Brazil import ban should not lead to shortages of chicken meat in South Africa

Izaak Breitenbach|Published

South African poultry producers are set to increase chicken production to offset the loss of Brazilian imports due to a bird flu outbreak, ensuring stable supply ...

Strong performance doubles Southern Sun's dividend and occupancy reverts to normal levels

Edward West|Published

Southern Sun has announced a robust financial performance for the year ending March 31, with adjusted headline earnings per share rising by 34% and a doubled dividend, ...

Budget 3. 0: the fight for fiscal sustainability amid political strife in South Africa

Patrick Buthelezi|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presents Budget 3. 0 amid political strife and economic uncertainty, with expectations of expenditure cuts and a downward revision ...

Critical minerals must power a just and gender-equal future for South Africa

Lebogang Mulaisi|Published

Explore how South Africa's rich deposits of critical minerals can drive a just energy transition, while addressing the environmental and social challenges that accompany ...

Sanlam and Tyme Bank launch joint venture for personal loans and credit life

Edward West|Published

Sanlam and Tyme Bank have announced a joint venture to offer unsecured personal loans and credit life insurance, leveraging their combined customer bases and expertise ...

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.

RFG Holdings reports strong regional growth and maiden interim dividend

Edward West|Published

RFG Holdings reports a 7. 6% increase in regional revenue and announces a maiden interim dividend of 29. 6 cents per share, despite challenges in the international ...

5 ways financial advisers can enhance customer value

Enrico Louw|Published

Explore how the evolving landscape of financial advice, driven by AI and regulatory changes, is reshaping the role of advisers and enhancing customer relationships. ...

Shifting tides: The splintering US-SA relationship

Casey Sprake|Published

Explore the implications of Ebrahim Rasool's expulsion as South Africa's ambassador to the US, examining the economic channels that bind the two nations and the ...

Transnet, workers union hold urgent meeting to avert looming strike as wage talks deadlock

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet union UNTU is in urgent talks with the CCMA to prevent a strike as wage negotiations stall. With Transnet threatening industrial action, the implications ...

Nissan Africa reassures South African operations amid potential global plant closures

Banele Ginindza|Published

Nissan Africa has reassured its workforce amid fears of plant closures due to a global restructuring plan. As the company aims to reduce its global production facilities, ...

PIC backs Daybreak Foods' business rescue plan amid financial crisis

Banele Ginindza|Published

The Public Investment Corporation supports Daybreak Foods' decision to enter business rescue, aiming to preserve jobs and ensure a turnaround strategy amidst financial ...

Spending habits shift as South Africans adapt to a value-conscious market

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Discover the latest insights from the Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for Q1 2025, revealing a cautious consumer mindset in South Africa as card spending growth ...

ASP Isotopes to acquire Renergen in strategic merger for critical materials

Edward West|Published

Renergen's share price soared by 44. 7% after ASP Isotopes announced a buyout offer, creating a merged entity focused on critical materials essential for various ...

Pan African Resources warns of illegal mining's impact on local communities after job losses

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Pan African Resources reveals the severe impact of illegal mining and gold theft on Barberton Mines and local communities, following recent retrenchments affecting ...

Sasol outlines turnaround strategy as shares surge 12% after capital markets presentation

Edward West|Published

Sasol's shares surged by 12% following a capital markets presentation where CEO Simon Baloyi outlined a three-year turnaround strategy aimed at restoring the group's ...

Uniting financing and technology to best serve Africa’s farmers and consumers

Aliou Maïga|Published

The question is, can technology transform other sectors in Africa the way fintech has so positively transformed financial inclusion?

Transnet partners with Grindrod to enhance container capacity at Richards Bay

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority has signed a R285 million agreement with Grindrod Eyamakhosi Joint Venture to develop a new container handling facility at Richards ...

Deadline approaches for retirement funds to meet cybersecurity standards

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

With the June 2025 deadline looming, South African financial institutions, including retirement funds, must swiftly implement robust cybersecurity measures to comply ...