Why January is the perfect time to reassess your life insurance

Izak van der Westhuizen|Published

January is the perfect time to reconsider whether your life insurance still fits your needs. BrightRock's CFO explains why South Africans should view insurance not as a grudge purchase but as an essential financial tool that should evolve with your l…

Valterra Platinum shares surge as HEPS expected to rise by up to 105%

Edward West|Published

Valterra Platinum (formerly Anglo Platinum) forecasts HEPS to increase by 85-105% for the year ending December 2023, driven by stronger PGM prices and R5bn in cost ...

2 powerful February tax strategies that could save South Africans money

Zander Loots|Published

With the February tax year-end approaching, financial adviser Zander Loots reveals two powerful, SARS-approved strategies that could save you over R110,000 in taxes ...

After 60 years Nissan sells up in South Africa as Chery acquires Rosslyn Plant

Willem van de Putte|Published

After nearly 60 years of manufacturing in South Africa, Nissan has reached an agreement to sell its Rosslyn plant to Chery SA. The deal, set to conclude in mid-2026, ...

Removing medical aid tax credits could backfire on NHI funding plans

Nicola Mawson|Published

With legal challenges to the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act wending their way through various courts, there continues to not only be a lack of ...

Godongwana plays down G20 snub, says Africa’s voice is intact despite SA exclusion

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reassures investors about Africa's role in global affairs despite South Africa's absence from the G20 in 2026, calling it a temporary ...

Ramokgopa rules out new sovereign loans as private capital lines up for SA’s grid expansion

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announces a strategic shift towards private capital for the country's electricity transmission ...

Denel faces salary crisis as labour raises urgent concerns

Banele Ginindza|Published

Denel's failure to pay salaries this month has triggered alarm bells from labour and political leaders, demanding immediate action to address the ongoing crisis ...

Ramokgopa: Load shedding isn't over until the economy grows

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Despite significant improvements in South Africa's electricity supply, Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa warns against prematurely declaring the end of load shedding, ...

Stronger rand, higher energy costs squeeze South32’s aluminium operations

Tawanda Karombo|Published

South32 grapples with the dual challenges of a stronger rand and escalating energy costs, impacting its aluminium production in South Africa and Mozambique.

Zanele Matome's Welo Health makes waves at Davos, showcasing African innovation

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Zanele Matome, CEO of Welo Health, makes her debut at the World Economic Forum, advocating for African innovation and seeking strategic investors to expand her digital ...

Clicks Group share price falls 6.2% following festive season sales report

Edward West|Published

Clicks Group's share price tumbled 6.21% following its latest trading update, which revealed slower comparable store growth during the festive season. While overall ...

Eskom faces March deadline on Mozambique power deal as smelter talks intensify

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Eskom's CEO Dan Marokane confirms that the current power supply agreement with Mozambique's Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa is set to expire in March, raising concerns ...

WEF: Eskom chair's bold fix for Africa's energy crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati has cautioned that South Africa’s recent load shedding crisis has underscored that deeper regional cooperation is essential if ...

Smart money moves for retirement planning

Ruan de Wet|Published

January offers the perfect opportunity to honestly assess your finances and make small but meaningful changes. Learn practical strategies for managing debt, planning ...

Sasol shares rise despite Louisiana plant outage in Q2 update

Edward West|Published

Sasol maintained stable operations in Q2 FY2024 despite an extended Louisiana plant outage, with shares rising 6.1% following positive updates on its decarbonisation ...

UK-backed $1 Billion fund to transform climate finance in Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

British International Investment anchors Allianz's groundbreaking $1 billion blended finance fund, with Africa set to receive 40% of disbursements—significantly ...

Botswana warns diamond oversupply to hit growth

AFP|Published

Botswana's diamond stockpile has nearly doubled, raising concerns about economic growth as weak prices and competition from lab-grown stones emerge. How will this ...

De Lille defends SA Tourism's stability at WEF amid SIU investigation

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille defends the governance of SA Tourism amid allegations of board appointment issues and an ongoing investigation into the agency's ...

Trump reignites ‘white genocide’ claims against South Africa at WEF in Davos

Siphelele Dludla|Published

US President Donald Trump intensifies his rhetoric on alleged 'white genocide' in South Africa, raising diplomatic tensions and igniting debate over land reform ...