Tag Archives: Africa

Of the 26.8 million active software developers globally, only 121,000 reside in South Africa – out of a total of 716,000 in Africa. Add to this the fact that 38% of African developers work for at least one organisation outside of the continent and it’s clear why tech talent is …

The latest FNB/BER Building Confidence Index shows contractor confidence in South Africa rose to a more than five-year high in Q2 2022, primarily on the back of a work-from-home shift and the infrastructure damage caused by natural disasters in parts of the country. “The extent of the improvement in residential …

The opening of international borders, relaxation of travel restrictions, resumption of international flights, widespread vaccination and reopening of in-campus classes by overseas universities are the major contributors to the increase in outbound traffic from South Africa this year. This is according to VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and …

With the seemingly never-ending fuel price increases, consumers continue to search for ways to minimise monthly costs. This has translated into an influx of requests from customers looking for fuel-efficient cars, says vehicle retailer WeBuyCars. “The frequency of fuel price increases are a real pain-point for consumers, and although we …

With so many South Africans working from home, it’s tempting to claim a home office space against business income when it comes to tax deductions. But not many realise that doing so can affect their capital gains tax when they sell their home, says Sohail Govender of Just Property who …

Retirement is a time for you to be enjoying a more relaxed pace of life, spending time with loved ones and friends, and enjoying the fruits of your working career. However, retirees could be at risk of becoming victims of cybercrime fraudsters who are targeting your ‘nest egg’. “The reality …

The smartphone market is very complex and different manufacturers thrive in different markets. Samsung thrives globally, Xiaomi thrives in India, Apple thrive in the U.S. / North America., Oppo and Vivo thrive in China / Asia and so on. However, which brand thrives in Nigeria / Africa? Have you heard …

The 2022 tax season will open in July – a condensed filing season compared to 2021, which was extended due to the long-tail impact of the pandemic, notes Hannes van den Berg, CEO at Consult by Momentum, who adds that instilling trust in taxpayers is vital to increasing tax collection. …

Africa has long provided a rich source of talented footballers for leagues around the world but the continent has tasted little success on the global stage. While there are a number of factors that have hampered development across the continent there is little doubt that FIFA have played their part …

Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine’s minister of foreign affairs said Thursday that there are at least three reasons for African countries to stand by Ukraine. Speaking at a special press briefing organised by Africa Regional Media Hub, Mr Kuleba made reference to Africa’s colonial history by saying Africa should “understand very well …