Biz Community News Updates

South Africa’s construction sector could see a significant boost from plans to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at revitalising Gauteng’s southern corridor. Read more »

Core has launched a Microsoft Surface Reseller Programme aimed at expanding opportunities for small and mid-sized IT resellers in South Africa. Read more »

From Jewel City to Marshalltown, targeted urban regeneration and strong rental yields are drawing first-time buyers and investors back to Johannesburg’s CBD while traditional nodes hold steady. Read more »

Standard Bank has closed a $800m sustainability-linked syndicated loan, drawing strong interest from global investors, marking one of the most significant funding deals by an African bank this year. Read more »

Index recognition of a second major REIT significantly invested in multifamily rentals signals growing institutional investment appeal of the sector Read more »

The cause of a fire that destroyed much of Mthatha’s iconic Botha Sigcau building on Tuesday, 24 March is still under investigation. Read more »

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has announced the renewal of its partnership with Comic Con Cape Town 2026 as official event partner, reinforcing its long-term commitment to connecting with digitally engaged audiences through innovation, gaming and experiential marketing. Read more »

The global travel and tourism sector recorded its strongest year on record in 2025, contributing $11.6tn to the global economy and growing significantly faster than overall economic output, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Read more »

In a mobility sector reshaped by disruption, margin compression and aggressive new entrants, scale alone is no longer a differentiator. What increasingly separates sustainable leaders from transactional operators is culture and the discipline to convert culture into performance. Read more »

South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy was published for public comment on 10 April, marking a new phase of artificial intelligence deployment, risk and accountability in the country. Read more »