‘If you gambled with a site that is in Germany, what is going to happen is you will have to surrender those winnings to us. Then we do an investigation. Then we determine whether it is unlawful,’ says Lungile Dukwana, acting CEO of the National Gambling Board. Moneyweb

Goldilocks or gut punch? What 2026 holds for the global economy. Festive-season warning – illegal online gambling surges as scammers target South Africans. And hits, hijackings, hashtags and hope: What really moved SA in 2025. Moneyweb

‘My sense would be that the banks, in principle, might have agreed to this proposal, or else the Reserve Bank would not have made the public announcement,’ says Jannie Rossouw, honorary professor at the Wits Business School. Moneyweb

One ATM for all banks? Reserve Bank tables proposal to overhaul cash system. Three giants, one market: Alphabet, Amazon and Meta set to control 58% of global ad spend by 2026. And Madam & Eve skewer 2025. Moneyweb

‘We've noted with concern over a few years that a lot of bad actors have infiltrated the industry under the pretext of so-called VIP protection, whereas in actual fact, it’s to have one's own personal militia to settle business disputes,’ says Chad Thomas, organised crime investigator at IRS Forensic Investigations. Moneyweb

From DJ Warras to Witness D: The week SA’s hit-list went public and a look at the state of private security. A bold sustainability push gives worn workwear a second life. Moneyweb

‘The Uber Eats app is saving consumers more than 12.7 million hours by delivering meals and groceries directly to the door. What we're seeing is a real push and a real acceleration in the convenience culture trend,’ says Cassie Jaganyi, head of communications, Uber Sub-Saharan Africa. Moneyweb

Order. Eat. Repeat: Uber Eats unpacks SA’s wildest food habits of 2025. SA farmers left reeling after Botswana reimposes sudden vegetable import ban. And what to check before switching insurers as new premiums and risk profiles roll out. Moneyweb

‘You need to be honest with yourself and honest with your financial advisor. If you make those cuts, you make those changes, it really opens up a lot more opportunities for you and relief for you monthly,’ says Boipelo Ndimande, CFO at Consult by Momentum. Moneyweb

New vehicle finance business up 12% as demand accelerates. South Africa’s digital banks still run on decades-old systems – and it’s driving up costs, says expert. And why it’s not your bonus that is broken, but your budget. Moneyweb