Philippa Larkin

Business Reporter Editor

Breaking Barriers: Mmakgoshi Lekhethe's journey to the IDC's leadership

Philippa Larkin|Published

iscover the inspiring journey of Mmakgoshi Lekhethe, the first female CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation, as she reflects on her path to leadership and ...

STADIO appoints Dr Stan du Plessis as new CEO bringing fresh energy to education

Philippa Larkin|Published

STADIO Higher Education has appointed Dr Stan du Plessis as its new principal and chief executive, effective 1 August 2025. With nearly three decades of experience ...

South African companies upbeat ahead of intra-African trade fair in Algeria

Philippa Larkin|Published

South African companies are poised to seize opportunities at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria, showcasing their innovative products and expanding their market ...

Dis-Chem reaches a significant milestone with its 300th store opening

Philippa Larkin|Published

Dis-Chem has opened its 300th store in The Square, Mbombela, marking a pivotal moment in its growth strategy. This expansion not only reinforces its commitment to ...

Murray & Roberts Limited secures an additional R80 million in business rescue funding

Philippa Larkin|Published

Murray & Roberts Limited has secured an additional R80 million in funding as it navigates business rescue, a move expected to safeguard 2,800 jobs. What does this ...

JCCI and Youth Chamber of Commerce & Industry forge landmark partnership

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the JCCI and YCCISA's new partnership is set to revolutionise opportunities for young entrepreneurs in South Africa.

Neasa and Sakeliga take equity quota fight to Constitutional Court

Philippa Larkin|Published

Neasa and Sakeliga are set to escalate their legal fight against South Africa's employment equity quotas, appealing directly to the Constitutional Court after a ...

Toys R Us and Babies R Us seal deal to buy 13 Toy Zone stores in Gauteng

Philippa Larkin|Published

Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa have made a significant move by acquiring 13 Toy Zone stores, a deal that not only retains jobs but also expands their national ...

Afrimat eyes steady recovery in quarter two amid operational gains, cement challenges

Philippa Larkin|Published

Afrimat reports a promising recovery in Q2 of its 2026 financial year, driven by operational improvements and a surge in local iron ore sales. Will these gains be ...

Business hails rail reforms as a big step forward

Philippa Larkin|Published

Business leaders in South Africa celebrate the allocation of rail slots to 11 new train operating companies, marking a crucial step towards a competitive logistics ...

Nersa and Transnet National Ports Authority sign MoU to boost sustainable energy

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority and Nersa have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding to drive sustainable energy supply and infrastructure development in ...

West Pack Lifestyle emerges from business rescue

Philippa Larkin|Published

West Pack Lifestyle announces plans to open three new outlets before year-end, marking a significant recovery after emerging from business rescue amid challenges ...

South Africans to feel the pinch: take-home pay slides in July

Philippa Larkin|Published

South Africans are feeling the financial squeeze as the average nominal take-home pay dips in July, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). ...

Bayhead Road Rehabilitation continues to progress on schedule - Transnet

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet's Bayhead Road rehabilitation project at the Port of Durban is making significant strides, aiming to alleviate port congestion and enhance road safety. ...

Strong operational gains made at Tongaat Hulett mid-season

Philippa Larkin|Published

Tongaat Hulett's mid-season review reveals remarkable operational improvements at its South African sugar mills, showcasing a turnaround in performance and efficiency ...

Editor's Note: Debanking in South Africa: The risk of financial exclusion based on reputational damage

Philippa Larkin|Published

Explore the contentious issue of debanking in South Africa, where banks are closing accounts based on reputational risk. This article delves into the implications ...

Aveng flags operating loss in the second half of the year

Philippa Larkin|Published

Aveng announces an expected operating loss for the second half of the year, impacted by projects in Southeast Asia and Queensland, as it navigates challenges in ...

Nedbank sells R1. 8bn Ecobank stake to Bosquet Investments

Philippa Larkin|Published

Nedbank has reached a pivotal agreement to sell its 21. 2% stake in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to Bosquet Investments for $100 million (R1. 8 billion), marking ...

Bitcoin hits new peak touching $124 500

Philippa Larkin|Published

Bitcoin has soared to a new peak of $124 500, driven by favourable US legislation and rising equities. What does this mean for the future of cryptocurrency?

High court rules against TotalEnergies oil exploration plans

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Western Cape High Court has overturned the government's approval of TotalEnergies' offshore drilling plans, a decision hailed by environmental groups as a significant ...

Naspers/Prosus shares rise on stellar Tencent earnings

Philippa Larkin|Published

Naspers and Prosus shares soared on the JSE after Tencent reported a remarkable third consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, surpassing forecasts and ...

Home Affairs partners with Capitec, FNB to expand passport and Smart ID services

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the new digital partnership between Home Affairs, Capitec, and FNB aims to revolutionise access to Smart ID and Passport services, making it easier ...

Vodacom, Airtel sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion

Philippa Larkin|Published

Vodacom Group and Airtel Africa have announced a groundbreaking infrastructure sharing agreement aimed at revolutionising connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and ...

Prosus obtains clearance for Just Eat deal from European Commission

Philippa Larkin|Published

Prosus's acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway. com has received the final regulatory nod from the European Commission, enabling the tech giant to enhance its European ...

FSCA warns against platform using deep fake videos of Siya Kolisi for investment

Philippa Larkin|Published

The FSCA has issued a critical warning about a deepfake video featuring Siya Kolisi, which is being used to solicit fraudulent investments from the public. The authority ...