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Creating a sustainable mobility system that prioritises people
Bridgette Setshedi|Published

Creating a sustainable mobility system that prioritises people

How to avoid costly scams when signing up for financial services online

Edward Wallace|Published

Discover essential tips to safeguard yourself against online financial scams. Learn how to verify financial service providers and protect your personal information ...

Optimism grows as US-Iran diplomatic talks signal market stability

Ashley Lechman|Published

Anticipation surrounds the upcoming geopolitical talks, with markets reacting positively to the potential for diplomatic relations to ease tensions. Can this optimism ...

Hormuz disruption: What happens if load-shedding returns while diesel supply is constrained

Dominic Goncalves|Published

Amid the ongoing Hormuz disruption, South Africa faces a critical question: Can diesel, once the backbone of energy security, still be relied upon during power crises? ...

IFC and Citi launch R1.6bn facility to boost local currency financing in South Africa

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The International Finance Corporation and Citigroup have partnered to establish a R1.6 billion borrowing facility, enhancing local currency financing in South Africa ...

Why R1 trillion in energy infrastructure might not reach informal settlements

Merel van der Lei|Published

As South Africa embarks on a monumental R1 trillion energy infrastructure campaign, are we prepared to ensure that informal settlements benefit from this investment? ...

NFO warns of increasing mule accounts and fraudulent credit applications

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Discover the alarming trends in South Africa's financial sector as the NFO Banking Division reveals the rise of mule accounts and fraudulent credit applications, ...

Middle East conflict drives surge in farming costs, warns Absa AgriBusiness

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly affecting South Africa's agricultural sector, leading to increased input costs and supply chain ...

IMF cuts South Africa growth outlook as Middle East war fuels global risks

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The IMF has revised South Africa's economic growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, citing the impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East and rising inflation. ...

Numsa declares deadlock in Eskom wage talks, warns of rising tensions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Numsa has declared a deadlock in wage negotiations with Eskom, rejecting a 7% annual increase and warning of escalating tensions if the impasse is not resolved. ...

Inside Gledhow Mill: How sugar company's R1.8bn expansion hopes to safeguard jobs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Gledhow Sugar Mill in KwaDukuza is set to undergo a R1.8 billion expansion, creating 400 jobs and revitalising the local economy. General manager Dawid Louw discusses ...

Mining industry rebounds to 2-year high amid uneven recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's mining sector experienced a significant rebound in February 2026, with production rising by 9.7% year-on-year, driven primarily by platinum group ...

Mulilo achieves financial close on 337MW Middlepunt Solar PV project in South Africa

Edward West|Published

Mulilo's Middlepunt Solar PV project in the Free State marks a significant milestone in South Africa's renewable energy landscape, promising to generate 770 GWh ...

Fuel price surge threatens food affordability for SA households, civil society warns

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Civil society groups in South Africa are sounding the alarm over rising fuel prices and their potential impact on food affordability, warning that vulnerable households ...

TRAWU calls for secondary strike in support of CJA Telecommunications workers

Edward West|Updated

On April 17, the Transport and Retail Allied Workers Union (TRAWU) will initiate a secondary strike at major telecommunications companies in support of CJA Telecommunications ...

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as war clouds outlook

Siphelele Dludla|Published

he International Monetary Fund has revised its global growth forecast for 2026 down to 3.1% due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, which threaten energy ...

Dube TradePort SEZ opens up new vistas for India-SA trade relations

Fawzia Moodley|Published

The expansion of Dube TradePort SEZ on KwaZulu-Natal's north coast presents significant opportunities for Indian investment, enhancing economic ties between India ...

PIC pushes for public-private partnership investment strategy to transform TVET sector

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is undergoing a transformative reform aimed at addressing youth unemployment through ...

Jonathan Smit acquires iVeri: A new chapter for African payment technology

Published

Jonathan Smit, founder of Payfast, has acquired iVeri, a leading payment technology provider in Africa. This acquisition aims to enhance the company's legacy while ...

How a dormant Sars tax number can impact South African expatriates

Rendani Makatu and Alex Mahundla|Published

Discover how a dormant Sars tax number can complicate your life as a South African expatriate. Learn the steps to reactivate your tax profile and ensure a smooth ...