Even in more remote areas and low-income neighborhoods, mobile phone use has grown commonplace. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals recognize the potential of these technologies to bring about profound societal transformation, as evidenced by the aforementioned study. However, while the potential of mobile phones and other ICTs to empower women has been debated at...
A 57-year-old geologist from Gauteng defied the odds in what can only be described as a lotto miracle. In a stunning turn of events, he bet twice on the same lotto numbers and won both times! Thanks to his good fortune, he won both prizes in the April 14 Lotto Plus draw, for a...
In the middle of Durban, there lived a young man named Hoosen Bobat whose love of tennis took him beyond himself. He was a tremendous 18-year-old talent, but a cruel social system kept him from taking his position on the Wimbledon court where he belonged. University student Bobat showed great promise, and in 1971...
Inequality is nothing new in South Africa, which has one of the world’s biggest income gaps. South Africa has one of the world’s largest income gaps. The worrying pay gap between CEOs and workers at companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is one of the most visible signs of this issue. Since...
As an entrepreneur in South Africa, the art of investing can be the difference between financial independence and living paycheck to paycheck. Personal investment strategies are pivotal in guiding your financial decisions, helping you grow your wealth, and securing a financially stable future. Whether you’re a budding freelancer seeking to grow your wealth or...
Johannesburg Stats SA has recently shown a startling increase in the average pay for South Africans, up 6.8% from the first quarter of 2022. The latest employment survey, conducted in the first quarter of 2023, shows a significant increase in the average monthly income of South Africans to R25 304 from the corresponding period...
Small businesses and startups now have access to the single most important innovation needed to compete with multinational enterprises, and it’s completely free. But it’s still early days, and there are no instructions yet. You may count on me to lend a hand. Competition from giant firms with seemingly endless resources has long been...
Picture this: the Metrorail, rush hour, people jostling for a place to sit, and there’s a woman with her bag occupying a seat next to her. Shocking, right? The twist in the tale? She’s doing it to protect herself from potential creepers. You’ve got to admit, this isn’t your everyday commute story. Our main...
Several financial technology (FinTech) startups are helping to pave the way for new kinds of financial services in South Africa. Amid this shift, iKhokha takes the lead by offering small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across the country a compelling deal. The Problem: Exorbitant Transaction Costs High transaction fees and monthly card machine rental costs...