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Absa Group's AGM: Non-executive director remuneration resolution fails
Edward West|Published

Absa Group's AGM: Non-executive director remuneration resolution fails

Farming industry welcomes Ramaphosa's commitment to land reform, agricultural growth

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Agbiz applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to release land with title deeds for farmers, a move seen as vital for boosting agricultural growth and job ...

Fairvest raises distributable earnings guidance amid strong interim financial performance

Edward West|Published

Fairvest has reported strong financial results for the six months ending March 31, leading to an upgrade in its distributable earnings guidance and a focus on expanding ...

Traxtion secures R1.5bn investment to accelerate rail expansion across Southern Africa

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Traxtion has successfully raised $86 million to bolster its rolling stock investment programme, signalling a pivotal moment for South Africa's rail sector and attracting ...

Amazon expands South African offering with Prime membership launch

Ashley Lechman|Published

Amazon is strengthening its position in South Africa with the launch of Prime, bringing its globally popular membership programme and first local Prime Day event ...

Steenhuisen opens door to bird flu vaccinations in major boost for poultry sector

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen announces a significant policy shift allowing poultry producers to use vaccines against bird flu, aiming to ...

Canal+ makes history as the first French company to list on the JSE

Edward West|Published

Canal+ becomes the first French company to list on the JSE, marking a significant step in its expansion into Africa and highlighting the growing confidence in South ...

Battery energy storage is key to powering a new chapter in South Africa’s manufacturing sector

Richard van Moltke|Published

Discover how South Africa's manufacturing sector is navigating soaring energy costs and fierce competition, while embracing the transformative potential of battery ...

Navigating volatility: Ninety One's performance and future strategies

Edward West|Published

Ninety One reports a robust 31% increase in assets under management, reaching £171.8 billion, despite facing geopolitical risks and market volatility. The company's ...

South Africa leads Africa in digital fraud rates, according to TransUnion report

Yogashen Pillay|Published

TransUnion's latest report reveals that South Africa has the highest rate of suspected digital fraud in Africa, with alarming trends indicating a shift in tactics ...

Bitcoin, capital and conflicting judgments: Where does the industry stand

Dr. Wiehann Olivier|Published

The recent High Court ruling in South Africa has significant implications for the status of bitcoin as capital under exchange control regulations, raising questions ...

Mantengu Mining challenges JSE's decision amid share price manipulation claims

Edward West|Published

ntengu Mining is exploring legal options following a censure from the JSE for unsubstantiated allegations of share price manipulation, raising concerns about transparency ...

Why using less electricity no longer guarantees lower power bills in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africans are paying more for electricity despite using less, as rising fixed charges and municipal tariffs create a new affordability crisis, according to ...

US proposes 10% tariffs on imports as Wall Street continues its record rally

Ashley Lechman|Published

This latest series of events highlights the delicate balancing act that emerges in international trade and economic policy. As tariffs loom and financial markets ...

AG warns Joburg is leaking R2.8bn in water revenue loss, crisis posing public health risk

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Auditor-General's report reveals alarming issues with Johannesburg's water infrastructure, highlighting significant financial losses, environmental risks, and ...

Let us honour our deal with people and planet

Blessing Manale|Published

Reflecting on over 50 years since World Environment Day, this article urges a renewed commitment to environmental sustainability and highlights the urgent need for ...

Fuel price hikes and interest rate increases: A double blow for South African consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South African consumers face another challenging month, June brings significant fuel price hikes alongside an interest rate increase from the South African Reserve ...

Delta Property Fund returns to profitability, more strategic asset disposals planned

Edward West|Published

Delta Property Fund has returned to profitability, driven by a strategic reduction of its property portfolio and improved financial metrics. CEO Bongi Masinga outlines ...

Business confidence slumps as Middle East conflict, inflation fears weigh on SA firms

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African business confidence has sharply declined in the second quarter of 2026, driven by rising fuel prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, ...

Steenhuisen calls for urgent flood recovery measures and new agricultural insurance model

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen discusses the urgent need for electricity restoration in the Western Cape following devastating floods, highlighting the ...