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Source: Reuters. Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele attends a G24 press briefing at the IMF/World Bank 2026 Annual Meetings at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 October, 2026.

Economy

Growing debt burden poses significant risk to developing nations, G24 chair says

Rae Wee 6 hours

DFA targets new developments to grow fibre network

Telecoms & Networks

DFA targets new developments to grow fibre network

7 hours

Source: Supplied. Kerzner Estate (House 23) – R43m (including VAT). The next super-luxury home is being marketed off-plan, with occupation expected by the last quarter of next year. Designed by Metropolis Design, it features monumental off-shutter concrete slabs that float like mountain overhangs, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glazing. It includes four en-suite bedrooms, dual living levels, an infinity pool, an integrated solar system and customisable high-end interior finishes.

Residential Property

Hout Bay’s luxury property boom: What’s driving a 141% price surge in five years?

7 hours

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Primary & Secondary Education

Matrics urged to prioritise mental health as final exams begin

10 hours

Suidoosterfees proves the creative economy is becoming a major business engine

Events

Suidoosterfees proves the creative economy is becoming a major business engine

10 hours

AI presents another opportunity to expand the reach and relevance of African entertainment and media, says PwC’s Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2026–2030 (Image source: © 123rf )

Media

AI can help African stories travel further as digital growth reshapes Africa's E&M industry

10 hours

Soweto agribusiness wins R70,000 in IWISA No 1 competition

Agriculture

Soweto agribusiness wins R70,000 in IWISA No 1 competition

11 hours

2026 Absa L’Atelier winners announced as competition celebrates 40 years of African art

Art

2026 Absa L’Atelier winners announced as competition celebrates 40 years of African art

Issued by OnPoint PR 11 hours

Andrew Maren, founder and CEO of ProfitShare Partners

Transport

As transport reform gathers pace, SMEs need to be ready for the work that follows

Andrew Maren, Issued by The Publicity Workshop 12 hours

WPP has announced that Tyler Turnbull will join the company as CEO of WPP Creative in early 2027(Image source: @ WPP

Advertising

McCann global CEO appointed CEO of WPP Creative

14 hours

Just Travel SA shows South Africans how far R1,050 a day can go

Tourism & Travel

Just Travel SA shows South Africans how far R1,050 a day can go

13 hours

AASA urges action on aviation costs and African market access

Logistics & Transport

AASA urges action on aviation costs and African market access

13 hours

Source: Supplied. Shabir Ahmed, senior vice president: customer solutions center lead, Africa.

Fintech

Africa’s digital future hangs in the balance as cyberattacks surge

1 day

Boxer grows turnover 6.3% and expands to 600 stores

Banking & Finance

Boxer grows turnover 6.3% and expands to 600 stores

16 hours

Fuel price hikes add pressure to SA’s township economy

Informal Retailing

Fuel price hikes add pressure to SA’s township economy

1 day

Inospace buys 5th Midrand park out of business rescue as companies swap fixed costs for flexibility

Industrial & Logistics Property

Inospace buys 5th Midrand park out of business rescue as companies swap fixed costs for flexibility

Issued by Inospace 1 day

Richfield appoints Dr Kiru Pillay as dean of the Faculty of Information Technology

Higher Education

Richfield appoints Dr Kiru Pillay as dean of the Faculty of Information Technology

Issued by Richfield 1 day

Women in SA can scale faster through franchising, financiers say

Franchising

Women in SA can scale faster through franchising, financiers say

Amith Singh 1 day

After 30 years, Boxer readies a surprise CEO transition in 2027

Retailers

After 30 years, Boxer readies a surprise CEO transition in 2027

1 day

Fintech

SoftBank-backed OPay reveals revenue rise in US IPO filing

Pragyan Kalita 1 day

Yellow Door Energy and Nedbank CIB achieve financial close on 49 MWp Lion Thorn Solar Park

Energy

Yellow Door Energy and Nedbank CIB achieve financial close on 49 MWp Lion Thorn Solar Park

Issued by Yellow Door Energy 1 day

7 questions to ask before you hire an SEO company in 2026

Digital

7 questions to ask before you hire an SEO company in 2026

Issued by Bold Online Marketing 1 day

Cape Town Tourism honours the frontline teams supporting visitors across the city

Tourism

Cape Town Tourism honours the frontline teams supporting visitors across the city

