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Middle East conflict could result in recession amid GDP drop, expert warns

8th September 2026

An economist has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has seen fuel prices soaring to record levels, could drive the...

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Old Mutual boosts dividend despite profit drop

8th September 2026

Financial services group Old Mutual has dropped profit in the first half of 2026 as weaker investment returns and lower insurance earnings...

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GDP drops 0.2% in second quarter of 2026

8th September 2026

The economy has stepped backwards as GDP declined 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026. The decline has reversed the 0.4% growth...

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Piracy battle persists as DStv revamps packages

7th September 2026

Piracy remains a challenge for MultiChoice as they introduce new DStv Expect+ packages that are more relative to consumer demand. DStv is...

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NetcarePlus leads medical insurance industry in customer experience

4th September 2026

NetcarePlus has been ranked as the number one healthcare membership service in South Africa for the 2026/27 report by the Ask Afrika...

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Living annuity assets climb by R911bn as retirees curb their spending

4th September 2026

Living annuity assets have surged R911-billion as retired persons become more cautious about drawing income from their investments. A living annuity is...

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PGM rebound lifts African Rainbow Minerals’ earnings as iron ore, manganese slide

4th September 2026

The recovery in platinum group metals (PGM) prices has boosted Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) amid weaker performances from iron ore,...

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MTN’s pricey Syria exit clears path for further African expansion

30th August 2026

MTN Group has confirmed that the R716‑million settlement it received from Syria to exit its 25% shareholding does not represent a full...

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Tshepong North mine’s life extended as Harmony revenue nears R100bn

27th August 2026

Harmony Gold has extended the life of its mature deep-level underground Tshepong North mine to 15 years, more than doubling its previously...

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Two-pot withdrawals driven by survival, not luxury

27th August 2026

South African consumers are increasingly turning to two-pot withdrawals and credit to cover everyday expenses, raising concerns about long-term financial security and...