South African retail grows in first half of 2025, but tech sales remain under pressure. A local liquor distribution company sets sights on African expansion through a foreign investment deal. And why the future of work is not hybrid, but intentional. Moneyweb
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[TOP STORY] Google backs local AI startups in bid to drive job creation
‘AI presents a level playing field where this was sprung upon us all at the same time. Now we all have the same opportunity to pick up on learnings, to play with the different platforms, to build different solutions leveraging AI,’ says Folarin Aiyegbusi, startup developer at Google. Moneyweb
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Landfill crisis: Bad for economy and jobs
What the surprise GDP rebound means for monetary policy and investor sentiment. A major banks analysis shows stability amidst uncertainty. And can AI startups fix SA’s job crisis? Moneyweb
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[TOP STORY] E-hailing clampdown: Panic buttons and branding required
‘When a driver or a passenger activates that in-app SOS feature, it directly connects to Aura’s auto-dispatch platform. The nearest vetted private response vehicle autonomously is dispatched to the incident,’ says Justin Suttner, GM for Aura sub-Saharan Africa. Moneyweb
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High-stakes R147.9m Madlanga corruption commission kicks off
A look at new security requirements for e-hailing companies in SA. A stark reality, as a new report finds that 82% of young South Africans earn less than R6 000. And how a 40-city African AI hackathon is set to change how AI serves communities. Moneyweb
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