New-vehicle market surges as easing inflation, fuel prices and rate cuts lift sentiment
Siphelele Dludla|Published

New-vehicle market surges as easing inflation, fuel prices and rate cuts lift sentiment ...

Ports Regulator trims NPA tariff hike to 7.57% for 2026/27 financial year

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Ports Regulator of South Africa has announced a 7.57% tariff increase for the financial year 2026/27, following an application from the National Ports Authority. ...

South Africa's informal miners fight for their future in coal's twilight

AFP|Published

Cyprial, once aspiring to be a lawyer, now toils in the shadows of South Africa's illegal coal mines, where the rumble of wheelbarrows echoes through dark tunnels. ...

Remgro to take full control of Mediclinic Southern Africa in a restructuring with MSC

Edward West|Published

Remgro, the JSE-listed investment group chaired by renowned South African businessman Johann Rupert, and global shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company ...

South Africa’s Black Friday spend soars as shoppers chased big ticket savings

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africans shopped with renewed confidence this Black Friday as spending jumped despite a tough economy.

TikTok shop pushes into luxury retail with $11 000 handbags

Bloomberg|Published

Is TikTok Shop the next luxury retail giant? Discover how the platform is transforming into a high-end shopping destination with $11,000 handbags and exclusive watches. ...

‘This centre could revitalise SA manufacturing industry’ - Deputy Minister Gina hails UP-WEF partnership on global 4IR centre ...

Partnered Content|Published

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina celebrates the launch of the South African Centre for Industry and Technology (SACIT), the first South African member of the World ...

Women of UP shine at SA Women in Science Awards

Partnered Content|Published

The University of Pretoria congratulates the outstanding #WomenOfUP for their excellence in their respective fields of work.

University of Tokyo and AfDB partner with UP to develop Africa–Asia leaders

Partnered Content|Updated

The University of Pretoria, African Development Bank, and University of Tokyo are joining forces to cultivate the next generation of leaders in Africa and Asia through ...

Tharisa declares 33% lower dividend despite improved headline earnings

Edward West|Published

Tharisa has declared a 33% lower final dividend despite improved headline earnings, as the South African platinum and chrome mining company grapples with decreased ...

Alexforbes raises interim dividend 9% as operating income grows

Edward West|Published

Financial services giant Alexforbes has announced solid interim results across all business segments, with operating income up 9% and assets under management growing ...

Court rules that a bank cannot sue a deceased client for unpaid car instalments after death

Zelda Venter|Published

The North West Province's High Court has ruled against a bank's attempt to repossess a vehicle from a client who had tragically passed away, underscoring the need ...

The R44.2m click: why human error is South Africa’s biggest cyber threat

Staff Reporter|Published

Cybersecurity now depends as much on people as on protection software.

Why the NDPP appointment is vital for South Africa's business environment - BLSA

Busiswe Mavuso|Published

A pivotal decision lies ahead for South Africa's business landscape as the president appoints a committee to select the next National Director of Public Prosecutions ...

Cosatu: Strengthen BBBEE, don’t roll back transformation

Solly Phetoe|Published

The debate surrounding Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) intensifies as Cosatu urges Parliament to strengthen its principles, advocating for solutions ...

Here’s what you’re likely to pay for petrol and diesel from Wednesday

Jason Woosey|Published

South Africans brace for higher fuel costs this December, with petrol prices expected to rise by 25 cents and diesel by up to 81 cents. Discover how these changes ...

Standard Bank reports stable performance in latest trading update

Edward West|Published

Standard Bank Group, Africa's largest bank by assets, reports stable financial performance in its latest trading update, with banking revenue growth in mid-to-high ...

Absa reports steady growth in Black Friday 2025 transactions

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Absa's Black Friday 2025 data shows consumers spreading purchases throughout November, with online shopping leading transaction values and a peak of 441 transactions ...

SA manufacturing slumps to contractionary terriroty, signalling deepening sector strain

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index reveals a sharp decline in South Africa's manufacturing sector, highlighting ongoing challenges in demand and production. ...

FMCG demand lifts third quarter retail sales, but tech sector weakens — NIQ South Africa

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how South Africa's retail sector thrived in Q3 2025, driven by strong FMCG demand, while the tech market faces ongoing challenges, according to NielsenIQ's ...