Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

News

Regulator launches centre to fight bank scams

South Africans losing billions to online scams each year could soon see relief, as the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) moves to protect consumers from... Read more.
Business

Roger Jardine replaces Trevor Manuel as Old Mutual Chair

Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is retiring as the Chair of the Old Mutual Board, effective mid-year. Manuel (70), who became an Old Mutual non-Executive Director... Read more.
MTN profits rise
Business

MTN shows R27bn profit while SA business displays weak performance

MTN Group has delivered R27.4-billion in profits for the 2025 financial year following R11.2-billion loss in the previous year. In the annual financial statement... Read more.
Success
Business

Personal loans used for sudden economic shock, not luxuries

Specialist loan provider DirectAxis has found that South Africans are increasingly turning to personal loans to cover essential needs rather than spending on luxury... Read more.
Business

Storm claims dent margins but OUTsurance earnings still climb

OUTsurance Holdings reported steady earnings growth, supported by strong premium growth and improved cost efficiency, even as severe weather events in Australia... Read more.
Business

Harmony revises dividend policy upwards as high gold prices drive profit surge

One of the country’s largest gold producers, Harmony Gold, has revised its dividend policy to increase shareholder payouts and declared a record interim dividend... Read more.