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UAE sees strong growth in South African trade despite regional conflict in the Middle East
Siphelele Dludla|Published

UAE sees strong growth in South African trade despite regional conflict in the Middle ...

Treasury to review SA growth forecast head of medium-term budget amid Middle East turmoil

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces a reassessment of South Africa's economic growth projections ahead of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, citing ...

New blended finance vehicle Zafiri aims to power millions of people in Africa by 2030

Edward West|Published

Inspired Evolution has launched Zafiri, a $176 million blended capital vehicle aimed at expanding electricity access to 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa ...

Libstar Holdings reports flat trading revenue amid challenging consumer environment

Edward West|Published

Libstar Holdings reports flat trading revenue for the 21 weeks ending May 31, citing a constrained consumer environment and inflationary pressures affecting manufacturing ...

SA agribusiness confidence falls to 2-year low amid disease outbreaks and global uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Agribusiness Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in South African agribusiness sentiment, driven by global challenges such as the Middle East ...

Necsa, Siemens Energy partner on small modular reactors and skills development

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Necsa and Siemens Energy have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on energy generation, skills development, and advanced nuclear technologies, ...

The first question every young African innovator must answer: what do you own?

Seati Moloi|Published

Explore the significant lessons from the 'Please Call Me' saga and discover why understanding ownership is crucial for young African innovators striving to make ...

Sub-Saharan Africa leads the way in global energy transition efforts: WEF

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Sub-Saharan Africa emerges as a leader in the global energy transition, showcasing significant advancements amidst a chalenging geopolitical landscape, according ...

Empowering South Africa's youth: the future of agriculture

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Department of Agriculture emphasises the vital role of youth in shaping the future of South Africa's agricultural sector during a recent roundtable discussion ...

Lesaka Technologies extends Bank Zero acquisition deadline to January 2027

Edward West|Published

Lesaka Technologies has announced an extension of the acquisition deadline for Bank Zero to January 31, 2027, as it seeks to fulfil regulatory requirements. This ...

Eskom, NTCSA secure R12 million French backing to strengthen South Africa’s power grid

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's electricity transmission network is set to undergo significant improvements following a cooperation agreement between Eskom and French partners, aimed ...

The new uprising: how South Africa’s young entrepreneurs are turning freedom into ownership

Tsakani Nkombyane|Published

What if the youth of 1976 could witness South Africa today? They would see a vibrant generation of young entrepreneurs tackling unemployment and inequality through ...

Christo Wiese's Brait announces R2.5 billion rights offer ahead of Virgin Active listing

Edward West|Published

Brait, led by Christo Wiese, plans a R2.5 billion rights offer to unlock shareholder value ahead of Virgin Active's listing, aiming to reduce debt and enhance business ...

Loneliness, trust and fear: how scammers target South Africa’s elderly

Nicola Mawson|Published

South Africa’s elderly are being deliberately targeted by cybercriminals who exploit loneliness, trust and retirement savings.

Employment Services Bill 2026 set to modernise labour and migration rules

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

South Africa’s proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, 2026 aims to strengthen labour and migration regulation by improving oversight of foreign employment ...

The first responder to local crisis: Why SMME development is important

Dr Thobile Radebe|Published

South Africa's unemployment crisis deepens, yet small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) hold the key to future job creation. Discover why these businesses are ...

Federal Reserve's bold stance shifts market dynamics

Ashley Lechman|Published

The Federal Reserve's hawkish turn sparks a whirlwind of market shifts, with the US Dollar surging while Asian indices hit new heights. Discover how these developments ...

After the storm, SMEs need capital that moves fast

Andrew Maren|Published

South Africa's recent floods have highlighted the urgent need for SMEs to access fast capital for recovery. As communities rebuild, the ability of small businesses ...

Sars narrows ‘honest mistake’ defence: what tax penalty changes mean for taxpayers

Willem Oberholzer|Published

South Africa’s 2026 amendment to the understatement penalty regime has significantly limited taxpayers’ ability to rely on the “bona fide inadvertent error” or “honest ...

US and Iran peace framework signals major shift for global oil markets and trade

Ashley Lechman|Published

A sweeping memorandum between the US and Iran could end months of conflict, reopen critical shipping routes and pave the way for hundreds of billions of dollars ...