Intellectual property lawyer salary ranges – Employment guide
Intellectual property lawyer salaries in South Africa average approximately R29,832 per month, or R357,989 annually, according to OptiSalary's 2026 estimate based on 14 submissions....
Coffee barista salary ranges – Employment guide
Coffee barista salaries in South Africa average approximately R6,396 per month, according to Indeed, based on 85 reported salaries updated on 8 October 2026....
Africanising technology – why AI must be built for the continent
The narrative about Africa’s technological future often relies on the narrow assumption that the continent must “catch up” with global innovation. However, this framing misses a critical point: Africa has never simply consumed technology. We adapt it, reshape it, and increasingly originate it. This is the essence of Africanisation: designing and deploying technology to respond directly to the continent’s cultural nuances, economic realities, and local challenges.
Timber beneficiation – driving furniture industry growth
Southern Africa has timber resources, manufacturing expertise and strong demand for furniture. The recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week explored how better connections between these strengths could create more competitive businesses while retaining more value and jobs in the region.
Tangible brand identity – why trust is more than words
Most companies manage their identity through language. They develop mission statements, brand voice guides, and value propositions. However, these messages often lose their meaning when people repeat them without conviction. What actually builds trust is something different. A strong brand identity often connects to something people can hold, rather than something they are simply told.
The Munich Affair
The Munich Affair by James Patterson delivers a gripping historical thriller that blends murder, political intrigue, and buried secrets. Set in Munich in 1931, the novel explores a chilling mystery surrounding Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. When a young woman dies in Hitler’s apartment, authorities declare her death a suicide. However, Detective Inspector Thomas Bauer suspects murder. The victim, Geli Raubal, was Hitler’s niece.
Personal trainer salary ranges – Employment guide
Personal trainer salaries in South Africa average approximately R9,080 per month, according to Indeed data updated on 27 July 2026, based on 32 reported...
Medical sales rep salary ranges – Employment guide
Medical sales rep salaries in South Africa vary according to the products being sold, experience, employer, territory and commission structure. Indeed reports an average...
Competition Commission guidelines – smaller mergers remain on the radar
For businesses considering an acquisition, falling below South Africa’s mandatory merger notification thresholds might seem to mean one less regulatory hurdle to worry about. But that is not always the case. Recent developments show that smaller deals can still attract the attention of the Competition Commission, particularly where a transaction could affect competition or involves a business whose true value may not yet be reflected in its turnover or assets.
Intelligent grids – predicting disruptions beyond the weather
Mark Twain famously said: “If you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change”. Weather unpredictability has plagued mankind since the dawn of time. Its effects reach every facet of life, including the operation of our electricity distribution networks. As severe weather moves across a region, it can affect several parts of the grid simultaneously.
