By Andre van den Berg, Director, Banking and Finance at CMS South AfricaThe South African financial landscape is currently experiencing a surge in digital adoption and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. The fintech sector has transitioned
From defence to offence: Why 2026 is South Africa's year of being back in the gameIf 2025 was the year South Africa had to steel itself for a tsunami of crises, 2026 could well shape
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has launched the SME Sustainable Finance Stocktake: Turning Ambition into Action. The report reveals record levels of sustainability ambition but warns
David Reynders, CTO, Merchant CapitalAccess to finance remains uneven in South Africa. Smaller businesses, particularly in the informal sector, rural communities, or women-led enterprises, still encounter friction that feels structural. Much of the debate turns
In South Africa, burnout among professionals is a pressing reality, with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) revealing in a recent report that 52% of employees surveyed have been diagnosed with a mental health condition,
Despite being employed, many South African workers continue to feel financially strained and it shows at work. Old Mutual's Savings & Investment Monitor 2023 found that 37% of South Africans consider themselves highly financially strained
In a country marked by stark economic disparities, South African women face unique challenges in achieving financial independence and security. The financial landscape, shaped by historical inequalities and ongoing societal barriers, often presents a complex maze for women to navigate. Despite
By Raindren Moodley, Executive: Advisory Services at Ariston GlobalSouth African entrepreneurs have a problem. How do they grow their businesses when the country accounts for just 0.5% of global GDP and is growing at a
NielsenIQ (NIQ), in collaboration with World Data Lab (WDL), has released a comprehensive generational spending report focused on Generation X, the cohort born between 1965 and 1980. Titled The X Factor: How Generation X is quietly
Ravi Bhat, Chief Solutions and AI Transformation Officer at Microsoft South Africa Artificial intelligence (AI) is, and will continue to redefine financial services, moving beyond operational efficiency to fundamentally shift decision-making, security, customer engagement, and financial
