Business

54-year-old South African construction giant goes from zero to hero
Stefanutti Stocks has completed a massive restructuring after settling a claim with Eskom over the Kusile Power Station.

Growing Career Fields You Can Study For At IIE Rosebank College
The job market is dynamic, influenced by technological advancement, economic needs, and evolving social structures.

Warning over severe storm brewing in South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued both level 1 and level 2 storm warnings for parts of the country.

Bad turn for anyone with DStv in South Africa
Negotiations between DStv’s new owner Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have stalled, as Netflix and Paramount fight for ownership/

Africa Can Define the Digital Future, Says Standard Bank CIO at World Economic Forum
At the World Economic Forum’s Digital Trade Roundtable in Johannesburg, Jörg Fischer, Group Chief Information Officer of Standard Bank, delivered a powerful message: Africa is not merely a participant in the digital age, it has the resources, talent, and vision to lead it.

Woolworths CEO sells R37 million in shares
Woolworths CEO Roy Bagattini has sold R37 million in shares amid growing concerns over the retailer’s executive pay.

AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.

‘Second home’ pub opens as a warm space
Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say its cheaper to be in pub than heat home

Win for Please Call Me idea-man Makate, and good news about electricity prices in South Africa
Here are 5 important things happening in South Africa today, Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

Why South African parents are choosing AISJ boarding
AISJ is a top choice for local and international families, offering a boarding program for Grades 8 – 12 with private rooms, 24/7 care, and world-class facilities. Students benefit from multiple academic pathways and personalised support for diverse learners.

One top car brand has a serious perception problem in South Africa
Ford, one of the most popular car brands in South Africa, has a much worse media sentiment rating than its main competitors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Suzuki.

‘Living off grid is not a dream, it’s a nightmare’
Off-grid households say they would love a mains connection, but the price is just too high.

Is AI in recruitment a ‘race to the bottom’?
AI helps jobseekers to apply for hundreds of roles, meanwhile employers use AI to filter them.

Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China
Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

A look at the competing bids for Warner Bros Discovery
What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance’s blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.