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Nedbank CIB secures R11.5bn financing for Ivanhoe Mines' Platreef project
Edward West|Published

Nedbank CIB secures R11.5bn financing for Ivanhoe Mines' Platreef project

Motsepe's African Rainbow Energy takes control of SA's biggest independent renewables group

Edward West|Published

African Rainbow Energy, led by Patrice Motsepe, has acquired an 83% stake in SOLA Group, South Africa's largest independent power company, aiming to enhance the ...

Constitutional Court ruling reignites scrutiny of SA Reserve Bank over Phala Phala scandal

Ashley Lechman|Published

The recent Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala farm scandal has intensified scrutiny on the South African Reserve Bank's actions. This article explores ...

Tractor sales rebound in April as farmers weigh rising costs and weaker commodity prices

Yogashen Pillay|Published

April 2026 marked a recovery in South African agricultural machinery sales, with tractor sales up 4% year-on-year. However, industry experts caution that rising ...

Constitutional Court ruling reshapes tax risk management in South Africa

Willem J Oberholzer|Published

The Constitutional Court of South Africa's recent ruling in Absa Bank Limited and United Towers (Pty) Ltd v CSARS fundamentally alters the landscape of tax risk ...

MTN's share price falls 4.1 percent, warns about economic effects from Middle East conflict

Edward West|Published

MTN's share price fell by 4.1% on the JSE, despite a strong first quarter performance with service revenue up 21.1%. The company is navigating macroeconomic challenges ...

Africa CDC and Aspen move to secure long-term African vaccine supply partnership

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Africa CDC and Aspen Pharmacare are in advanced discussions to establish a long-term vaccine supply partnership, aimed at enhancing Africa's vaccine manufacturing ...

MPC preview: SA Reserve Bank faces tough choices amid inflation uncertainty

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the MPC meeting approaching, analysts and economists turn their gaze toward inflation data and geopolitical tensions that could reshape SA's economic landscape. ...

Grandma's wisdom illustrates the need for trust beyond words in digital security

Ashley Lechman|Published

: Explore how age-old wisdom about trusting actions over words transforms contemporary cybersecurity in light of rising AI-driven threats. Learn why behavioural ...

Octodec Investments reports strong growth in distributable income amid strategic realignment

Edward West|Published

Octodec Investments has reported an 11.1% increase in distributable income per share, alongside strategic asset sales and a focus on high-quality properties, as ...

Is your car warranty still valid? 4 signs it's time to consider protection

Keagan Sloman|Published

Discover the four crucial signs that indicate it's time to consider a car warranty, even if your vehicle is currently running smoothly. Protect yourself from unexpected ...

Naspers and Prosus shares drop as CEO warns of reduced iFood earnings in 2027

Edward West|Published

Naspers and Prosus experienced a sharp decline in share prices following CEO Fabricio Bloisi's announcement of reduced earnings for iFood in 2027 due to increased ...

IFC secures additional private capital for Biovac vaccine manufacturing project in Africa

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The International Finance Corporation has announced additional funding for Biovac's vaccine manufacturing project in South Africa, aiming to enhance local pharmaceutical ...

SA’s unemployment rate jumps to 32.7 percent as 345,000 jobs are lost

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, with youth unemployment reaching a staggering 45.8%, according to the latest Quarterly ...

Lesson from the UCT researchers who trained AI on South African languages

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Discover how the University of Cape Town's groundbreaking AI model is set to revolutionise language inclusion for South Africa’s eleven official languages, challenging ...

How hedge funds are reshaping investment strategies for smoother returns

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Explore how hedge funds are emerging as vital tools for investors seeking stability and smoother returns amidst market volatility, as experts discuss the emotional ...

The inconvenient voice: Why constructive dissent strengthens governance

Nqobani Mzizi|Published

Good governance requires courage and the willingness to embrace discomfort. This article explores the dangers of silence in boardrooms and the necessity of dissent ...

The NSFAS Crisis: When leadership ignores evidence

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Explore the systemic failures in South Africa's National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the critical lessons in leadership, governance, and ethical accountability ...

Tension in US-Iran relations keeps markets on edge

Ashley Lechman|Published

Will today’s inflation data calm the markets, or will tensions in the Middle East escalate fears further? This article explores the key factors influencing global ...

Chokeholds and Chokepoints: Why the Trump–Xi summit is an oil play in disguise

Kristof Kruger|Published

The upcoming Trump-Xi summit in Beijing is set to redefine US-China relations, shifting focus from traditional trade disputes to critical issues of energy security ...