Business
Light at end of tunnel as Transnet freight rail increases volumes,...
State-owned logistics company Transnet is showing signs of recovery under its Tactical Recovery Plan, although freight rail volumes remain well below the peak of...
Ferrochrome jobs gain lifeline as Nersa grants power tariff relief to...
Jobs across South Africa’s steel value chain have received a temporary lifeline after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved a significant...
Woolworths SA delivers steady growth despite weak consumer spending
Woolworths South Africa recorded sales growth that outperformed the market during a challenging trading period as cautious consumers continued to limit spending.
The retailer recorded...
Experts weigh in on central bank’s decision to keep repo rate...
Economists and consumer experts have revealed that the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged reflect a balance between improving economic conditions and persistent...
Africa NextGen Economist winner set to receive over R180k prize
French-based African economy-focused publications Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report have partnered with African Development Bank for €10, 000 (over R180 000) Africa NextGen...
Reserve Bank leaves repo rate unchanged amid stronger rand
The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has left the repo rate unchanged.
The latest announcement follows a 25 basis point repo rate...
Civil society groups want Cyril Ramaphosa, Treasury to implement UBI grant
Civil society groups have renewed calls for the introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) grant as unemployment figures skyrocket and poverty remains a...
Farmers intensify fight against department over R16m foot-and-mouth fund
The fight over the redirection of R16-million in Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (Casp) funds to curb the spread of the foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease outbreak...
Accelerate Property sells Bosveld Mall in Limpopo for R88m
Accelerate Property Fund has agreed to sell The Bosveld Bela Bela Shopping Centre in Limpopo for R88-million.
The shopping centre has been acquired by Morsim...
Credit sales boost Lewis’s revenue growth by double digits
Furniture and homeware retailer Lewis Group reported growth in the nine months to December 2025, heavily supported by higher demand for credit sales.
The group...
