South African consumers and businesses face renewed financial pressure following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, effective 25 September 2026. The move takes the prime lending rate to 10.75%.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration for businesses. It is already influencing how organisations analyse data, make decisions, engage with customers and improve efficiency. Across South Africa and KwaZuluNatal, business leaders are exploring how AI can unlock growth, reduce costs and create competitive advantage.

UNLOCK26, an impactful event focusing on unlocking youth economic participation through finance, innovation and entrepreneurship took place on Saturday 19 September. Hosted by The Kwakha Collective, and sponsored by DRG Outsourcing, BusinessFit SA and Standard Bank, the event brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders and young people for a morning of conversation, insight and connection.

The eThekwini Municipality welcomes the landmark decision by Ethiopian Airlines to launch a daily non-stop air service connecting Durban directly to its main hub in Addis Ababa from 11 December 2026.

EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, has welcomed the significant progress being made towards the completion of the new Cornubia Business Park in the north of Durban, with the first phase of the development nearing completion.

Rona Evans has always been drawn to a challenge. For the Cox Yeats partner, something is compelling about taking a complex problem apart, understanding how each element fits together and identifying exactly where things have gone wrong.

Customer complaints are part of daily life in many sectors, with those in the wholesale and retail sector being at the coalface of it. Cashiers, sales assistants, merchandisers, warehouse staff, supervisors, delivery teams, and managers all work under pressure, often in direct contact with customers who may be frustrated, impatient, or emotional. A key challenge facing employers in this industry is to protect the customer relationship without acting unfairly towards the emplo

Poor performance in the workplace refers to an employee’s consistent inability to meet the required performance standards as set out by the employer, this is often due to the employee having a lack of capacity, insufficient skills and competencies to perform the role at the required standard.

For venues, reaching capacity can be a sign of a healthy business, but it can also create a challenge. When demand for weddings, conferences, corporate functions and special events exceeds the available space, expanding the footprint of the venue can open the door to further opportunities.