Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Budget allocation set to boost for HIV/Aids priorities
Big Reads

Godongwana reallocates funds to health policy priorities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is moving to replace health grants withdrawn by the Trump administration, which threatened to cripple research into HIV/Aids. In... Read more.
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Sin taxes rise in line with inflation 

Government will continue consulting industry stakeholders throughout the year as it reviews the alcohol excise regime, following a decision to raise sin taxes in... Read more.
Ex-Spar boss, bookkeeper nabbed for stealing R2.3m from outlet
Business

Spar reports modest growth amid legal challenges

The Spar Group has reported lacklustre growth in South Africa over the first 18 weeks ended January 30 while confirming fresh litigation linked to its SAP implementation... Read more.
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SIU lifts the lid on Shepherd Bushiri, Timothy Omotoso’s home affairs shenanigans

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has exposed prominent pastors Shepherd Bushiri and Timothy Omotoso for illegally acquiring residency in South Africa. The unit... Read more.
Sasol strengthens board with appointment of Gasant
Business

Sasol records mute revenue growth despite higher production

Chemical and energy multinational Sasol has reported mute growth for the six months ended December 31 as lower oil prices and softer global chemical markets weighed... Read more.
Business

Chinese technology and speed reshaping one of SA’s busiest freeway intersections

At the crossroads of South Africa’s busiest freight corridor, where thousands of vehicles pass each hour on their way to and from Durban, a high-stakes engineering... Read more.
Business

Shrinking manufacturing sector puts a spoke in job creation wheel

The South African job market was strained last year with the number of jobs created sharply dropping by 94% in a period of just one year. This is according to the... Read more.
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.