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Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

ILF and Gauteng department of agriculture at war over R16 million CASP funds redirected to fight foot and mouth disease outbreak
Business

Clover warns flawed FMD rules could cripple dairy exports

South Africa’s dairy industry is facing mounting pressure as inconsistent foot and mouth disease (FMD) control measures threaten to make exports unviable. This... Read more.
Business

Retail group Spar CEO Angelo Swartz steps down

Local grocery retailer Spar chief executive officer and executive director, Angelo Swartz, has resigned after nearly two decades with the company. This has led to... Read more.
Budget airline FlySafair launches R10 ticket birthday bonanza
Business

FlySafair resumes operations at Limpopo’s Hoedspruit Airport after severe floods

South Africa’s largest domestic airline FlySafair has resumed operations at Hoedspruit Airport in Limpopo after disruption caused by severe flooding earlier this... Read more.
George building collapse
Business

Businesses in Overberg fail labour and safety compliance checks

Businesses in the Overberg region in the Western Cape have been exposed for failing to comply with key labour and safety laws after inspections by the Department... Read more.
Rooibos exports hit record high
Business

Local rooibos exports break 10 000-ton barrier for first time

South Africa’s rooibos industry has reached a historic milestone by exporting more than 10 000 tons for the first time, with volumes rising to about 10 930 tons... Read more.
Glencore profits
Business

Glencore sees revenue rise to R3-trillion amid geopolitical tensions

The behemoth in natural resources, Glencore, has reported a 7% increase in revenue, attributed to weaker coal prices and volatile commodity markets. Revenue increased... Read more.
Gold
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Gold price surge lifts profits as DRGOLD headline earnings hike by 99%

Gold producer DRDGOLD reported higher headline earnings for the six months ended December 31. The soaring price of gold assisted in lifting profits and cash generation... Read more.
Business

Standard Bank backs Sanlam Private Equity in healthcare supply chain deal

Standard Bank has announced its backing of private equity investment in South African healthcare supply chain. The bank revealed that it played a role in supporting... Read more.
Youth still under pressure from unemployment
Business

Youth remain under pressure as South Africa’s employment rate improves

The South African youth remain under severe pressure in the labour market, even as the country recorded a slight improvement in overall unemployment in the final... Read more.