Philippa Larkin

Business Reporter Editor

Two SA energy leaders join forces on 720MW wind farm

Philippa Larkin|Published

Red Cap Energy and Anthem team up to develop the Nuweveld Wind Farm, a groundbreaking 720MW project set to transform South Africa's energy landscape and combat load ...

Coca-Cola HBC to pursue secondary listing on JSE following $2. 6 billion CCBA acquisition

Philippa Larkin|Published

Coca-Cola HBC's acquisition of a controlling stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa marks a significant step towards a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, ...

Editor's Note: The real cost of mental health: Why SA workplaces can’t afford to look away

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how unaddressed mental health challenges are costing South Africa billions and why businesses must act now to address this workplace crisis.

Audi South Africa appoints Shuster as its new country lead

Philippa Larkin|Published

Audi South Africa announces the appointment of Markus Schuster as its new country lead, effective September 2025. With over two decades of global automotive experience, ...

DHL Group invests more than €300 million to accelerate trade growth across Africa

Philippa Larkin|Published

DHL Group announces a transformative investment of over €300 million in Sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to enhance trade infrastructure and service capabilities across ...

Google and PanSALB launch AI Glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans

Philippa Larkin|Published

Google, in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), has launched an AI glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans, empowering millions ...

Economic activity strengthens for fifth month, but risks remain - the PayInc Economic Index

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the PayInc Economic Index reflects South Africa's economic resilience amid ongoing challenges, revealing insights into consumer behaviour and market ...

Remumeration rises for CEOs and CFOs across JSE Top 200 - PwC

Philippa Larkin|Published

PwC's latest report reveals significant increases in executive pay for CEOs and CFOs within the JSE Top 200, despite economic pressures. Discover how shareholder ...

Seriti Green achieves financial close on flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind project in Mpumalanga

Philippa Larkin|Published

Seriti Green, a pioneering black-owned renewable energy company, has reached a significant milestone by securing funding for the Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm, set to ...

FSCA fines Sanlam unit R10. 6 million for anti-money laundering failures

Philippa Larkin|Published

South Africa's financial regulator has imposed a significant R10. 6 million fine on Sanlam Collective Investments for serious anti-money laundering compliance failures, ...

SARB gets green light to acquire shareholding in Bankserv

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Competition Tribunal has approved the SARB's acquisition of Bankserv, a move that could reshape South Africa's banking landscape. Discover the implications of ...

Google equips university students across Africa with free access to advanced AI tools

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how Google is transforming higher education in Africa by providing university students with free access to cutting-edge AI tools, empowering the next generation ...

Gold on bull run as investors seek safe haven

Philippa Larkin|Published

Gold prices have climbed above $3,970 an ounce as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid political turmoil in France and the ongoing US government shutdown. With ...

Tharisa Minerals wins court case over mining royaltes against Sars

Philippa Larkin|Published

Tharisa Minerals has achieved a landmark legal victory against the South African Revenue Service, challenging the calculation of mining royalties under the Mineral ...

FSCA denies approval of KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Pension Fund for Amakhosi

Philippa Larkin|Published

The FSCA addresses misleading reports about the KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Pension Fund for Amakhosi, clarifying that no application for approval has been received.

B-BBEE deal between 36ONE and Maharishi Invincibility Institute set to empower South African youth

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how 36ONE Asset Management's groundbreaking B-BBEE deal with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute is set to uplift South African youth and transform educational ...

Discovery Green and Glencore sign a landmark 20-year renewable energy deal

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discovery Green and Glencore have signed a transformative 20-year renewable energy supply agreement, set to significantly reduce carbon emissions at major mining ...

PIC places chief investment officer on precautionary suspension

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Public Investment Corporation has placed its chief investment officer, Kabelo Rikhotso, on precautionary suspension due to misconduct allegations, ensuring an ...

Old Mutual Private Equity successfully exits Medhold to Sanlam Private Equity

Philippa Larkin|Published

Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) has signed a significant agreement to exit Medhold, a leading medical devices supplier in Southern Africa, transferring ownership ...

Discovery Green signs 20-year power purchase deal with Red Rocket for 300MW solar farm

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discovery Green has partnered with Red Rocket to launch the Tournee Solar Park, a 300MW solar farm in Mpumalanga, marking a significant step in South Africa's renewable ...

Construction activity loses some momentum in quarter three but sentiment ticks higher

Philippa Larkin|Published

After a decline in Q2 2025, the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index partially recovers in Q3, revealing that over half of respondents are dissatisfied with current business ...

Sibanye-Stillwater marks major milestone with Castle wind farm launch

Philippa Larkin|Published

Sibanye-Stillwater and its partners celebrate the launch of the Castle wind farm, the largest private-offtake wind farm in South Africa, marking a pivotal moment ...

Durban Car Terminal handles Geely vehicles after a 14-year absence in South Africa

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet announces the successful offloading of Geely vehicles at the Durban Car Terminal, marking a significant return to the South African market after 14 years. ...

ADvTECH launches Emeris, a new private higher education brand

Philippa Larkin|Published

ADvTECH has launched Emeris, a groundbreaking private higher education brand that consolidates Varsity College, Vega School, and MSA. This initiative includes a ...

Balwin Properties launches the first of several vocational training centres

Philippa Larkin|Published

Balwin Properties has launched its first vocational training centre at Mooikloof Smart City, aiming to train over 300 candidates annually in essential construction ...