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SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago highlights macroeconomic improvements and warns against complacency
Yogashen Pillay|Published

SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago highlights macroeconomic improvements and warns against ...

South Africa's food inflation outlook for 2026 amid disease outbreaks

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite the ongoing challenges posed by Foot and Mouth Disease and African swine fever, Agbiz's Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo expresses optimism regarding food ...

Sanlam reports strong growth amid market uncertainties, but warns of declining earnings

Edward West|Published

Sanlam has reported impressive growth in a challenging market, but anticipates a decline in headline earnings per share for 2025, highlighting the impact of corporate ...

South Africa's poultry industry: Challenges and opportunities for competitiveness

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Recent discussions by the South African Poultry Association highlight the need for improved competitiveness in the poultry sector, following the release of a significant ...

South African Post Office rescue team considers exit due to funding issues

Banele Ginindza|Published

Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) of the South African Post Office (SAPO) are in discussions with the government to terminate their rescue efforts, citing a lack ...

East Africa leads continental trade revival as infrastructure, regional integration gain pace

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The latest Africa Trade Barometer reveals significant improvements in trade-enabling infrastructure across key African economies, signalling enhanced business confidence ...

South Africa's gas supply at risk: Mantashe's plan to lift fracking moratorium

Banele Ginindza|Published

Minister Mantashe outlines a critical two-pronged strategy to secure South Africa's gas supply, warning that failure to act could lead to an energy crisis. His remarks ...

Maintenance backlog and idle locomotives deepen Transnet’s operational crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet, South Africa's state-owned freight and logistics company, is grappling with a severe operational crisis due to a significant maintenance backlog, idle ...

FirstRand CEO discusses South Africa's economic resilience amid global uncertainty

Edward West|Published

FirstRand's CEO, Mary Vilakazi, highlights the positive macroeconomic factors supporting South Africa's economy, as the group reports an 11% increase in earnings ...

MultiChoice pulls the plug on Showmax after strategic review

Tawanda Karombo|Published

MultiChoice is set to discontinue its Showmax streaming service, a move that raises questions about the future of digital content in South Africa and reflects the ...

Moody's warns prolonged Iran conflict could trigger global sector disruptions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Moody's report highlights the potential global impact of disruptions to Middle Eastern energy flows, warning of increased financing risks and operational challenges ...

Mining job loss row deepens as studies challenge analyst Peter Major’s 500,000 claim

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Mining analyst Peter Major claims that South Africa's mining sector has lost up to 500,000 jobs due to poor governance. However, new research suggests a more complex ...

How CHANGECARS founder Michael Pashut aims to disrupt the online car market

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Michael Pashut, founder of CHANGECARS, is shaking up South Africa's competitive online vehicle marketplace with a fresh approach that prioritises consumer ...

FSCA warns South Africans about Equity Edge

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

The FSCA has issued a critical warning against Equity Edge, highlighting the dangers of unlicensed investment offers and the rise of financial scams in South Africa. ...

Bitcoin surges amid relief rally and Trump’s intervention

BR Reporter|Updated

Bitcoin has surged 8% to $73,777, its highest level in a month. What factors are driving this rebound, and how is Trump's support for digital assets influencing ...

How business tourism fuels Cape Town's economy

Edward West|Published

Discover how business tourism has become a cornerstone of Cape Town's economy, contributing over R745 million in the past year and attracting thousands of international ...

R75 million fund launched to empower doctor-led SMEs in underserved communities

Ashley Lechman|Published

Join the movement to transform healthcare in South Africa as a doctor-entrepreneur by tapping into the newly launched R75 million Doctor SME Fund designed to empower ...

Impala Platinum Holdings rewards shareholders with R3.7 billion payout

Edward West|Published

Impala Platinum Holdings has announced a R3.7 billion payout to shareholders, driven by strong platinum prices and impressive financial performance for the six months ...

South Africans prioritise financial stability: insights from the NedFinHealth Index

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Discover how the latest NedFinHealth Index reveals a shift in South African households towards financial stability, with more individuals budgeting, saving, and ...

R40bn hemp opportunity could drive South Africa’s green industrialisation, study finds

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa could tap into a R40 billion industrial hemp market by 2040, according to a new study highlighting the need for policy reform and infrastructure investment ...