Business
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Can AI chatbot Mona run a coffee shop? Stockholm startup puts it to the test
Mona, an AI manager and powered by Google’s Gemini, is running a coffee shop in Stockholm – from hiring staff, placing orders at suppliers to balancing the budget.
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Eskom pays out R5.4 billion in bonuses despite reliance on state bailout
State power utility Eskom has paid R5.4 billion in performance incentives to its employees during the 2025 financial year.
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SA wine industry welcomes China zero-tariff access
South African wine producers are set to benefit from the removal of all import tariffs on exports to China.
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Mercedes-Benz profits dip as China competition bites, Middle East conflict threatens supply chains
Mercedes-Benz reported a 17% drop in quarterly profit, hit by fierce Chinese competition and growing fears over Middle East supply disruptions.
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MADE IN THE BAY: Showcasing Nelson Mandela Bay’s global competitiveness
Nelson Mandela Bay’s ‘Made in the Bay’ initiative showcases local products & innovations to build region-of-origin identity & unlock markets.
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SAA receives sixth consecutive disclaimed audit as opposition parties demand answers
South African Airways faces financial scrutiny after receiving disclaimed audits, prompting calls for an independent investigation into governance and finances.
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Chery debuts flexible Tiggo V at Beijing Auto Show, eyes South African families
Chery unveiled the new Tiggo V at Auto China 2026, a revolutionary multi-purpose vehicle that transforms between SUV, MPV and bakkie.
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Beyers Chocolates faces liquidation amid dispute with Woolworths
Beyers Chocolates faces liquidation amid Woolworths dispute, but retailer reassures customers that popular chocolate products remain available nationwide.
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Dis-Chem launches restructuring process, over 500 staff affected
Dis-Chem begins restructuring process affecting 500 staff, while planning 200 new head office roles to support future growth and competitiveness.
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Cape Town’s congestion crisis: Transport expert warns of ‘complete failure’
Logistics expert warns Cape Town’s fragmented transport system is ‘recipe for complete failure’ as city heads toward 10 million residents by 2050.
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