Philippa Larkin

Business Reporter Editor

Afrimat eyes steady recovery in quarter two amid operational gains, cement challenges

Philippa Larkin|Published

Afrimat reports a promising recovery in Q2 of its 2026 financial year, driven by operational improvements and a surge in local iron ore sales. Will these gains be ...

Business hails rail reforms as a big step forward

Philippa Larkin|Published

Business leaders in South Africa celebrate the allocation of rail slots to 11 new train operating companies, marking a crucial step towards a competitive logistics ...

Nersa and Transnet National Ports Authority sign MoU to boost sustainable energy

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority and Nersa have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding to drive sustainable energy supply and infrastructure development in ...

West Pack Lifestyle emerges from business rescue

Philippa Larkin|Published

West Pack Lifestyle announces plans to open three new outlets before year-end, marking a significant recovery after emerging from business rescue amid challenges ...

South Africans to feel the pinch: take-home pay slides in July

Philippa Larkin|Published

South Africans are feeling the financial squeeze as the average nominal take-home pay dips in July, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI). ...

Bayhead Road Rehabilitation continues to progress on schedule - Transnet

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet's Bayhead Road rehabilitation project at the Port of Durban is making significant strides, aiming to alleviate port congestion and enhance road safety. ...

Strong operational gains made at Tongaat Hulett mid-season

Philippa Larkin|Published

Tongaat Hulett's mid-season review reveals remarkable operational improvements at its South African sugar mills, showcasing a turnaround in performance and efficiency ...

Editor's Note: Debanking in South Africa: The risk of financial exclusion based on reputational damage

Philippa Larkin|Published

Explore the contentious issue of debanking in South Africa, where banks are closing accounts based on reputational risk. This article delves into the implications ...

Aveng flags operating loss in the second half of the year

Philippa Larkin|Published

Aveng announces an expected operating loss for the second half of the year, impacted by projects in Southeast Asia and Queensland, as it navigates challenges in ...

Nedbank sells R1. 8bn Ecobank stake to Bosquet Investments

Philippa Larkin|Published

Nedbank has reached a pivotal agreement to sell its 21. 2% stake in Ecobank Transnational Incorporated to Bosquet Investments for $100 million (R1. 8 billion), marking ...

Bitcoin hits new peak touching $124 500

Philippa Larkin|Published

Bitcoin has soared to a new peak of $124 500, driven by favourable US legislation and rising equities. What does this mean for the future of cryptocurrency?

High court rules against TotalEnergies oil exploration plans

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Western Cape High Court has overturned the government's approval of TotalEnergies' offshore drilling plans, a decision hailed by environmental groups as a significant ...

Naspers/Prosus shares rise on stellar Tencent earnings

Philippa Larkin|Published

Naspers and Prosus shares soared on the JSE after Tencent reported a remarkable third consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth, surpassing forecasts and ...

Home Affairs partners with Capitec, FNB to expand passport and Smart ID services

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the new digital partnership between Home Affairs, Capitec, and FNB aims to revolutionise access to Smart ID and Passport services, making it easier ...

Vodacom, Airtel sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion

Philippa Larkin|Published

Vodacom Group and Airtel Africa have announced a groundbreaking infrastructure sharing agreement aimed at revolutionising connectivity in Mozambique, Tanzania, and ...

Prosus obtains clearance for Just Eat deal from European Commission

Philippa Larkin|Published

Prosus's acquisition of Just Eat Takeaway. com has received the final regulatory nod from the European Commission, enabling the tech giant to enhance its European ...

FSCA warns against platform using deep fake videos of Siya Kolisi for investment

Philippa Larkin|Published

The FSCA has issued a critical warning about a deepfake video featuring Siya Kolisi, which is being used to solicit fraudulent investments from the public. The authority ...

Schreiber launches of phase two of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme

Philippa Larkin|Published

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, announces the launch of phase two of the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), aimed at boosting tourism from India ...

Trump signs executive order to address reputational risk in banking

Philippa Larkin|Published

President Trump has signed an executive order titled 'Guaranteeing fair banking for all Americans' that combats politically-motivated debanking practices. The order ...

Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines sign 10-year deal

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM) have officially signed a significant 10-year contract under the Manganese Export Capacity Allocation (MECA3) framework, ...

#RacistBanksMustFall calls for legislative reform after US tackles political debanking

Philippa Larkin and Siphelele Dludla|Published

The #RacistBanksMustFall movement in South Africa advocates for legislative reforms to combat discriminatory banking practices, inspired by a recent US executive ...

MTN flags robust first half performance ahead

Philippa Larkin|Published

MTN is set to report a remarkable performance for the first half of 2025, driven by strategic execution and improved market conditions. Discover how inflation stability ...

MTN South Africa deploys biometric digital ID to all stores

Philippa Larkin|Published

MTN South Africa has launched a groundbreaking biometric digital ID system across all stores, enhancing customer experience and security. Following a successful ...

July BETI continues to improve as economic activity remains resilient

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the July BETI reflects South Africa's economic resilience amid ongoing pressures and what it means for the future.

Telkom's profit rises 6. 5% in first quarter on back of strong growth in subscribers

Philippa Larkin|Published

Telkom reports a robust 6. 5% profit increase in Q1, driven by a remarkable surge in subscriber growth, as revealed in its latest trading update.