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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 activity and investment variances

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Appeal tribunal rules in favour of homeowner against Standard Insurance over storm damage

Dieketseng Maleke|Updated

A Cape Town homeowner secures a landmark victory against Standard Insurance after a prolonged battle over storm damage, highlighting the importance of persistence ...

Transnet’s debt spiral, missed targets expose deepening financial and operational strain

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet, South Africa's state-owned freight and logistics company, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, including rising debt and missed ...

Economists see oil staying below $100 despite Middle-East war-driven spike

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Despite rising tensions in the Middle East and temporary supply disruptions, economists predict that oil prices will not sustain above $100 a barrel. This article ...

Investing in South Africa’s property market: what to expect in 2026

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Explore the evolving landscape of South Africa's property market as it enters 2026, driven by lower interest rates, structural changes, and emerging investment hotspots. ...

SPAR Group's new CEO Reeza Isaac outlines strategic focus for Southern Africa

Published

Reeza Isaac, the newly appointed CEO of SPAR Group, shares her vision for the retailer's future, focusing on operational discipline, margin recovery, and enhancing ...

Business confidence climbs to near 5-year high, but geopolitical tensions pose risks

Siphelele Dludla|Published

In the first quarter of 2026, South African business confidence surged, indicating a promising recovery for the corporate sector despite ongoing domestic and global ...

SA manufacturing activity stalls as sales dip and confidence slumps

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's manufacturing sector remained stagnant in February, as weak demand and declining sales offset gains from easing cost pressures. The latest PMI data ...

Continental transitions to sustainable energy in tyre production

Ashley Lechman|Published

Solidarity interdict Continental Tyres SA from retrenching workers at its manufacturing plant in PE. Photographer: Hannelore Foerster/Bloomberg