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South Africa is looking better. Should you bring your money home?
Johan Minnie|Published

South Africa is looking better. Should you bring your money home?

Grid capacity is South Africa’s real energy crisis

Wayne Cowie|Published

South Africa is at a pivotal moment with 72 GW of renewable energy projects in the pipeline. However, the national grid's capacity issues threaten to stall progress, ...

US strikes on Iran jolt global markets as oil surges and investors turn cautious

Ashley Lechman|Published

Renewed military action between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher, weighed on global equities and placed investors back into risk off mode. ...

South Africa's path to electric mobility

Joubert Roux|Published

Discover how South Africa is navigating its energy transition and building a sustainable future for electric vehicles, despite grid limitations.

Wall Street rally loses momentum as investors prepare for crucial earnings season

Ashley Lechman|Published

Market optimism is being tested by corporate earnings expectations, geopolitical risks and key economic data expected this week.

ADNOC's acquisition of Shell Downstream South Africa: What it means for the economy

Yogashen Pillay|Published

ADNOC Distribution has announced a $1 billion acquisition of Shell Downstream South Africa, marking a significant step in its international growth strategy and promising ...

South African Bookmakers Association calls for urgent action against illegal offshore gambling

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) urges immediate action to block illegal offshore gambling websites, emphasising the need for effective enforcement ...

Declining confidence among South African SMEs amid rising fuel prices

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African SMEs are facing declining confidence due to rising fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions, prompting a shift towards survival strategies and operational ...

South Africa's youth mental health crisis deepens as financial and workplace pressures mount

Ashley Lechman|Published

Mental health challenges remain the biggest concern for South Africa's youth, with financial stress, family responsibilities and workplace pressure driving demand ...

Samsung expects 1,800 percent operating profit leap on AI boom

AFP|Published

The world's largest memory chipmaker estimated April-June operating profit at 89.4 trillion won ($58.4 billion) -- up 1,810 percent on-year, a company statement ...

FNB commits R470 million to Balwin rental housing project in Johannesburg

Ashley Lechman|Published

FNB has committed R470 million to fund Balwin Properties' latest rental housing development in Johannesburg, reflecting growing confidence in South Africa's expanding ...

National Treasury withholds fund transfers to municipalities due to financial mismanagement

Edward West|Updated

National Treasury's decision to withhold July 2026 equitable share transfers to 60 municipalities highlights ongoing financial mismanagement and compliance failures ...

Pencil, not pen: reading Aboyeji's big week again

Andile Masuku|Published

A deep dive into Iyinoluwa Aboyeji's perspectives on the Africa Finance Corporation's role in shaping African finance, revealing insights that challenge conventional ...

Two-Pot withdrawals could leave you with a higher Sars tax bill

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

South Africans receiving Sars auto-assessments are urged to check them carefully, particularly if they made two-pot retirement withdrawals or earn additional income. ...

Wall Street closes higher, but futures waver ahead of earnings reports

Ashley Lechman|Published

Stay tuned as we cover the latest developments in financial markets, including key earnings reports, economic data releases, and updates from the global trading ...

Fake K Way jackets are flooding the market as counterfeiters cash in on iconic brand

Ashley Lechman|Published

As demand for K Way jackets surges this winter, Cape Union Mart is warning consumers that counterfeit products are putting jobs, local manufacturing and brand trust ...

Scramble for Africa 2.0: inside the AI race for Africa’s data

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Explore the critical implications of Africa's 'Scramble 2.0' as global tech giants race for data dominance on the continent. This article delves into the historical ...

Independence on paper: why boards need independence of mind

Nqobani Mzizi|Published

Explore the critical difference between formal independence and genuine independent judgement in governance, and discover why true independence is essential for ...

How AI helps Sars to stop eFiling fraud

Lucas Molefe|Published

South Africa's tax season brings a sharp rise in phishing scams, eFiling account hijacking and fraud targeting SARS taxpayers. Lucas Molefe, Cybersecurity Expert ...

South Africa's data breaches could be costing the economy R142 billion a year

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's more than 3,200 reported data breaches have cost the economy an estimated R142 billion, with experts warning that simple employee training could prevent ...