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To celebrate 65 years of providing trusted insights, we have released a new study that uncovers what truly influences the choices South Africans make when they spend their money. The South African consumer unveiled reflects a shift in behaviour that goes beyond price and focuses on emotion and trust.

In construction, return on investment (ROI) is not only measured on-site. It begins long before a tender is published, with the quality of the information your team uses to decide where to spend its time. I often meet contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who work very hard, chasing dozens of possibilities, yet still feel as if they are always a step behind.

Picture this: It’s peak travel season and you have left it until the last minute to book accommodation for that all-important conference. Now, your only options are a presidential suite in Sandton or a faded motel on the outskirts of the city. The motel comes with shared bathrooms and no sign of a Nespresso machine. Sound familiar?

More than 30% of South African adventure travellers spend under R500 per person per day. Yet, they demand high-value experiences. This is according to our new traveller insights. The study is the most comprehensive analysis of South Africa's domestic adventure tourism market to date. It surveyed over 4,200 respondents in partnership with Wesgro through the 101 Adventures Western Cape Competition.

The past two financial years brought significant financial disruption across sub-Saharan Africa. Economies, corporates, and consumers faced sustained pressure due to challenging macro-economic factors. Structural changes in the video entertainment industry further compounded this disruption.

Navigating the current volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape is crucial for businesses. This is essential to ensure uninterrupted trade and access to finance. Escalating geopolitical tensions and strained trade relations continue to test global economic resilience.

In the 2025 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveiled a proposed staggered increase to the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. This move, designed to address economic challenges and fund key government initiatives, will undoubtedly add pressure to small businesses, especially those who are already struggling with cash flow. However, it’s worth understanding who pays VAT, how VAT contributes to total tax revenue, and how you as a small business can manage this change.

Companies are increasingly abandoning cloud as they shift data and workloads back to on-premises platforms. However, is this the right move? Cloud costs more than companies expected. According to a Citrix survey, organisations are reversing cloud adoption and repatriating workloads to on-prem solutions.

Chief financial officers (CFOs) know that the cloud can save them money. Yet as they pore over their income statements, many CFOs are concerned to see that their cloud costs are skyrocketing every month.

Imagine you’re on a highway with guardrails providing a safety barrier that keeps you from going off course. These guardrails guide you safely to your destination. However, when you reach retirement, the guardrails come off, leaving you uncertain. Which direction should you take to ensure the rest of your journey is safe?