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The next inflation shock is coming – and it’s on your plate
Nicola Mawson|Published

The next inflation shock is coming – and it’s on your plate

Point of view: how stokvels are transforming financial inclusion in South Africa

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Explore how South Africa's stokvels are reshaping financial inclusion and community resilience, turning collective saving into a powerful tool for wealth creation. ...

Nampak reports continuing profitability and debt reduction despite economic challenges

Published

Nampak has successfully improved its operational profitability and reduced debt despite facing economic challenges. The company's financial turnaround has led to ...

What smart investors do when markets dip

Johan Minnie|Published

With the Middle East conflict rattling global markets, Consult by Momentum CEO Johan Minnie explains why staying calm, staying invested and diversifying smartly ...

Godongwana calls for change in Ditsobotla's governance as he hands over recovery plan

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines a revised Financial Recovery Plan for Ditsobotla Local Municipality, addressing years of financial collapse and service ...

Nersa grants electricity price relief to ferrochrome smelters to protect industry

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Nersa has approved amendments to Eskom's pricing agreements with ferrochrome producers, aiming to provide electricity price relief to preserve jobs and sustain industrial ...

Repo rate hike sparks concern over household debt, inflation and economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Trade unions and economists say the Reserve Bank’s latest interest rate hike will place further pressure on already stretched South African households.

Your savings and property questions answered

PSG (Sponsored content)|Published

PSG answers your savings and property questions.

S&P affirms South Africa’s ratings as fiscal reforms gain ground amid global turbulence

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa receives a positive affirmation from S&P Global Ratings, reflecting improved fiscal management and economic reforms, alongside a similar outlook from ...

Dis-Chem's share price falls over 8 percent following disappointing earnings, dividend cut

Edward West|Published

Dis-Chem Pharmacies sees a notable drop in share price following disappointing earnings results and a sharp reduction in dividends. Discover the details behind their ...

Woolworths increases security after explosive incidents at two South African stores

Ashley Lechman|Published

The retailer has increased security measures nationwide and appointed forensic specialists following two separate incidents at its stores.

SPAR shares plummet as interim earnings forecast declines by up to 60 percent

Edward West|Updated

SPAR Group has announced a significant decline in headline earnings, warning of a drop between 50% and 60% for the six months ending March 27. The company cites ...

Hunger in South Africa is not a food problem – it is a systems problem

Philip Nieman|Published

According to Statistics South Africa, approximately 22.2% of households experience inadequate or severely inadequate access to food, with rural provinces such as ...

From confusion to compliance – how TES helps businesses navigate the 2026 labour law shake-up

Natashia Moosa|Published

For businesses, this is not a time for minor tweaks to HR manuals and policy updates. It is a time for a fundamental redesign of the employment relationship.

The Africa we were promised: why Africa’s future depends on backing its own innovators

Seati Moloi|Published

For decades, Africa has largely remained a consumer continent; importing devices, importing systems, importing platforms, importing futures imagined by others.

Property sector urges South Africans to buy smart after repo rate hike

Ashley Lechman|Published

Property leaders say South Africans should focus on affordability and financial resilience after the Reserve Bank increased interest rates by 25 basis points.

Property groups warn of pressure on housing market after interest rate hike

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Property experts discuss the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's recent interest rate hike, highlighting its potential impact on home buyers and the ...

DebtBusters report reveals ongoing financial strain for South African consumers

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Despite recent relief from lower interest rates and access to retirement savings, South African households are still grappling with high debt levels, as revealed ...

Global growth outlook darkens as inflation fears rise in Sub-Saharan Africa, warns WEF

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The latest World Economic Forum report reveals a sharp decline in global economic outlook, with chief economists predicting weakened growth and rising inflation ...

South Africans cannot eat interest rate hikes

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published

South Africa's recent interest rate hikes exacerbate the struggles of millions facing unemployment and economic despair, highlighting the disconnect between policy ...