Approaching rate cuts: what the Reserve Bank has in store for South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As interest rates seen globally continue to shift, South Africa stands at a potential turning point where judicious rate adjustments could shape the local economy ...

Spar Group faces up to R170 million lawsuit over delayed SAP implementation

Edward West|Published

The Spar Group faces a significant legal challenge as Giannacopoulos Group franchisees sue for damages estimated at R170 million over a botched SAP software implementation ...

SA's automotive industry is calling for policy adjustments, not punitive tariffs, says BMW

Siphelele Dludla|Published

BMW Group South Africa and industry representatives urge the government to implement targeted policy changes to bolster local manufacturing, rather than imposing ...

Philip Morris warns illicit tobacco trade poses significant challenges for SA's industry

Tawanda Karombo|Published

Philip Morris South Africa warns that the rapid growth of illicit tobacco trade and regulatory uncertainty are threatening the local tobacco industry, as highlighted ...

Dubai to expand financial hub with $27 billion in new projects

Bloomberg|Published

Dubai is poised to invest over 100 billion dirhams ($27 billion) to expand its financial hub, meeting the soaring demand from foreign firms and addressing space ...

‘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.

Salary increases are expected this year on stronger economy

BR Reporter|Published

An analysis by PayInc reveals that South Africa's salary earners can expect real increases in 2026, driven by economic recovery, record-high commodity prices, and ...

Maria Williams celebrates Supreme Court ruling as Pick n Pay's appeal is dismissed

Philippa Larkin|Published

Maria Williams has welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss Pick n Pay’s final appeal in her long-running slip-and-fall case, marking a significant ...

Dutch tech firm ASML says to cut around 1,700 jobs

AFP|Published

Dutch tech giant ASML said Wednesday that it would lay off around 1,700 people.

Empowerment organisation red flags R100bn Transformation Fund

Philippa Larkin|Published

Unconventional CA raises alarms about the R100bn Transformation Fund, claiming it fails to address the real needs of South Africa's entrepreneurs and SMMEs.

Vukile's Spanish unit sells R5.3bn retail park portfolio to focus on shopping centres

Edward West|Published

Vukile Property Fund's Spanish subsidiary Castellana is selling its retail parks portfolio for R5.3 billion to reinvest in shopping centres with higher growth potential ...

Rebuilding South Africa's financial reputation post-grey list removal

Dean Jennison|Published

South Africa's recent removal from the FATF and EU grey lists marks a pivotal moment in its financial journey. While this achievement brings relief, the country ...

Building trust and resilience: how insurers can anchor consumers in a changing risk landscape

Sandra Sithole and Rethabile Shabalala|Published

The South African insurance industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past few years, despite a challenging economy and a changing risk landscape. ...

How to move the energy needle without overcommitting capital

Manie de Waal|Published

South African businesses face rising energy costs, volatile tariffs and tighter capital conditions. The smartest transition strategies are oftentimes pragmatic rather ...

Mr Price outperforms market with 5.9% December sales growth

Edward West|Published

Mr Price Group has reported 5.9% sales growth for December, outperforming the broader South African retail market's 3% growth during the crucial holiday trading ...

Dollar struggles to recover from losses after Trump comments

AFP|Published

Traders are also keeping an eye on the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, hoping for some guidance on its plans for interest rates amid uncertainty over the US president's ...

The new face of fraud: why we need to accept that seeing is no longer believing

Richard Ford|Published

Fraud has shifted. It is no longer just about financial theft; it is about identity theft in the most visceral sense.

BMW Responsibility Days: When corporate responsibility becomes industrial strategy

Siphelele Dludla|Published

BMW Group Responsibility Days 2025 showcased the company's innovative approach to embedding responsibility within its industrial strategy, highlighting significant ...