Big TV licence changes planned for South Africa – including a new tax
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is moving ahead with plans to introduce a new tax to replace the longstanding TV licence fee.Media, HeadlineRead More
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Tech trends and major shopping changes coming to South Africa
Retailer Woolworths expects shopping in South Africa to become increasingly digital in the coming years as more people use less traditional platforms such as Tiktok and Instagram to do their shopping.Technology, Headline, WoolworthsRead More
Updated cannabis laws planned for South Africa
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says it supports the legalisation of cannabis for private, commercial and medical use in South Africa.Lifestyle, HeadlineRead More
Some good news for businesses in South Africa
Recent data published by Statistics South Africa indicates a positive first quarter for businesses as liquidations are lower than previously recorded.Business, ABSA, Headline, statssaRead More
South Africans are flying again
South Africa’s aviation sector is finally showing some promising signs of recovery, following two years of Covid-19 restrictions that impacted the global industry severely, with 2022 expected to be a year of steady rebound and renewed activity.Lifestyle, HeadlineRead More
Updated minimum wage planned for South Africa
The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that it will be formalising a new minimum wage for South Africa in the coming financial year.Finance, HeadlineRead More
How to reach 850,000 South African business owners with an online advertising campaign
BusinessTech is the best online platform to reach South African business owners, thanks to its position as the largest business news website in the country.Industry News, BusinessTechRead More
New subject changes planned for schools in South Africa
The department of basic education plans to further review its Mathematics, Science and Technology (MST) curriculum to better prepare students for the fourth industrial revolution.Technology, HeadlineRead More
South Africa’s energy regulator just approved the first two private 100MW generation projects
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, the regulatory authority for electricity supply, has registered two new 100 MW solar projects.Energy, African Rainbow Energy, Headline, Sola GroupRead More
South Africa rejects civil servant demands for 10% pay increases
South Africa’s government rejected demands from labor unions representing 1.3 million state workers for 10% raises and increased housing allowances and other stipends, instead proposing that it extend the payment of an additional R1,000 ($63) monthly cash stipend by a further year.Business OpinionRead More