Business
Truworths UK division shows gains while retailer’s African branch struggles
Strong growth at Truworths’ Office UK has assisted in Truworths International growth during a difficult trading period as pressure on South African consumers continued...
Nissan ends South African production by selling Pretoria plant to Chery
Japanese carmaker Nissan has agreed to sell its South African plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, to Chery SA after nearly 60 years of operating the...
South Africa gets first solar powered charging station for electric trucks
South Africa’s transition to low-carbon transport reached a critical milestone this month when the first electric truck in the country was successfully charged using...
DRC offers critical mineral deals to US investors
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive step that could reshape the global critical minerals landscape. On January 20 2026, Kinshasa...
Why East Africa tops Africa’s 2026 economic projections
The UN expects East Africa to lead Africa’s growth in 2026, powered by Ethiopia’s reform push and Kenya’s diversified economy. Big infrastructure bets are...
Black Friday boosts Clicks Group sales as competitors pile pressure with...
Clicks Group has reported higher turnover in the first 20 weeks of its 2026 financial year, pushed by pharmacy sales as competition and supply...
Investors urged to trade cautiously as ArcelorMittal continues talks with IDC
Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) confirmed ongoing engagements with the ArcelorMittal Group and Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) aimed at finding a long-term and...
Nedbank eyes East Africa growth with Kenya’s NCBA takeover
Nedbank has put an offer to acquire controlling stake in Kenyan-based NCBA bank at R13.9-billion.
The Notice of Intention to acquire 66% of NCBA’s issued...
Steers takes action after viral video of staff doing gardening work
Fast-food chain Steers has publicly condemned a viral video showing restaurant staff performing gardening work outside one of its outlets.
In a statement issued on...
Sasol raises fuel sales forecast, warns on gas sales volumes
Sasol has revised its fuel sales forecast upward for the 2026 financial year after stronger-than-expected performance at National Petroleum Refineries of SA (Natref), the...
