Business

The ‘new’ bank without bank branches that will offer Smart ID services
GoTyme is expanding its customer hub network across South Africa, with the bank planning to offer Smart ID services across the country.

South African company buying iconic international mall in deal worth R1.7 billion
JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund is continuing its expansion in Iberia with the acquisition of a 50% stake in the Splau Shopping Centre in Barcelona.

Bad news for interest rates in South Africa next week
Inflation has fallen squarely on the Reserve Bank’s target, but the war in Middle East will likely stop any interest rate cuts.

Eskom warns its R110 billion headache could reach R300 billion in 5 years
Eskom has warned that municipal debt could climb to over R300 billion in just five years if left unabated.

Cudy Mesh vs Range Extenders, which one solves your dead zones?
Almost every household experiences a WiFi dead zone, especially in South African homes with concrete and/or brick walls. Reliable home internet is no longer a luxury but rather a home essential.

Another major city at risk of becoming a ghost town in South Africa
One of South Africa’s major cities risks becoming a ghost town as it continues to lose thousands of jobs due to pressure on the automotive sector.

AlphaESS Unveils Full-Scale C&I Energy Storage Portfolio in South Africa, Empowering Smarter Commercial Energy Transition
Founded in 2012, AlphaESS has expanded its business across more than 130 countries and regions, establishing itself as a global leader in energy storage solutions.

Money flooding out of South Africa at a rapid pace
The Iran war led to the largest outflow from South Africa’s bond market in six years, while South Africa’s stock benchmark has declined 10% since late February.

Xiaomi offers the most affordable way for South Africans to upgrade their TVs
The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Media Player, Xiaomi TV Box S 3rd Gen, and Xiaomi 4K TV Stick Media Player 2nd Gen offer simple ways to bring modern streaming to any television.

From £12 to £1,000: how much is a prom dress really worth?
Some families are splashing out hundreds on a school prom outfit – but many will only be worn once.

New community food store helps lower food bills
The community grocery store in Crewe aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.

Checkers ad ruled misleading, and major law firm sends a warning to South Africa
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.