Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Business

Battle for affluent clients heats up as Investec sets eyes on top earners

24th May 2026

South African banks are increasingly going head-to-head for affluent clients as competition for the fast-growing segment heats up. In the process, traditional...

Business

Ruling against FlySafair will harm industry

24th May 2026

Aviation expert Guy Leitch has warned that any harsh ruling by the National Consumer Tribunal against local carrier FlySafair for overselling tickets...

Business

Visa launches controlled testing for AI-powered payments

21st May 2026

Global payments company Visa has introduced a new international initiative aimed at helping banks and payment providers prepare for a shift towards...

Business

Lafarge integration costs hit Afrimat’s profits

21st May 2026

Mining and materials group Afrimat’s latest annual results have shown a business growing at the top line but under pressure at the...

Business

Investec private banking expansion targets R3bn profit in SA by 2030

21st May 2026

Specialised international bank and wealth manager Investec has announced a new growth strategy for its private client franchise, with South Africa positioned...

Business

Investec warns Middle East war raises risks for SA outlook

21st May 2026

Investec, an international specialist bank and wealth manager, has flagged growing geopolitical tensions, stubborn inflation, and rising fuel costs as risks to...

Business

Melanie Da Costa appointed Netcare CEO

19th May 2026

South African private healthcare group Netcare has announced the appointment of Melanie Da Costa as next chief executive officer succeeding long-serving CEO...

Business

CANAL+ film unit STUDIOCANAL signs distribution deal in South Africa

19th May 2026

French media conglomerate CANAL+’s in-house film company STUDIOCANAL has entered into a theatrical distribution partnership with Sun Africa Group (SAG) as it...

Business

Standard Bank offers R1m aid for flood-affected areas

19th May 2026

Standard Bank has pledged R1-million in support to humanitarian non-profit organisation the South African Red Cross Society’s effort  to help communities affected...

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ConCourt hears challenge over Procurement Act, BEE procurement changes

18th May 2026

The Constitutional Court has been approached to challenge the constitutionality of the process and adoption of the Public Procurement Bill. At the...