ITWebCyber security starts in the way work gets done
Effective cyber security depends on business processes, governance and a culture that enables people to make secure decisions under pressure, says SoluGrowth.
News
South African business news
2 819 stories from 13 South African publishers, refreshed through the day. Every story is the publisher’s own — read it on their site, talk about it here.
ITWeb
TechCentralArmoured cars and cyber cover: the new executive perks in South Africa
Median pay for CEOs of the JSE's 200 largest companies rose to R23.2-million as bonuses jumped 42%.
ITWebNew SonicWall unified endpoint solution fills gap in SME security market
SonicWall Endpoint Security combines next-generation anti-virus and EDR into a single, lightweight agent managed from a unified, multi-tenant console.
MoneywebSingapore haze spurs air-purifier rush as Indonesia forests burn
Residents are also stocking up on N95 face masks as the city-state chokes in the worst episode of smog in over a decade.
BusinessTechEnd of 103-year-old era for Eskom “irreversible” in South Africa
Eskom executives are meeting this week to discuss the future of South Africa's energy market, as significant reforms loom for the industry.
ITWebUCT gets R26m Google grant for AI drug research
UCT is among 17 organisations worldwide selected for Google.org’s “AI for Science” challenge, sharing a $36 million funding pool.
BizcommunitySassa sets new grant payment dates for upcoming elections
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced revised grant payment dates ahead of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.
MyBroadbandAfrica’s digital future depends on what we build beyond connectivity
Affordability, access to suitable devices, and confidence to use digital services are all critical to secure Africa's digital future.
BizcommunityThe marketing accountability gap every CEO and CFO should be asking about
Most CEOs and CFOs do not wake up worrying about click-through rates. They worry about growth. Margin. Cash flow. Forecast accuracy. Capital allocation. Whether the business is spending money in the right places and whether those investments are producing measurable returns.
TechCentralYour car’s ADAS may be seeing skew
Skip camera recalibration after a windscreen swap and features like emergency braking may misfire, the AA has warned.
ITWebAmpath downplays data breach claims
The pathology lab disputes claims that 80 million patient records were exposed in a cyber attack, as forensic investigations continue.
BizcommunityR500m grant deal to boost Land Bank support for farmers
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development will provide R500m in grant funding to the Land Bank’s Blended Finance Scheme for qualifying emerging and developing farmers for the remainder of the 2026/27 financial year.
TechCentralData sovereignty in South Africa is not an address
The country is debating where its data should live. The organisations inside it are losing control of theirs one copy at a time – mostly to suppliers down the road.
MoneywebSmartphone shipments crash 22% in worst quarter ever, IDC says
Chinese brands like Xiaomi Corp and Oppo took the worst hit among the top names, while Apple and Samsung Electronics fared better due to their larger premium handset portfolios.
BusinessTechR338 billion company plans major changes to world’s largest platinum mine in South Africa
Valterra Platinum is close to a decision on changes to its operations at the world's largest platinum mine.
MoneywebFamous Brands warns of up to 33% drop in interim earnings
A R40.9m goodwill impairment linked to its Botswana operations weighs on earnings as the group reduces its stake in Retail Group from 51% to 30%.
Farmer's WeeklyFinancing that understands farming
Every farming operation has its own equipment needs, cycles, and long-term goals. John Deere Financial offers personalised financing solutions designed around these realities, helping farmers focus on the operation they know best.
MoneywebAnthropic results may aid IPO but not AI trade, Analysts say
The results come as global AI stocks struggle with rising bond yields, oil-driven inflation and funding concerns surrounding companies such as CoreWeave.
BusinessTechPain for owner of Steers, Mugg & Bean, and Wimpy in South Africa
Famous Brands is expecting lower earnings per share for its latest interim period, driven by a disposal from the company.
Business BagelAbsa has hired the Kenyan banker behind M-Shwari and Fuliza to help rebuild its retail bank
Eric Njagi Muriuki, who ran NCBA's digital bank in Kenya, joins Absa in a new Johannesburg role under Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, the former M-Pesa boss now running its personal and private banking.
BizcommunityEXCLUSIVE: Anything Goes unifies SA’s music communities in new Culture in Motion campaign
After 23 years in live entertainment, Anything Goes is bringing its diverse portfolio of music festivals, artist tours and events together under Culture in Motion, a campaign designed to connect audiences through music, art and dance culture.
BizcommunityIAE named Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa at Africa MICE Awards 2026
IAE Media, Events & Incentives has won the Best Business Events Supplier – Southern Africa award at the Africa MICE Awards 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, ahead of its 20th anniversary in 2027.
BizcommunityPrimedia Cares strengthens support for Safety Parents project following successful Padel Challenge
Primedia Cares, in collaboration with the Department of Social Development and CapeTalk, continues to drive momentum in its vital campaign during National Social Development Month, advancing the Safety Parents initiative across the Western Cape.
BizcommunityAgency builds AI capabilites that enhance client delivery
99c began exploring the opportunity presented by AI early on, following a two-year programme that has seen it develop more than 40 AI agents designed to tackle many of the common, time-consuming challenges of modern agency delivery.
MyBroadbandDStv Movies & Series for R500 or Netflix for R229
MultiChoice may struggle to persuade customers that its new DStv Movies & Series package is worth R500 per month.
MoneywebIndia, US very close to landing trade deal, ambassador Gor says
'The big picture, the big framework, the big items are done,' Gor said.
MoneywebPreparing SA’s infrastructure and economy for an ageing population
Barry Kaganson, CEO of Auria Senior Living, points to the worrying projection that ‘about one in six South Africans will be over the age of 60 by 2050’ – many requiring mental, physical and financial assistance.
BizcommunityeSIM adoption is accelerating. Are South Africa’s MVNOs ready?
eSIM technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the mobile industry, creating new opportunities for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and brands looking to expand into connectivity. By removing the need for a physical SIM card, eSIMs can lower distribution costs, simplify…
BizcommunityRoad freight podcast grows audience as FNB and WesBank renew sponsorship
FNB and WesBank have renewed their sponsorship of the On The Road Podcast for a second consecutive year, as the platform surpasses 300,000 YouTube views and reaches two million TikTok views.
News24 BusinessRichemont in talks to join De Beers bid
Luxury giant Richemont and US retailer Signet Jewellers are in talks to join a consortium that’s in prime position to buy diamond miner De Beers, according to five people familiar with the matter.