Boitumelo Kgobotlo Archives

Business

Vodacom bets on Safaricom to drive African expansion

27th July 2026

Vodacom’s acquisition of a controlling stake in Safaricom has marked a turning point for the telecommunications group, transforming it into a more...

Business

Anglo American lowers copper costs despite inflationary pressures

23rd July 2026

Anglo American has lowered its copper production cost forecast for 2026 despite growing inflationary pressures from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East,...

Business

Reform momentum reverses as key sectors lose ground

23rd July 2026

The Business Leader South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker has recorded an all-time decline in reform momentum in the second quarter of 2026....

Business

Kumba signs solar contract sized to reduce emissions, slash electricity costs

23rd July 2026

Kumba Iron Ore has signed a 20-year agreement with Envusa Energy to supply renewable electricity to its flagship mine, Sishen, based in...

Business

Workers brace for another interest rate blow

23rd July 2026

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has expressed concern over the anticipated hike in interest rate after inflation was reported...

Business

Fuel shock pushes inflation to 5% ahead of rate decision

22nd July 2026

The inflation rate has increased to its highest level in two years at 5%, piling pressure on households ahead of the interest...

Business

Pepkor acquires controlling stake in R21.3bn fintech business

22nd July 2026

Retail giant Pepkor has deepened its push into financial technology by acquiring a controlling stake in a combined fintech platform with Shop2Shop....