South Africa in talks with Zambia and Zimbabwe to run Grand Inga transmission line

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa's Minister for Minerals and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, reveals plans to engage Zambia and Zimbabwe in discussions about the Grand Inga project, ...

Solid financial results for Coronation Fund Managers as assets under management rise

Edward West|Published

Coronation Fund Managers has announced an 8. 1% increase in its interim dividend, driven by strong performance across its funds, despite facing market volatility ...

EU adopts CO2 targets reprieve for car industry

AFP|Published

How will the EU's new emissions reprieve impact the future of the car industry?

Eskort warns of food security crisis as chicken imports from Brazil prohibited

Ashley Lechman|Published

This ban, enacted by the Department of Agriculture on 15 May due to an avian flu outbreak in Brazil's Rio Grande Do Sul state, has raised urgent alarms within the ...

Datatec increases final dividend after strong annual financial performance

Edward West|Published

Datatec reports a significant increase in its final dividend to 200 cents, driven by strong financial performance and a new shareholder-friendly dividend policy. ...

Hybrid Boost: Flexible work aids in tough economic times

Brandstories|Updated

A study by the International Workplace Group (IWG) reveals how CFOs see hybrid working as an essential cost-cutting measure.

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

Ramaphosa heralds a new era of infrastructure development in South Africa

Philippa Larkin|Published

Ramaphosa unveils a transformative infrastructure vision for South Africa at SIDSSA 2025, aiming to drive economic growth and attract investment.

Cosatu warns One Stop Border Bill's silence on illegal migration and exports threatens jobs

Banele Ginindza|Published

Cosatu warns that the One Stop Border Bill's failure to address illegal migration and unchecked exports could severely impact local jobs and public service funding, ...

Bidcorp reports 10% rise in earnings per share amid challenging economic conditions

Philippa Larkin|Published

Bidcorp's latest trading update reveals a 10% increase in constant currency headline earnings per share for April 2025, demonstrating resilience against inflation ...

AfDB cuts Africa's 2025 growth forecast on trade tariffs uncertainty

Reuters|Published

Africa's economic growth is projected to rise to 3. 9% this year, but the African Development Bank warns of uncertainties due to US trade tariffs, leading to a downgrade ...

Suzuki Auto South Africa breaks ground on new head office and distribution centre

Philippa Larkin|Published

Suzuki Auto South Africa, in collaboration with Fortress, is set to revolutionise its operations with a new state-of-the-art head office and distribution centre ...

Sars imposes R30 million tax bill on businessman: a caution for directors and shareholders

Megan Langton and Mornay Bornmann|Published

A recent Tax Court ruling highlights the importance of accurate record-keeping for directors and shareholders, as Sars imposes a staggering R30 million tax bill ...

PSG embraces future thinking at 2025 Conference

Staff Reporter|Updated

The annual PSG Financial Services’ Conference held in May brought together top financial services industry leaders, journalists and other distinguished speakers ...

Pepkor reports strong trading performance and optimistic outlook for the second half

Edward West|Published

Pepkor Holdings has reported an 18. 9% growth in normalised headline earnings, driven by strong retail performance and fintech growth, as the group remains optimistic ...

South Africa's Trusted Tour Operator Scheme boosts tourism with over 11 000 new digital visas

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's Trusted Tour Operator Scheme has successfully issued over 11,000 digital visas to tourists from China and India, creating new jobs and streamlining ...

Resetting US-South Africa relations: Insights from Ramaphosa's meeting with Trump

Dr Thami Mazwai|Published

Amidst controversial debates, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team successfully navigated a challenging meeting with US President Donald Trump, aiming to reset ...

No VAT increase – But are you still paying more?

Sebastien Alexanderson|Published

Discover how South Africa's 2025 budget, while avoiding a VAT increase, introduces hidden costs that could impact your household finances.

Degrees of disconnection: realigning education to drive South Africa’s economy

Nomvula Mabuza|Published

South Africa faces a critical skills mismatch, with high youth unemployment and a disconnect between education and economic needs. This article explores systemic ...