Business

Township, rural developments outperform wealthy suburbs, says finance firm

While Sandton and Rosebank are often viewed as the centres of South Africa's economic activity, some of the country's most lucrative property opportunities are...

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

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

Old Mutual boosts dividend despite profit drop

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

GDP drops 0.2% in second quarter of 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 recorded in the...

Piracy battle persists as DStv revamps packages

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

Joburg entrepreneur keeps home after defaulting on business loan

A Johannesburg businessman has been granted what may prove to be a reprieve after the Johannesburg High Court postponed an application by financial services...

Compcom threatens action as food, data and utility prices hit record...

The Competition Commission has warned it may investigate potential price gouging after finding that public and private sector pricing practices are keeping living costs...

Boards must wake up before our water runs dry

For generations, corporate South Africa treated water as an abundant utility. Facility managers turned on the tap, paid the municipal bill and gave the...

Shockproof South Africa before oil strikes again

South Africa does not control the oil price. It does not control global shipping costs or geopolitical shocks. But it can control how vulnerable...

NetcarePlus leads medical insurance industry in customer experience

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