Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU
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Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

Investing in 2026 will demand judgment amid opportunities, says deVere CEO

Ashley Lechman|Published

This upcoming financial year presents a landscape ripe for discerning investors. With a concerted focus on execution, leadership analysis, and a proactive approach ...

Empowering working parents is the key to thriving businesses and happier families

Mark Dixono|Published

For many working parents, the struggle to balance career ambitions with family responsibilities remains a daily challenge.

World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

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It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in Africa and deadly rains across Southeast Asia.

San Miguel’s Coega investment is a game-changer for South Africa’s agro-processing future

Andile April|Published

The investment establishes a lemon processing plant aiming to grind 100,000 tons annually by 2030. The project has created 120 direct jobs and is positioned to boost ...

The transformative year for South African business travel: navigating chaos and innovation

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African business travel saw a robust 17% increase in 2025, the highest growth across the continent.

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

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Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Women of UP shine at SA Women in Science Awards

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The University of Pretoria congratulates the outstanding #WomenOfUP for their excellence in their respective fields of work.

Motus retrenches 86 employees as financial pressures mount in motor retail sector

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Motus seeks to adjust to a rapidly changing market environment, the fallout from these retrenchments is likely to ripple through both the company and the broader ...

South African households see unexpected drop in food basket costs this December

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite a decline in the average cost of essential food items, South African families are still grappling with food insecurity. Discover the significant trends and ...

Looking into the crystal ball: The SA economy in 2026

Prof Raymond Parsons|Published

Based on the latest data available, the economy enters 2026 on a ‘note of caution optimism’ about the outlook for next year.

Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

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Price fluctuations are paralysing the sales of some imported goods, with both sellers and buyers preferring to postpone transactions until the outlook becomes clearer, ...

South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes

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Kim Keon Hee, the wife of disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested in August and is under investigation for alleged stock manipulation and receiving gifts ...

Chilean firms partner to form giant company to exploit lithium

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The partnership between the firms will allow them to jointly ramp up the exploitation of lithium in the Atacama salt flat region of northern Chile.

Bleak New Year for Transalloys as job cuts loom at South Africa's last manganese smelter

Ashley Lechman|Published

This New Year, Transalloys stands at a crossroads, with the looming threat of job losses highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable solution within South Africa's ...

Top tips on how to avoid letting Janu-worry become Febru-worry

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Top tips on how to avoid letting Janu-worry become Febru-worry

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

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The 44-year-old entertainer joins a select club that includes her husband, rapper Jay-Z, as well as Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna, according to the ...

China's BYD poised to overtake Tesla in 2025 EV sales

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The two groups are expected soon to publish their final figures for 2025, and based on sales data so far this year, there is almost no chance the American company ...

Aspen to divest Asia Pacific operations in R26.5 billion value unlocking deal

Ashley Lechman|Published

Aspen Pharmacare has announced a major R26.5 billion transaction that will see its Asia Pacific business sold to Australian private investment firm BGH Capital as ...

Digital solutions for South Africa’s passenger transport crisis: lessons from global innovation

Lungi Sangqu|Published

Millions of South Africans, workers, students, and small business owners, pay the price daily in longer commutes, higher costs, and personal insecurity.