SA braces for tighter ESG rules as global standards reshape trade
South African companies involved in global trade may need to prepare for tougher environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, as international standards... Read more.
Auditor-General warns SAA faces risk of closure within 12 months
The Auditor-General of South Africa has warned that South African Airways (SAA) could face closure within the next 12 months if mounting financial and operational... Read more.
AI surge puts pressure on jobs, yet human skills remain critical
Artificial intelligence has transformed how companies process information and execute tasks, but it is not replacing the deeper thinking required to interpret, decide,... Read more.
Platinum sector under pressure as global supply tightens
Sibanye Stillwater has warned that global supplies of platinum group metals (PGMs) are set to tighten over the next decade, with South Africa at the centre of the... Read more.
Ekurhuleni city manager Lerutla, metro police boss Mkhwanazi to spend more days in jail
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Michael Lerutla will spend two more nights in the cells... Read more.
JSE censures SA, Eswatini state-owned joint venture over compliance failure
The JSE has publicly censured the Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA) and imposed a R500 000 fine after finding that the authority repeatedly failed to comply with... Read more.
Nedbank revises economic growth downwards, cites Middle East strife
As the economic outlook for South Africa worsens due to the conflict in the Middle East, which has spiked oil prices, banking group Nedbank has revised the economic... Read more.
Standard Bank lands R13bn sustainability-linked loan agreement
Standard Bank has secured US$800-million, approximately R13.1-billion, sustainability-linked syndicated loan that attracted strong global investor demand and underscores... Read more.
High compliance costs holding back small businesses, says Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that unless regulatory pressure is eased, many businesses will remain locked out of formal economic participation or struggle... Read more.
NFO warns of surge in ‘easy money’ account misuse cases
The National Financial Ombud Scheme South Africa (NFO) has warned of a rise in complaints linked to the misuse of personal bank accounts as effort to curb financial... Read more.
