How Eskom can deliver cheaper electricity to South Africans

Thomas Garner|Published

The debate over electricity affordability in South Africa hinges on critical decisions regarding generation assets. As Eskom's operational improvements create opportunities ...

Uber Eats–Gauteng partnership surpasses targets, unlocks R1bn for township businesses

Banele Ginindza|Published

Discover how a partnership between Uber Eats and the South African Department of Economic Development is digitising township entrepreneurs, creating thousands of ...

BofA sees March rate cut as Moody’s flags debt and SOE risks in South Africa’s recovery

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Bank of America forecasts a 25 basis points rate cut for South Africa next month, driven by improving economic conditions, despite warnings from Moody's about ongoing ...

Mantengu mining delays worker payments amid cash flow concerns

Edward West|Published

Workers at Langpan Mining face financial strain after the company failed to pay January wages, citing missed production targets. This raises serious questions about ...

Fedhasa urges caution as SA hits record tourist arrivals, says recovery still uneven

Yogashen Pillay|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces a record 10.5 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, but Fedhasa warns that many of these visitors are not contributing ...

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Women of UP shine at SA Women in Science Awards

Partnered Content|Published

The University of Pretoria congratulates the outstanding #WomenOfUP for their excellence in their respective fields of work.

Fuel price cuts welcomed as boost for consumers, agriculture and inflation outlook

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister Gwede Mantashe announces a significant reduction in fuel prices, providing relief for consumers and businesses, particularly in the agricultural sector, ...

Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms

AFP|Published

A global memory chip shortage, created by massive demand for artificial intelligence hardware, threatens to push up manufacturing costs for the " Super Mario" maker. ...

China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards

AFP|Published

Chinese car models already approved for launch will have an additional two years to achieve compliance, the ministry said.

Walmart’s new CEO takes over with $1 trillion valuation in reach

Bloomberg|Published

John Furner steps into the role of CEO at Walmart during a pivotal moment, as the retail giant experiences significant growth and approaches a $1 trillion valuation. ...

If the prime lending rate is phased out, what does it mean for consumers?

Therese Grobler|Published

Speaking at Davos, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the prime rate would potentially be phased out in line with the bank’s current ...

Vukile expands Spanish portfolio with R1.93 billion Berceo shopping centre acquisition

Edward West|Published

South Africa's third-largest REIT, Vukile, has acquired the Berceo Shopping Centre in Spain for €101 million as part of its strategic asset rotation following the ...

Urgent action needed on vehicle industry as reform momentum shows mixed progress - BLSA

Busiswe Mavuso|Published

South Africa's vehicle industry is at a crossroads, facing a bleak future as cheap imports flood the market. With local production plummeting, urgent government ...

SA’s Afreximbank upgrade opens door to more trade and investment

Staff Reporter|Published

In a historic move, South Africa elevates its status in Afreximbank, opening new avenues for trade finance, industrial development, and regional cooperation across ...

The growing importance of sovereign AI in a globalised digital economy

Sarthak Rohal|Published

As AI becomes integral to our lives, who should control the data that drives it? Explore the rise of sovereign AI and its implications for national autonomy in a ...

Lula secures R340 million funding to empower South African SMEs

BR Reporter|Published

Lula, the South African SME funding platform, has secured R340 million from FMO, a Dutch development bank, to revolutionise access to finance for micro, small, and ...

Impala Platinum shares increase as earnings to soar by over 390%

Edward West|Published

Impala Platinum Holdings reports extraordinary earnings growth of up to 411% for the six months to December 2025, driven by stronger PGM prices and solid operational ...

UpScrolled: The rise of alternative social media platforms is here

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Discover how UpScrolled, a new social media platform developed by Palestinian Australian entrepreneur Issam Hijazi, is challenging the dominance of Big Tech and ...