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With over 70% of South African households reporting financial stress and over a third expecting to struggle with monthly bills, financial inclusion must mean more than just access to credit. It requires enabling cash-reliant consumers to participate seamlessly in an increasingly digital economy. On KayaBiz, we sit down with Brett…

As South Africans head to the polls for local government elections, a massive financial time bomb continues to shadow municipalities across the country: overdue municipal debt to Eskom has officially ballooned to R122.5 billion, with over 110 local councils owing more than R1 million each. On KayBiz, energy infrastructure and…

With high interest rates and elevated fuel prices continuing to squeeze disposable incomes, South African households are approaching Black November with renewed caution and deliberate intent. We sit down with Pascalle Albrecht, Executive for Payment Solutions at Absa Business Banking to break down what the numbers really reveal about consumer…

Following the United States' decision to terminate South Africa and Rwanda’s duty-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), KayBiz dives into the real-world economic fallout. Nzinga Qunta speaks directly to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to understand SA's official response, mitigation plans for key export…

Dis-Chem grew revenue by 8% and continued gaining market share, but earnings came under pressure as the retailer accelerated investment in digital transformation, new stores and its healthcare ecosystem. CEO Rui Morais discusses Better Rewards, expansion plans, changing consumer behaviour and the long-term strategy underpinning the group's investment drive