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 9 Oct 2026

PMI launches free course for aspiring entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship

PMI launches free course for aspiring entrepreneurs

9 Oct 2026

Dentsu Africa Pulse | The easy part is over

Marketing

Dentsu Africa Pulse | The easy part is over

Issued by Dentsu 9 Oct 2026

Dr Kiru Pillay, Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Higher Education

Richfield appoints new dean of IT

9 Oct 2026

VML Birdwatching at the Loeries | SAB's Vaughan Croeser named Marketer of the Year

Loeries Creative Week

VML Birdwatching at the Loeries | SAB's Vaughan Croeser named Marketer of the Year

Danette Breitenbach 9 Oct 2026

Nawty Water’s big retail push: from local demand to national rollout

FMCG

Nawty Water’s big retail push: from local demand to national rollout

Evan-Lee Courie 9 Oct 2026

TNPA signs 25-year lease with Freeport Saldanha

Logistics & Transport

TNPA signs 25-year lease with Freeport Saldanha

8 Oct 2026

Everlectric powers ahead following successful exit from Vumela Fund

Funding

Everlectric powers ahead following successful exit from Vumela Fund

Issued by Edge Growth 8 Oct 2026

What does it really takes to make a franchise succeed in SA?

Franchising

What does it really takes to make a franchise succeed in SA?

9 Oct 2026

LekkeSlaap founders exit as local investors take over

Tourism & Travel

LekkeSlaap founders exit as local investors take over

8 Oct 2026

Propak Cape 2026 seminar programme brings packaging industry insights to Cape Town

Packaging

Propak Cape 2026 seminar programme brings packaging industry insights to Cape Town

Issued by Propak Cape 8 Oct 2026

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Advertising

Global ad spend set to hit $1.34tn in 2026 driven by AI and mega-events

8 Oct 2026

Workers are seen underground at a mine near Pretoria. Image credit: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Markets & Investment

100,000 new jobs by 2035: Mining sector aims to add R65bn to SA’s GDP

Maroefah Smith 8 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied. Anusha Naidu, Savca's new chief executive officer.

Finance

Could institutional capital unlock South Africa’s next VC growth wave?

8 Oct 2026

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

Nedbank to boost 20 sustainable fashion SMEs through new accelerator

8 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied.

Finance

Is your business underinsured? 5 insurance gaps inflation could expose

8 Oct 2026

Represent opens first African store in Cape Town, with Johannesburg next

Fashion & Homeware

Represent opens first African store in Cape Town, with Johannesburg next

8 Oct 2026

Preetesh Sawraj, Loeries CEO, welcomes jury presidents and members, and industry leaders to the Mayor's Brunch (Image: @ Danette Breitenbach, Bizcommunity)

Loeries Creative Week

#Loeries2026 | Embrace the Madness, find the courage

Danette Breitenbach 7 Oct 2026

Holy guacamole! Old El Paso sales signal a Mexican flavour boom in SA

FMCG

Holy guacamole! Old El Paso sales signal a Mexican flavour boom in SA

8 Oct 2026

Black Umbrellas appoints Jerome Eckles as executive director to lead its next chapter

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

Black Umbrellas appoints Jerome Eckles as executive director to lead its next chapter

Issued by Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation 7 Oct 2026

FMCG

Local hard seltzer brand Nawty Water hits Pick n Pay shelves

7 Oct 2026

Bosun announces major Western Cape investment

Architecture & Design

Bosun announces major Western Cape investment

Issued by Bosun 8 Oct 2026

Review of the SA economy and the upcoming municipal elections

Economy

Review of the SA economy and the upcoming municipal elections

Bashier Adam, Issued by Nexia SAB&T 6 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied. Dr Tara Polzer Ngwato, Director: Systems and Partnerships at Social Impact Insights Africa.

Finance

#EXCLUSIVE: South Africa cannot afford to mistake stagnation for stability

Dr Tara Polzer Ngwato 6 Oct 2026

At 50, Nicky Mullinos went back to university and found her way forward

Education

At 50, Nicky Mullinos went back to university and found her way forward

Issued by Stellenbosch Academy of Design & Photography 6 Oct 2026

You've done the work. Now claim your space on stage.

Events & Conferencing

You've done the work. Now claim your space on stage.

Issued by Topco Media 6 Oct 2026