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SAA CEO John Lamola resigns
Ashley Lechman|Updated

SAA CEO John Lamola resigns

Merafe Resources extends its retrenchment deadline for thousands of smelter employees

Edward West|Published

Merafe Resources has postponed the termination date for potential retrenchments of 3,000 smelter employees, as Eskom and the government back a new lower electricity ...

Fragile US-Iran truce hangs by a thread as strikes intensify

Ashley Lechman|Published

With a fragile US-Iran truce in place, the stakes for global markets and the South African economy rise dramatically. Will the diplomats secure peace, or will violence ...

Surging fuel prices threaten inflation and interest rate cuts in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As global tensions rise and fuel prices spike, South Africa faces an economic crossroads. How will these changes impact household budgets and inflation? Read on ...

Rising fuel costs are becoming an insolvency risk

Dr Eric Levenstein and Amy Mackechnie|Published

Last week’s fuel price hike of over R3 per litre for petrol and R7 for diesel directly impacts South African businesses, threatening supply chains and production ...

Hyprop Investments raises R580 million in oversubscribed bond auction

Edward West|Published

Hyprop Investments successfully raised R580 million in an oversubscribed bond auction, reflecting strong investor confidence and strategic financial planning.

Will AI replace financial advisers? Short answer: no

Stian de Witt|Published

Explore the evolving role of financial advisers in the age of AI. This article discusses how AI can enhance financial advice rather than replace human advisers, ...

Transforming coffee shopping: Checkers Hyper introduces Nespresso experience

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Checkers Hyper is transforming your coffee shopping experience with the new Nespresso shop-in-shop, blending convenience with premium quality in a unique ...

Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates milestone of 500 000 Polos produced for export

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Volkswagen Group Africa hits a remarkable production milestone of 500 000 Polos for export, we explore the team effort behind this iconic vehicle - a story of ...

From 2010 to today: why South Africa can win the next tourism wave

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

Visitors arrived with caution and left with conviction. Journalists who came to critique stayed to praise. What the world experienced was not the country they had ...

CEO Mpumi Zikalala outlines Kumba Iron Ore's growth and sustainability strategies

Edward West|Published

Kumba Iron Ore reports significant progress on its R11.2 billion processing plant at Sishen, aiming for sustainability and operational excellence while investing ...

Trustworthy: Sars imposes penalties for late trust tax returns

Phia van der Spuy|Published

Trustees must act swiftly to submit their 2024 and 2025 income tax returns to the South African Revenue Service (Sars) by May 4, 2026 to avoid automated penalties. ...

Predatory trade and dumping chicken importers get it wrong, again

Francois Baird|Published

Claims that South Africa cannot meet its chicken demand, arguing that local production has steadily increased since 2019 and can scale during crises, highlight that ...

Iran oil shock is bringing Africa's supply chains into focus, and AfCFTA is part of the response

Mark Truscott|Published

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruptions in global oil flows, leading to increased fuel costs and pressure on supply chains across ...

Luxury caravan defects lead to court battle for Somerset West consultant

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

A Somerset West consultant is taking Elite Luxury Off-Road Vehicles to court over a defective caravan that allegedly caused numerous safety issues and financial ...

Economic ramifications of the US-Iran ceasefire for South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As peace hangs by a thread, South Africa looks on in hope, with economic stability closely tied to international conflicts and the outcomes of nascent negotiations. ...

IMF warns global growth will slow as energy shock ripples across economies

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The IMF's Kristalina Georgieva warns that the global economy is facing significant challenges due to the recent Middle East conflict, with rising energy prices and ...

Private capital key to fixing rail and fuel lifelines, says Transnet CEO

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips emphasises the need for private sector investment to bolster South Africa's infrastructure, highlighting key projects and the ...

Watch VideoSixty60's launches revolutionary AI shopping assistant, Pixie

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how Sixty60's new AI shopping assistant, Pixie, is set to transform the grocery shopping landscape in South Africa, delivering personalised experiences ...

Manufacturing slump deepens to 10-month low as output falls sharply in February

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with a 2.8% year-on-year decline in February, marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction. This ...