paying more.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Today’s edition Price Fighter Presented by Good morning, and welcome to your Tuesday Roundup. Boxer has been cutting its prices and still making more money, and it's just named the new captain of its ship. Meanwhile, tensions between businesses and the Presidency are growing, and a
Business BagelThe US has extended its trade deal for Africa to 2028, but South Africa still has to make the list
AGOA now runs to 2028, but Washington is reviewing who qualifies for 2027. Solidarity's research arm puts 576,000 jobs behind US exports, and the worry has already set Neal Froneman against the Presidency.
Business BagelBoxer cut its prices while food got dearer everywhere else, and its profit still grew 9.1%
The discount grocer sold more by charging less, kept more of each sale through a better mix and economies of scale, and named supply chain chief Justin Galloway to take over from Marek Masojada.
Business BagelApple new launch is called Welcome Home, and a kitchen-counter screen is reportedly the star
Apple's Welcome Home launch is at 3pm South African time today, and Bloomberg reports the main act is a home-control screen called HomeView that will have no App Store.
Farmer's WeeklyRising costs and dry weather threaten SA’s wheat harvest
South Africa’s wheat harvest is expected to fall to its lowest level in eight years in the 2026/27 season, as rising input costs and dry conditions in the Western Cape put pressure on farmers, despite an anticipated increase in overall winter crop production.
Business BagelAfrica Bitcoin Corporation's board quit before shareholders could vote it out, and two directors are left
Four of the JSE-listed company's six directors resigned after shareholders led by co-founder Warren Wheatley's family investment company asked for a vote to remove them, weeks after a regulator banned Wheatley from financial services.
Business BagelPostbank says SARS turned its profit into a loss, while the Reserve Bank stopped it signing up customers
The state bank that pays out social grants blames a R44.5 million SARS interest charge for its loss, but its fee income halved under a Reserve Bank restriction and a write-back from Land Bank repayments held up what was left.
News24 BusinessWind giant warns SA plan to boost local manufacturing will backfire
Vestas says increasing tariffs for renewable energy components will not foster local manufacturing without sufficient government-driven demand for wind energy projects.
VentureburnSWI Raises €800M to Expand AI Infrastructure Across Europe and US
SWI Raises €800M to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Growth SWI Group has raised €800 million from institutional investors to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Amsterdam-listed investment holding company reported a
VentureburnScarlet Raises $50M to Accelerate AI Medical Device Certification
Scarlet Raises $50M to Expand Medical AI Certification Scarlet has raised $50 million in Series B funding to expand its medical device certification platform. Headline led the round, with Notion
MyBroadbandStudent who exposed government security flaws raises concerns about South Africa’s digital IDs
Cybersecurity researcher Joel Cedras said Home Affairs would need to remain vigilant and proactive to keep South Africa's proposed digital ID system secure.
News24 BusinessNewcastle clothing factories back down in court battle
Factories accept that they have no exemption but can still challenge the bargaining council’s jurisdiction.
TechCentralAfrica Bitcoin Corporation board quits in shareholder clash
Four of Africa Bitcoin's six directors have resigned after a shareholder group moved to remove them.
News24 BusinessCheaper food prices: Boxer CEO on what’s behind the deflation
Staples have become cheaper at Boxer, but fuel prices and other potential cost pressures are growing.