Starting 23 May 2024, South Africa will officially implement new regulations aimed at transforming the lighting industry.
Master Builders Association North (MBA North) has warned construction firms that deliberately flouting immigration laws and occupational health and safety regulations could result in fines, imprisonment and/or reputational damage.
Although the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) continues to face numerous challenges, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has noted that there are visible signs of progress in improving governance and service delivery.
A new report revealed that criminals are now targeting smartphones to gain access to banking accounts and credentials using malware through apps and malicious attachments and links.
South Africa is grappling with a siege of mafia-style extortion syndicates that have infiltrated nearly every sector of the economy.
The retail industry's evolution into a digital advertising platform is transforming the way brands engage with consumers. As retail evolves beyond traditional brick-and-mortar stores, it has increasingly become a hub for digital engagement, offering a rich environment for personalised marketing and real-time consumer interaction.
With loadshedding suspended in March, several fuel price cuts, lower inflation and the formation of the GNU (Government of National Unity) key milestones in 2024, coupled with the prospect of further interest rate relief, South Africa’s residential property market has responded positively with increasing activity and interest as a result of a more positive economic and political outlook. We have already seen national house prices gather momentum, rising to +4.9% in September 2024.
South Africa’s township consumers value trust, authenticity, and collaboration as key drivers in their buying decisions. That’s according to the 2024 Township Customer Experience (CX) Report, released by Rogerwilco, in partnership with Field & Insights Africa.
Over 56% of South Africans shop online multiple times per month, with 20% making weekly purchases.
We hope this message finds you well. As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and compliance of our industry, we are writing to inform you about a critical issue regarding asbestos contamination in certain roofing products.
