SA paves way for legal hemp production with new Plant Improvement Act

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's agricultural landscape is set for transformation with the implementation of the Plant Improvement Act of 2018, introducing modern regulations for seed production and the cultivation of hemp.

Fairvest exceeds annual guidance with 11.2% distribution growth

Edward West|Published

Fairvest Property Holdings reports 11.2% growth in distributions per B share, exceeding its annual guidance of 8-10%. The company is successfully transitioning to ...

GovChat–Meta discovery battle stalls as Tribunal postpones matter indefinitely

Banele Ginindza|Published

GovChat's legal challenge against Meta faces indefinite postponement as the Competition Tribunal urges both parties to streamline the discovery process in a high-profile ...

New-vehicle market surges as easing inflation, fuel prices and rate cuts lift sentiment

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Data from Naamsa showed that aggregate new-vehicle sales rose to 54 896 units, an increase of 6 113 units compared to the 48 783 units sold during the same month ...

Remgro to take full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa in a restructuring with MSC

Edward West|Published

Remgro, the JSE-listed investment group chaired by renowned South African businessman Johann Rupert, and global shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company ...

Tharisa declares 33% lower dividend despite improved headline earnings

Edward West|Published

Tharisa has declared a 33% lower final dividend despite improved headline earnings, as the South African platinum and chrome mining company grapples with decreased ...

Alexforbes raises interim dividend 9% as operating income grows

Edward West|Published

Financial services giant Alexforbes has announced solid interim results across all business segments, with operating income up 9% and assets under management growing ...

The R44.2m click: why human error is South Africa’s biggest cyber threat

Staff Reporter|Published

Cybersecurity now depends as much on people as on protection software.

Standard Bank reports stable performance in latest trading update

Edward West|Published

Standard Bank Group, Africa's largest bank by assets, reports stable financial performance in its latest trading update, with banking revenue growth in mid-to-high ...

Absa reports steady growth in Black Friday 2025 transactions

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Absa's Black Friday 2025 data shows consumers spreading purchases throughout November, with online shopping leading transaction values and a peak of 441 transactions ...

SA manufacturing slumps to contractionary terriroty, signalling deepening sector strain

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index reveals a sharp decline in South Africa's manufacturing sector, highlighting ongoing challenges in demand and production. ...

South African financial confidence hits 3-year high despite ongoing challenges

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

South Africans are feeling more financially confident than they have in three years, according to Sanlam's latest Financial Confidence Index. While the confidence ...

Government pushes oil majors to open up fuel infrastructure access

Banele Ginindza|Published

The South African government is set to implement a new Third-Party Access Framework aimed at enhancing access to fuel infrastructure for transformation partners, ...

SA paves way for competitive electricity market after Nersa approves market operator licence

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Nersa's approval of the Market Operator licence for NTCSA marks a pivotal moment in South Africa's electricity sector, signalling a shift towards a competitive market. ...

African finance ministers push for bankable projects, private capital at AfDB Investment Forum

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane said the country is emerging from its debt crisis, supported by an improved credit rating. ...

Eskom’s profit surges to R24.3bn as recovery plan boosts reliability and investor confidence

Philippa Larkin|Published

Eskom reports a significant profit increase to R24.3 billion, driven by its successful recovery plan, enhancing operational stability and attracting investor confidence ...

Shareholders pay the price as Mantengu’s story unravels

Staff Reporter|Published

Mantengu Mining's half-year results reveal a company in turmoil, with a staggering R81.8 million loss and a CEO more focused on conspiracy theories than accountability. ...

Sars cannot renege on tax settlements, High Court rules in taxpayer's favour

André Daniels and Richan Schwellnus|Published

In a groundbreaking judgment, the High Court has ruled that Sars must honour final settlement agreements with taxpayers, regardless of administrative challenges. ...

Words on Wealth: how AI is transforming financial services

Martin Hesse|Published

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how financial services operate in South Africa, from banking to investment management. This article explores the current ...

Your investing, budgeting, and insurance questions answered

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PSG answers your investing, budgeting and insurance questions.