As annual bonuses hit bank accounts, a surprising pattern is emerging in South Africa: consumers are increasingly turning to buy now pay later schemes, strategically balancing debt repayment with seasonal spending. Discover how this trend is reshaping consumer habits across the country.
READ MORENjiaPay, the fintech company recently spun out of Talk360, has raised R35m in new funding to expand its payments orchestration business in Africa.
READ MOREThe criteria for choosing a communication partner have shifted. While the pressure of loadshedding has eased, businesses are now navigating a new set of infrastructure challenges – from water scarcity and freight bottlenecks to a surge in sophisticated, AI-driven cyber threats.
Choosing a provider in this environment is no longer just about basic connectivity, it is about finding a partner that offers the technical depth and flexibility to handle a more complex economic landscape.
READ MOREOn average, South Africans belong to at least 10 loyalty programmes and potentially more. Even when the economy isn’t as tight as it has been, programmes that offer cash back or points that can be used as cash are incredibly valuable.
READ MOREEuphoria Telecom has promoted Reshma Lutchman to Head of Sales. Lutchman will lead both direct and channel sales, playing a key role in Euphoria’s next phase of growth. Lutchman joined the company in late 2024 as its sales manager.
READ MOREBetween the upcoming mid-term budget policy statement and corporate financial year-end, now is an ideal time for South Africans to check the health of their retirement investments. As with all planning and budgets, the trick is weighing long-term costs against actual performance, experts say.
READ MOREIf you look at the macroeconomic forecasts for South Africa this year, the message is clear. We are entering a period where efficiency is not just a metric for the operations manager. It is a survival strategy for the boardroom.
READ MOREIn a business environment defined by volatility and the constant pressure to do more with less, South African organisations are leaking capital through a common but often overlooked channel. According to Dominique Yeates, head of product operations at Qwerti, over-provisioning services has become the silent budget drain in local IT sectors, resulting in significant financial waste on resources that provide no operational value.
READ MOREIn a technology landscape increasingly dominated by automated agents and chatbots, the humble telephone call was predicted to become obsolete. However, as we settle into 2026, South African businesses are finding the opposite to be true.
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