SA is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the start-up funding recovery, raising $335.9 million. (Image created via ChatGPT) South Africa emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of Africa’s tech start-up funding rebound in 2025, as total capital raised across the continent surged 46.2% year-on-year to $1.64 billion. This is according to the latest…
One kilogram and a five hundred gram gold bars next to one kilogram silver bars at The Vaults Group gold dealers arranged in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold and silver prices rebounded on Tuesday after suffering a historic sell-off, with analysts suggesting that the recent corrections…
– At the end of 2025, Madagascar was the scene of a new political crisis. The removal of the president amid an electoral standoff, followed by demonstrations in Antananarivo and internet shutdowns in several tourist regions, plunged the sector into a sudden downturn. According to figures from the Ministry of Tourism, nearly 80 percent of…
The analysis is based on the latest job market data and shows that technology vacancies have increased by 18% year-on-year for the year up to end-October 2025. Vacancies increased 10% month-on-month from September to October 2025, signalling a clear and sustained uplift in the sector. Software developer returned to the top of the list of…
Hong Kong Spreephoto.de | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets started the week higher after the New York Federal Reserve President signaled that a third rate cut could happen this year. On Friday, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams suggested the Fed could lower its key interest rate from here as labor market weakness poses a…
IT roles continue to dominate the remote job market. Remote job opportunities are once again on the rise in South Africa, with IT roles topping the list of the most advertised remote working jobs. This follows a 13% drop in advertised remote vacancies during 2023 and 2024. This is according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends…
A guest wears red knitted Gucci x Adidas sweater, outside Bluemarble, during the Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 26, 2025 in Paris, France. Claudio Lavenia | Getty Images “Loud luxury” is poised for a comeback as ailing fashion houses attempt to inject a sense of newness and novelty…
