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Samsung unveils its most AI powered phone to date
The global smartphone race intensified this week when Samsung Electronics officially unveiled its next-generation Galaxy S26 series alongside the new Galaxy Buds 4 lineup,...
Far from fiscal turning point – economists
Some economists have berated the 2026 budget, labelling it a plan that overpromises but is set to underdeliver.
Their criticism comes after National Treasury projected...
Abandoning BEE not an option, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile
For as long as the ANC remains the majority party in government, broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) will remain the preferred policy to redress...
Budget lauded but geopolitical uncertainty could disrupt growth
A more measured and credible budget has helped restore local market confidence, even as global geopolitical tensions under the US administration of Donald Trump...
Treasury dangles R54bn grant to fix water crisis
National Treasury has set out a far-reaching reform agenda to address the governance and capacity failures undermining water and other basic services in cities...
Spur poised for growth, but must tread carefully on African expansion
Leading casual dining franchise group Spur Corporation has been advised to curb its appetite for expanding its operations beyond the borders of South Africa.
The...
Zimbabwe bans lithium exports to force local processing
Zimbabwe has stunned global commodity markets by banning the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates with immediate effect. This is part of...
R3.4bn wind farm in crisis after Sibanye rejects force majeure claim
A R3.4-billion private wind farm built to supply clean electricity to mining giant Sibanye-Stillwater has fallen into financial distress after the mining company rejected...
African aviation: Navigating headwinds
For decades, the dream of a seamlessly connected Africa has been grounded by a harsh reality: despite housing nearly 20% of the global population,...
Financial expert welcomes long-awaited increase in tax-free investment limits
Households have been given more room to save and invest for the future as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana raised both the annual tax-free investment...












