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Ramaphosa says investment turnaround will take time as South Africa rebuilds confidence
Siphelele Dludla|Published

Ramaphosa says investment turnaround will take time as South Africa rebuilds confidence ...

Asian markets struggle as geopolitical tensions and oil prices weigh heavy

Ashley Lechman|Published

Tensions rise as markets react to the unfolding Iran conflict, soaring oil prices, and the potential for increased interest rate hikes later this year. Discover ...

Financial literacy for everyday South Africans: simple steps to start

Michele Jennings|Published

Discover practical steps to improve your financial literacy and take control of your money with this essential guide for South Africans.

Transnet Ports raises fuel neutrality charge as industry warns of inflationary impact

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet Port Terminals has announced an increase in its fuel neutrality charge to R78 per container, effective from June 2026, as rising diesel prices continue ...

Standard Bank, Orizon launch carbon credit programme for regenerative farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank has announced a partnership with Orizon Agriculture to introduce South Africa's first bank-backed regenerative agriculture carbon credit programme, ...

Grain SA urges tariff reforms to protect local wheat industry amidst global uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Grain SA highlights the urgent need for a review of the wheat tariff system to ensure fair competition for South African producers against heavily subsidised imports, ...

Mantashe says coal industry is evolving, not dying, as Exxaro opens new Matla mine

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe highlights the evolution of South Africa's coal industry at the launch of Exxaro Resources' New Mine 1, emphasising ...

Tensions escalate at Gold Fields South Deep as wage talks reach critical stage

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Wage negotiations between unions and Gold Fields at the South Deep Gold Mine have reached a critical juncture, with demands for significant salary increases amid ...

The deceptive curve: why Zipf’s Law masks South Africa’s spatial decadence

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

Explore how Zipf’s Law, a cornerstone of urban hierarchy theory, fails to accurately depict South Africa’s complex spatial economy, revealing deeper issues of inequality ...

How to select the best retirement home for your needs

Marna Maré|Published

Discover essential steps and key questions to consider when choosing the right retirement community for yourself or a loved one. This guide provides practical advice ...

Trump got a cold shoulder from China: financial markets in dire straits

Chris Harmse|Published

Financial markets worldwide reacted negatively to the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, highlighting the tensions in ...

South Africa’s food inflation remains low despite rising global commodity prices

Ashley Lechman|Published

Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop says strong harvests and favourable weather conditions are helping keep food inflation low in South Africa, despite rising ...

Economic pressures lead to job losses as consumers navigate the ailing economy

Ashley Lechman|Published

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa reveals a troubling rise in the unemployment rate to 32.7%, as the economy grapples with inflation, ...

Reginald Zalisile Mayekiso says idle land can help solve South Africa’s food insecurity crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

Reginald Zalisile Mayekiso believes South Africa already has the land and people needed to tackle food insecurity. Through Olifantshoek Trading Enterprise, he is ...

When geopolitics distorts the cycle

Maarten Ackerman|Published

Global markets face renewed turmoil as geopolitical tensions rise between the US and Iran, pushing oil prices higher and complicating the global economic landscape. ...

Addressing the retirement savings gap for South Africa's domestic workers

Yolanda Cezula|Published

Despite recent reforms in South Africa's domestic work sector, a critical gap remains: the lack of retirement savings for domestic workers. This article explores ...

Tongaat Hulett's business rescue practitioners thwart Vision's takeover attempt in Botswana

Edward West|Published

Tongaat Hulett's business rescue practitioners have successfully prevented the Vision Consortium from taking over its Botswana operations, following a Botswana High ...

Supreme Court ruling: taxpayers can now use non-legal practitioners in tax court

André Daniels|Published

The Supreme Court of Appeal's landmark ruling allows taxpayers to be represented by non-legal practitioners in the Tax Court, challenging SARS' restrictive interpretation ...

How a sudden medical emergency changed one financial adviser's life

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

After a sudden medical emergency left financial adviser Andrew Wolmarans fighting for his life, he learned the hard way about the importance of financial planning ...

Beyond oil: How the Middle East conflict is reshaping global industries and inflation

Ashley Lechman|Published

Rising energy costs, fertilizer shortages, and supply chain disruptions are quietly pushing up production costs across global industries, according to Citadel Global. ...