South Africa posts R14. 1bn trade surplus in April, down from March

Philippa Larkin|Published

South Africa's trade balance surplus has decreased to R14. 1bn in April from R22. 6bn in March. What factors contributed to this decline and what does it mean for ...

Transnet receives R51 billion bailout: Implications for South Africa's logistics sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet's recent R51 billion bailout from the South African government aims to address its substantial debt and enhance infrastructure investment, with experts ...

Scatec wins major battery storage project in South Africa

Philippa Larkin|Published

Scatec has been awarded the prestigious contract for the 123 MW/492 MWh Haru Battery Energy Storage System, a pivotal project aimed at stabilising South Africa's ...

Absa Group strengthens retail and business leadership team

Philippa Larkin|Published

Absa's new leadership team is set to transform retail and business banking, marking a pivotal moment in the bank's strategy for enhanced market competitiveness. ...

SA Reserve Bank cuts interest rates: What it means for consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African consumers welcome the recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, but experts warn that rising costs could negate the benefits. This article explores ...

It’s time to rethink corporate giving in Africa

Tshego Bokaba|Published

Corporate social investment (CSI) is meant to change lives. But what happens when it does the opposite?

From the field to financial freedom: Supporting financial education through sports

Partnered Content|Published

Nedbank uses the Cup Final as a platform for promoting financial literacy

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

AFP|Published

OPEC+ announces a significant increase in crude oil production for July, raising concerns about falling prices and geopolitical dynamics. What does this mean for ...

Navigating tough times: Huge Group's strategy for sustainable growth

Philippa Larkin|Published

Huge Group outlines its strategy for long-term growth in a challenging economic landscape, revealing insights from its latest annual report.

Your investment, retirement, and insurance questions answered

Supplied Content|Published

PSG answers the investment, retirement, and insurance questions.

Understanding the allocation of death benefits in South African retirement funds

Brett Ladouce|Published

Explore the complexities of death benefit allocation from retirement funds in South Africa, and understand the legal obligations of trustees and the rights of dependants. ...

The risks of nominating a family member as executor

Nicola Mawson|Published

Choosing a family member as an executor can lead to conflicts of interest and mismanagement of an estate. This article explores the legal implications and offers ...

Point of view: understanding the impact of eFiling fraud on South African taxpayers

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Discover the troubling findings of the Tax Ombud’s eFiling Profile Hijacking survey, revealing the extent of fraud affecting South African taxpayers and the urgent ...

AYO Technology Solutions' half-year results show progress despite challenges

Edward West|Published

AYO Technology Solutions anticipates a significant reduction in losses for the full year, despite a challenging financial landscape, as it navigates an acquisition ...

Incorporating AI into workforce planning: optimising skills for the SA workforce of the future

Dr Chris Blair|Published

AI presents a transformative opportunity to align workforce capabilities with economic needs.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies reports strong annual earnings growth, but share price falls on the JSE

Edward West|Published

Dis-Chem Pharmacies reports an 8. 6% increase in group revenue for the first quarter, yet its share price fell by 5. 5% on Friday, raising questions about market ...

Standard Bank and GIBS launch Youth Forward programme to combat youth unemployment

Ashley Lechman|Published

This initiative is set to empower 50 black youth-owned businesses with essential tools and support to thrive in the current challenging economic landscape.

Trump tariffs stay in place for now after court reprieve

AFP|Published

The short-term relief will allow the appeals process to proceed after the US Court of International Trade barred most of the tariffs announced since Trump took office, ...

Santova shares rise after announcing R417. 7m acquisition of The Seabourne Group

Edward West|Published

Santova has announced the acquisition of The Seabourne Group for R417. 7 million, aiming to enhance its logistics services across the UK and Europe, particularly ...