SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rate unchanged

Ashley Lechman|Published

This means the repo rate will remain at 6.75%, translating to the prime lending rate also staying the same at 10.50%.

Household food prices rise slightly in January 2026, but show year-on-year decrease

Ashley Lechman|Published

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, South African families face the harsh reality of food affordability in 2026. Discover the critical findings from the ...

Approaching rate cuts: what the Reserve Bank has in store for South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As interest rates seen globally continue to shift, South Africa stands at a potential turning point where judicious rate adjustments could shape the local economy ...

The rand stabilises as global investor sentiment improves

Ashley Lechman|Published

In an era of fluctuating global markets, the rand shows resilience amid an uplift in investor sentiment. Discover how the South African economy is shaping up for ...

Six steps to success: Cyber Security best practices for SMEs in the digital era

Ignus De Villiers|Published

Every SME needs a clear cyber security risk management strategy to guide the business in managing potential threats and impact on their business.

The hidden cost of convenience: How takeaway spending undermines savings in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how South African consumers are unknowingly jeopardising their emergency savings through everyday takeaway spending. Learn practical tips from Standard ...

7 principles to close the leadership trust gap in 2026

Tim Cordon|Published

As we head into 2026, closing this gap has become a strategic priority.

Empowering working parents is the key to thriving businesses and happier families

Mark Dixono|Published

For many working parents, the struggle to balance career ambitions with family responsibilities remains a daily challenge.

San Miguel’s Coega investment is a game-changer for South Africa’s agro-processing future

Andile April|Published

The investment establishes a lemon processing plant aiming to grind 100,000 tons annually by 2030. The project has created 120 direct jobs and is positioned to boost ...

The transformative year for South African business travel: navigating chaos and innovation

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African business travel saw a robust 17% increase in 2025, the highest growth across the continent.

Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

AFP|Published

Price fluctuations are paralysing the sales of some imported goods, with both sellers and buyers preferring to postpone transactions until the outlook becomes clearer, ...

South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes

AFP|Published

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested in August and is under investigation for alleged stock manipulation and receiving gifts ...

Bleak New Year for Transalloys as job cuts loom at South Africa's last manganese smelter

Ashley Lechman|Published

This New Year, Transalloys stands at a crossroads, with the looming threat of job losses highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable solution within South Africa's ...

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

AFP|Published

The 44-year-old entertainer joins a select club that includes her husband, rapper Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna, according to the ...

Navigating festive finances: how to avoid a new year debt crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

According to René Moonsamy, chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association, January and February see a significant spike in debt counselling enquiries ...

Former Bloemfontein taxi driver Sandile Sitsholwana named Shoprite’s truck driver of the year

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Sandile Sitsholwana's journey from taxi driver to Shoprite's 2025 Driver of the Year not only enhances his future but also inspires aspiring drivers, ...

The digital shift transforming South African retail

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In an era where digital presence defines retail success, South Africa witnesses a seismic shift reshaping how and why consumers engage with the marketplace. Understanding ...

Upstart gangsters shake Japan's yakuza

AFP|Published

Yakuza have long occupied a particular place in Japanese society. Technically not illegal, each group even has its own official headquarters.

'Happy milestone': Pakistan's historic brewery cheers export licence

AFP|Published

Murree, founded in 1860 to quench the thirst of British soldiers and the colonial community during the Raj, has survived Islamist opposition and strict regulations ...