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Cashbuild's third quarter revenue grew by 5% in the constrained consumer market

WEF confirms investigation into claims against founder Schwab

AFP|Published 49 minutes ago

The 87-year-old Schwab, who for decades has greeted presidents and tycoons at the annual forum in the Swiss resort of Davos, said there was "not a shadow of proof" ...

Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear

AFP|Published 1 hour ago

Trump told reporters his country would have a "fair deal with China," adding that "everything's active" when asked if Washington was talking to Beijing.

First-time buyers dominate South African property market in 2025

Staff Reporter|Published 2 hours ago

First-time buyers now account for 72. 71% of the South African property market, reflecting increased confidence and favourable conditions for new entrants in 2025. ...

African Bank gives 10% stake to workers in inclusive employee ownership scheme

Siphelele Dludla|Published 3 hours ago

This initiative allocates a significant 10% ownership of African Bank Holdings Limited (ABHL) shares to its permanent employees, fostering a culture of inclusivity ...

Braids, business and freedom: what one woman entrepreneur taught me about resilience

Tsakani Nkombyane|Published 3 hours ago

For many entrepreneurs, Freedom Day is not about formal celebrations, but about quietly acknowledging the right to build, fail, and rise again.

REVIEW: Regus workspace Willowbridge

Partnered Content|Updated 1 month ago

The Regus brand has dominated the global workspace market.

Huawei Mate XT - world’s first tri-fold smartphone drops

Partnered Content|Published 2 weeks ago

Huawei launches groundbreaking tri-fold smartphone alongside Mate X6 for South African professionals

IMF warns of soaring global debt levels as countries face tough economic choices

Siphelele Dludla|Published 3 hours ago

The IMF warns that over one-third of countries will see rising public debt by 2025, driven by economic uncertainties and policy shifts affecting global fiscal landscapes ...

South African fund managers adopt cautious optimism as gold positions rise

Tawanda Karombo|Published 4 hours ago

Confidence in South Africa’s economic growth prospects has been dimming on the back of disagreements within the GNU. Geopolitical risks were also weighing in as ...

How VAT hikes and global trade uncertainty are squeezing South Africa's insurance sector

Matthew Gezane|Published 5 hours ago

Explore how proposed VAT increases and global trade uncertainties are creating challenges for South Africa's short-term insurance sector, affecting policyholders ...

BankservAfrica's indices reveal mixed signals for South Africa's economy in March

Yogashen Pillay|Published 5 hours ago

BankservAfrica's latest Take-home Pay Index reveals a slight dip in March 2025, while the Economic Transaction Index indicates a recovery. Experts warn of potential ...

Mashatile calls for transparency and inclusivity in the 2025 Budget process

Banele Ginindza|Published 6 hours ago

Speaking at the 2025 Budget Roundtable discussion, Mashatile said a transparent process was one that allowed for public participation, scrutiny, and informed decision-making, ...

BREAKING: Government scraps controversial VAT hike amid significant consumer pushback

Siphelele Dludla|Published 7 hours ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the cancellation of the proposed VAT increase, a decision welcomed by consumers and political parties alike, as the ...

South African pharma company Aspen's shares plunge day after profit warning

Reuters|Published 7 hours ago

Aspen said it related to a manufacturing and technology agreement with a contract manufacturing customer for mRNA products, saying details were subject to contractual ...

High gold prices may not boost South African producers amid cost pressures, warns Fitch

Tawanda Karombo|Published 16 hours ago

Overall, Fitch Solutions’ outlook for SA’s export sector is “somewhat mixed” with “softer growth in major trading partners such as the US and China (expected) to ...

Vedanta weighs US listing to raise $1bn for Zambian copper assets

Reuters|Published 17 hours ago

The miner, owned by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, has hired Barclays and Citigroup to advise on the plans for an initial public offering, said the sources, who ...

Africa Travel Indaba expected to surpass 2024 figures, raise more than R300 million for KZN

Yogashen Pillay|Published 17 hours ago

Join us as we explore the upcoming Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, a pivotal event for the African tourism sector, showcasing over 1,200 exhibitors and celebrating ...

Inflation down to a 5-year low, time to cut the interest rate, says Seef

Ashley Lechman|Published 17 hours ago

The inflation rate has now fallen to a 5-year low, and is well below the Reserve Bank’s target range of 3%-6%.

Interest rates to stay high despite inflation plunging to 5-year low

Siphelele Dludla|Published 18 hours ago

Stats SA said the headline consumer price inflation (CPI) fell sharply by 0. 5 percentage points to 2. 7% in March from 3. 2% in February, mainly on account of food ...