Business

Unemployed doctors get help to start private practices

As pressure mounts on South Africa’s public health system and qualified medical doctors struggle to secure permanent posts, a new R75-million fund will now...

Unathi Kamlana leads FSCA for another term

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner Unathi Kamlana will remain in his position for a second term. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the reappointment on...

Woolworths profit drops despite steady sales growth

Woolworths has reported a drop in profit for the first half of its financial year, even as sales continued to rise across its main...

NEF, BMF partnership will boost BEE reform agenda

The recent signing of an agreement between the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Black Management Forum (BMF) – to promote partnership in key...

Vitality, SA units power Discovery’s earnings surge

Discovery Group has reported a strong set of results for the period ended December 31, with both its South African and global businesses delivering...

Air cargo demand up in January as IATA flags global trade...

Global air cargo demand kicked off 2026 on a strong note, rising by 5.6% year-on-year in January, according to the International Air Transport Association...

Revenue, profit down for Caxton & CTP

Caxton and CTP Printers and Publishers has reported a drop in revenue and profit for the six months ended 31 December, as the group...

Huawei surpasses global digital inclusion target

Chinese technology giant Huawei has exceeded its global digital inclusion pledge by connecting 170-million people in remote communities in over 80 countries. This is...

Shoprite Group sees 3.5% profit increase to R7.6bn

Shoprite Group has reported R138.9-billion in revenue for the 26 weeks to December 28, increasing sales, profits, and dividends while keeping prices low for...

MTN expects strong set of results as Ghana, Nigeria ring tills

MTN Group has signaled strong growth for the 2025 financial year supported by solid operational progress and an improved macroeconomic environment in key markets. In...