Business
Affordability as strategy: why cost-of-living pressures matter for economic landscape
South Africa’s cost-of-living pressures are often framed as a fiscal and social challenge. They also have implications for how businesses operate, particularly in sectors...
SA’s fuel gamble: Empty reserve tanks, but international risk is rising
South Africans have been reassured this week that there is no immediate fuel shortage. Government has moved quickly to attempt to calm nerves, confirming...
Huge victory for artisanal miners as DR Congo pilots first gold...
Small-scale miners in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are tipped to gain access to a bigger market and better prices for their...
Morocco’s avocado surge is reshaping Africa’s export map
Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power has moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift...
Deputy Minister pushes to ‘buy local’
Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams has called for a nationwide shift towards supporting locally produced goods. She has warned that...
Roger Jardine replaces Trevor Manuel as Old Mutual Chair
Former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel is retiring as the Chair of the Old Mutual Board, effective mid-year.
Manuel (70), who became an Old Mutual non-Executive...
Sun International lifts group income to R13bn despite market pressures
Gambling and hospitality group Sun International reported higher group income supported by strong performance from its betting platform and continued resilience across its casino...
‘Maize industry set to miss export target due to softer global...
South Africa may miss its maize export forecast of 2.4-million tonnes for the 2025-26 marketing year, which ends in April.
The exports so far are...
MAN Truck & Bus posts moderate results despite tough market
German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus has reported robust financial and operational results for 2025, marking the third consecutive year of stable...
Daimler Truck posts resilient 2025 results despite global market pressures
Global commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck has reported resilient financial results for 2025, navigating a challenging global market environment marked by declining demand in...
