Interest rates impact homebuyers as confidence returns in South Africa
Yogashen Pillay|Published

Interest rates impact homebuyers as confidence returns in South Africa

Agbiz reports strong agricultural export performance despite policy challenges in 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite policy uncertainty, South Africa's agricultural exports soared to a record $15.1 billion in 2025, with strong quarterly performances driven by key products ...

Wearables and IoT rise, but smartphones remain the central hub of connectivity

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a world where technology constantly evolves, discover why smartphones remain at the heart of our digital lives, connecting us to everything from fitness trackers ...

Will Eskom's appeal to keep coal and diesel contracts secret hold up in court?

Banele Ginindza|Published

Eskom is taking its battle for commercial confidentiality to the Supreme Court, challenging a ruling that demands transparency in its coal and diesel contracts with ...

Government opposes liquidation of Tongaat Hulett amid industry concerns

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) has announced its opposition to the provisional liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited, emphasising the importance ...

Afreximbank warns South Africa faces decade of sub-2% growth, GDP seen averaging 1.9%

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The African Export-Import Bank forecasts that South Africa's economic growth will struggle to exceed 2% over the next decade, highlighting the need for structural ...

From Bolt driver to mobility founder: how Lupa Township Delivery is scaling hyper local logistics

Ashley Lechman|Published

As a former Bolt driver operating in Gauteng townships, Kamogelo Lucas quickly realised that South Africa’s mobility systems were not designed with township realities ...

Pretoria remains mum as new 10% US import levy looms after court blocks Trump tariffs

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Following the US Supreme Court's ruling against President Trump's tariffs, South Africa's trade negotiations face new challenges and opportunities. Experts weigh ...

Budget 2026 preview signals fiscal discipline and infrastructure push

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the national Budget Speech just days away, leading tax and economic experts outline why 2026 could mark a year of realism, reform and renewed investor confidence. ...

The trends affecting South Africa’s franchises in 2026

James Noble|Published

Ahead of the Franchise Association of South Africa’s 2026 National Conference and Expo, James Noble, Sector Executive: Wholesale, Retail and Franchising at Absa ...

South Africa on the brink of financial recovery: a chance to build generational wealth

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa's economy shows signs of recovery, households have a unique opportunity to strengthen their financial futures. Learn how lifestyle changes could ...

How high monthly repayments and interest rates are affecting home buyers

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite high interest rates in 2026, signs of recovering buyer confidence emerge as lending conditions improve.

Beyond the Budget: why South Africa needs to incentivise household savings

Hayley Parry|Published

As South Africa awaits the National Budget, financial expert Warren Parry argues that true economic resilience starts with policies that enable citizens to save ...

National Budget: without tax breaks, inflation will quietly push you into a higher tax bracket

Nicola Mawson|Published

While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is unlikely to announce a dramatic increase in personal income tax rates when he tables the National Budget next Wednesday, ...

Point of view: a night of excellence at the Raging Bull Awards

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Last Friday evening, the Cape Town International Convention Centre shimmered with anticipation as the investment industry gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary ...

Trump's tariff policy declared illegal: A turning point for global trade

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The US Supreme Court has declared President Trump's global tariffs illegal, marking a significant shift in trade policy. Experts weigh in on the implications for ...

Protecting the 2026 balance sheet: five ways to fix your tech spend

Evan Berger|Published

Here are five ways local businesses can optimise costs and ensure their technology expenditure does not become a liability in 2026.

AngloGold announces record shareholder payouts amid soaring gold prices

Edward West|Published

AngloGold Ashanti has reported its highest-ever dividend payout for 2025, driven by a record free cash flow of $2.9 billion and a significant rise in gold prices, ...

The future of America: Is democracy fading?

Charles R Stith|Published

As America navigates turbulent political waters, former Ambassador Charles R. Stith argues that democracy is not dead but evolving. Explore the challenges and opportunities ...

Laser-written glass can store data for millennia, Microsoft says

AFP|Published

Since 2019, Microsoft's Silica project has been trying to encode data on glass plates, in a throwback to the early days of photography, when negatives were also ...