Anglo American's exit from Aussie steelmaking coal: A R64bn sale to Dhilmar

Edward West|Published

nglo American has agreed to sell its steelmaking coal business in Australia to Dhilmar for up to $3.88 billion, marking a significant step in its restructuring efforts ...

Astral Foods reports 427 percent increase in interim dividend amid strong demand

Edward West|Published

Astral Foods announces a remarkable 427% increase in its interim dividend, driven by strong demand and improved cost management, while navigating challenges in the ...

Africa Finance Corporation launches $100m tech fund to back continent’s digital future

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Africa Finance Corporation announces a US$100 million commitment to accelerate investment in Africa-focused technology fund managers, aiming to enhance local participation ...

NAMPO reflects optimism and growing concerns in South Africa’s agriculture sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The recent NAMPO exhibition in Bothaville showcased the vibrancy and challenges of South Africa's agriculture sector, as industry leaders discuss the future amidst ...

Freight industry welcomes Transnet Port recovery but warns against overstating progress

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Freight forwarders express cautious optimism over Transnet's reported increase in vessel traffic, while highlighting the need for deeper structural reforms in South ...

WeBuyCars adjusts prices amid increasing competition from Asia in new vehicle market

Edward West|Published

WeBuyCars Holdings reports a strategic price reduction in response to competitive pressures from new and Asian vehicle markets, while announcing a 10% increase in ...

A modern marshall plan: reviving South Africa's economy

Zingiswa Losi|Published

South Africa's latest jobs report reveals a staggering 43.7% unemployment rate, signalling an urgent need for government intervention. With rising global fuel prices ...

Gauteng Gambling Board CEO fired amid explosive corruption findings

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa has dismissed the CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board following a forensic investigation that revealed serious allegations of financial ...

Calgro M3 has ambitious plans for Bankenveld District City development and beyond

Edward West|Published

Calgro M3 enters 2027 with a robust R31.8 billion development pipeline, focusing on integrated housing growth and strategic asset management, as detailed by CEO ...

Navigating financial uncertainty: reacting vs responding to global events

Bertie Nel|Published

In an era of global instability, understanding how to respond rather than react to financial challenges is crucial. This article explores the impact of geopolitical ...

Ramaphosa says investment turnaround will take time as South Africa rebuilds confidence

Siphelele Dludla|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa discusses the challenges and progress of South Africa's investment drive, emphasising the need for long-term commitment and improved conditions ...

Asian markets struggle as geopolitical tensions and oil prices weigh heavy

Ashley Lechman|Published

Tensions rise as markets react to the unfolding Iran conflict, soaring oil prices, and the potential for increased interest rate hikes later this year. Discover ...

Financial literacy for everyday South Africans: simple steps to start

Michele Jennings|Published

Discover practical steps to improve your financial literacy and take control of your money with this essential guide for South Africans.

Transnet Ports raises fuel neutrality charge as industry warns of inflationary impact

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet Port Terminals has announced an increase in its fuel neutrality charge to R78 per container, effective from June 2026, as rising diesel prices continue ...

Standard Bank, Orizon launch carbon credit programme for regenerative farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Standard Bank has announced a partnership with Orizon Agriculture to introduce South Africa's first bank-backed regenerative agriculture carbon credit programme, ...

Grain SA urges tariff reforms to protect local wheat industry amidst global uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Grain SA highlights the urgent need for a review of the wheat tariff system to ensure fair competition for South African producers against heavily subsidised imports, ...

Mantashe says coal industry is evolving, not dying, as Exxaro opens new Matla mine

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe highlights the evolution of South Africa's coal industry at the launch of Exxaro Resources' New Mine 1, emphasising ...

Tensions escalate at Gold Fields South Deep as wage talks reach critical stage

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Wage negotiations between unions and Gold Fields at the South Deep Gold Mine have reached a critical juncture, with demands for significant salary increases amid ...

The deceptive curve: why Zipf’s Law masks South Africa’s spatial decadence

Dr Pali Lehohla|Published

Explore how Zipf’s Law, a cornerstone of urban hierarchy theory, fails to accurately depict South Africa’s complex spatial economy, revealing deeper issues of inequality ...