MTN silent over issues of fraud
MTN refuses to say whether it has reported millions in fraudulent transactions and airtime theft on its network.
Asime Nyide
A professional public service is key for SA
Public service is seen as one of the primary features of a modern democracy. Sadly, the requirement is seldom honoured in South Africa.
Electric vehicles just a pipe dream for South Africa?
Electric vehicles have been hailed as an environmental gamechanger of sorts – but what if the complete opposite were true?Â
South African films aren’t cutting the mustard
A decrease in the number and revenue of local films means South Africans have little interest in paying to go and see films in cinemas.
Land ownership too explosive an issue to allow reckless inaccuracies
The IRR is taking legal advice on possible steps against the SAHRC for peddling a blatant factual inaccuracy on land ownership in SA.
The electricity connection fees dilemma
The debates have left the wider public confused. South Africa’s electricity supply has become increasingly unreliable and expensive.
2024 could be a ‘breakthrough moment’ for SA as electorate seeks alternatives
2024 national elections could herald a transitional phase in the history of SA, depending on emergence of a new political vehicle located outside of traditional party politics.
South Africa calls for more streaming regulation (Netflix, Disney+ in the crosshairs)
SA now finds itself calling for more regulations on international streaming sites in an effort to level the playing field with local services.
Best of BizNews #8 – Nene firing aftershock: Barclays UK wants to sell R73bn SA subsidiary Absa
We revisit the shock firing of former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene by then president Jacob Zuma, which sent shockwaves throughout financial assets sectors.
Social Compact or no Social Compact: that is the question
Ramaphosa committed to forging a social compact between SA’s economic role-players to ‘grow our economy, create jobs and combat hunger.’