Mpho Sibanyoni

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Nedbank ‘had to bite bullet’ in its R600m settlement with Transnet

8th March 2026

Nedbank Group says it needed to pay the R600-billion settlement to state-owned entity Transnet, as the financial services institution wants to play...

Business

Far from fiscal turning point – economists

1st March 2026

Some economists have berated the 2026 budget, labelling it a plan that overpromises but is set to underdeliver. Their criticism comes after...

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Spur poised for growth, but must tread carefully on African expansion

1st March 2026

Leading casual dining franchise group Spur Corporation has been advised to curb its appetite for expanding its operations beyond the borders of...

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Income tax relief announced amid SARS’ bumper revenue collection

25th February 2026

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed an income tax relief after the taxman’s revenue collection outperformed previous estimates by over R21-billion. “Last...

Business

BBC talked to Ramaphosa about ‘Zondo commission regulations’ before Sona

15th February 2026

The Black Business Council (BBC) says it directly complained to President Cyril Ramaphosa before he announced that the Public Procurement Act regulations...

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Ailing ArcelorMittal seeks urgent help as losses deepen

8th February 2026

The financial losses suffered by ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) are proof that the government needs to move fast to intervene and help turn...

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Macozoma praises maligned BEE after R11bn Exxaro deal

1st February 2026

Veteran businessman Saki Macozoma has heaped praise on black economic empowerment (BEE), saying a transaction that will see his company being paid...

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Fuming MTN mulls Iran exit

25th January 2026

Africa’s biggest mobile operator, MTN, is exploring an exit from Iran after the dramatic ousting of Irancell’s chief executive officer, a decision...

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Don’t tax us more: Beer and wine associations plead with Treasury

18th January 2026

National Treasury is hatching a plan to increase the rate at which beer and wine are taxed – a move that could...

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Rio Tinto, Glencore merger faces hurdles over coal assets

11th January 2026

Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto’s bid to take over Glencore to create the largest mining company in the world, with a market...