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South African businesses cannot keep adapting to governance failure

South African businesses have adapted to state failure and corruption for years, but continuous resilience cannot replace real institutional accountability and economic reform.

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NTT DATA calls on businesses to rethink AI

At NTT DATA’s Imagine 2026 event in South Africa, industry leaders explored how businesses can transition from testing artificial intelligence to deploying practical, secure, and…

Global thought leaders converge for Singularity Summit in Sandton

The Singularity South Africa Summit 2025 opened in Johannesburg, uniting over 2 000 global thinkers and leaders to explore how AI, robotics, and exponential technologies can…

Food Lovers Market. Image: Supplied

Is Food Lover's Market involved in illegal electricity connection?

An engineering report commissioned by Summit Property Company reveals that a Food Lover’s Market franchise in Boksburg allegedly bypassed its meter, leaving the landlord with…

South African AI Awards to recognise innovation that creates opportunity

The inaugural South African AI Awards, presented by NTT DATA, will celebrate local artificial intelligence innovation focused on inclusive socio-economic prosperity in Sandton.

Founder: Fynbos surrounding the Cape Floral Kingdom caught Lorna Scott’s attention . . . today, a South African gin has found its way into international markets. Photos: Supplied

Inverroche: The South African gin that travelled beyond Stilbaai

Once mistaken for an imported European spirit, Inverroche gin has grown from a kitchen-table experiment in Stilbaai into a global brand sold in 25 countries, powered by local…

Chery confirms the three models that will be produced in SA

Chery Southern Africa will manufacture the Omoda C4, the Chery Grootman bakkie, and the Jetour T2 at its newly acquired Rosslyn plant in Pretoria starting in 2027.

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026: All you need to know

Global thought leaders, tech specialists, and entrepreneurs are set to gather at the Sandton Convention Centre for Singularity Summit South Africa 2026, exploring AI, robotics,…

South Africa’s AI promise faces a test of real-world impact

An assessment of entries to the South African AI Awards highlights strong progress in African languages and SME enablement, alongside persistent gaps in governance, research, and…

A recuperating Deputy President Mashatile to take centre stage at Limpopo investment indaba

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is set to deliver the keynote address at the sixth Limpopo Investment Conference and launch the InvestSA One Stop Shop in Polokwane, marking his…

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South Africa’s supplement crackdown risks R22bn health industry

South Africa's push to regulate natural health and wellness products under a strict pharmaceutical regime threatens an R22 billion industry, placing thousands of jobs, small…

Purse strings: Parks Tau, the minister of trade, industry and competition. Photo: GCIS

R23.4 billion allocated to black industrialists

The Industrial Development Corporation has committed R23.4 billion towards the black industrialists programme for 2025, benefiting 48 entrepreneurs across key manufacturing…

Heritage Beyond the Brand

This Heritage Month, HEINEKEN Beverages highlights how brand heritage is rooted in local communities, driving agricultural development, supplier empowerment, and sustainable…

NTT DATA backs South Africa’s first national AI Awards as exclusive platinum partner

NTT DATA South Africa has joined the inaugural South African AI Awards as Exclusive Platinum Partner, providing major backing to recognise and promote local artificial…

ASI marks 18 years with a celebration of South African talent

ASI celebrated its 18th anniversary with a gala dinner blending South African arts, culture, and business ambition, reflecting on its growth and future contributions to the…

The Missing Principle in AI Governance: Accountability

Organisations readily endorse ethical AI principles, but without enforceable accountability and explainability, these values fall short. True AI governance demands that…

The panel: The session brought together, from left, Siddharth Zarabi, the group editor of Business Today, who moderated the discussion; Sachin Ahuja, the CEO of Alfeco Holdings Group, Manpreet Singh, the president of the Indian Chamber of International Business; and Kalpana Ajayan, the regional head, South Asia at Women's World Banking. Photo: Supplied

BRICS opens doors to a new business era

Business leaders at the India Today BRICS Roundtable in New Delhi explored cross-border opportunities, highlighting how trade, manufacturing, and investment can drive new growth…

Vehicle industry fights back

Despite widespread factory closures and thousands of job cuts across South Africa's automotive industry, a new R1.1-billion parts facility at Dube TradePort offers a glimmer of…

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme of over 40 global speakers

Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 has announced its full speaker line-up and programme, bringing over 40 global innovators to Johannesburg to tackle AI, exponential…