BEE remains a tick-box compliance exercise, not true empowerment
The financial sector is making slow and uneven progress when it comes to transformation, with gains in some areas overshadowed by challenges in others, and weak... Read more.
Local wins big at Global Finance Awards
Standard Bank has been named a Regional winner for Sustainable Finance and Best Investment Bank in Africa at the Global Finance Awards 2026. The awards celebrate... Read more.
BIBC warns construction blacklist highlights rule-breaking in sector
The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) has warned that the government’s decision to blacklist 52 construction companies has exposed a widespread culture... Read more.
Households urged to act as fuel price shock bites
Households are being warned not to simply absorb the latest surge in fuel prices considering that sharp increases threaten to squeeze already stretched budgets.... Read more.
Experts warn against over-reliance on funeral cover
Insurance experts have flagged increased reliance on funeral insurance as a substitute for financial security and warned that the trend could leave families vulnerable... Read more.
ConCourt shuts down final appeals in R40m Beitbridge border fence case
The Constitutional Court has delivered a blow to contractors involved in the controversial R40-million Beitbridge border fence project. The apex court dismissed... Read more.
Changing drinking habits fuel AB InBev revenue growth
Global brewing giant AB InBev has reported a strong start to the year, with a notable shift in consumer habits seeing more people opting for non-alcoholic and alternative... Read more.
MultiChoice, Altech dragged to Competition Tribunal over ‘anti-competitive conduct’
The Competition Commission has escalated a long-running investigation into the pay-television sector, referring MultiChoice South Africa and Altech UEC South Africa... Read more.
Motorists cut fuel spending by 35% as prices surge amid war in Middle East
Discovery Insure’s data show that since petrol prices went up, drivers have cut their fuel costs by 35%. Robert Attwell, Discovery Insure CEO, said the fuel... Read more.
Motorists face another fuel price increase amid global oil surge due to US, Iran war
Motorists are facing another big jump in fuel prices, mostly because of rising global oil prices, problems with the supply chain, and higher costs for goods sold... Read more.
