Rand steadies as South Africa’s FATF greylist exit boosts investor confidence
Siphelele Dludla|Published

Rand steadies as South Africa’s FATF greylist exit boosts investor confidence

Durban business confidence dips for fourth straight quarter amid service delivery issues

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Durban' s Business Confidence Index has dropped for the fourth consecutive quarter in Q3 2025, signalling a decline in economic optimism among business executives. ...

Pick n Pay overcoming challenges as consumrs struggle with disposable income

Edward West|Published

Pick n Pay' s CEO Sean Summers discusses the company' s financial results and the impact of consumer spending habits, including the rise of online gambling, as the ...

FirstRand to acquire 20.1% stake in AI fintech platform Optasia ahead of JSE listing

Edward West|Published

FirstRand announces plans to acquire a 20.1% stake in Channel VAS Investments, a leading AI-powered fintech platform, ahead of its listing on the JSE next month. ...

Chinese and US officials tentatively agree to avert 100 percent tariffs

Washington Post|Published

US and Chinese negotiators have reached a tentative framework to avert the imposition of 100% tariffs, paving the way for a crucial meeting between President Trump ...

HSBC flags $1.1bn charge linked to Madoff fraud

AFP|Published

HSBC has revealed a staggering $1.1 billion financial charge linked to a European fund embroiled in Bernard Madoff' s notorious investment fraud, raising concerns ...

Investing in resilient recovery: a vision for 21st-century rehabilitation

Partnered Content|Published

As healthcare challenges grow, discover how Rand Mutual Assurance is leading the way in pioneering rehabilitation solutions that address health equity and community ...

7 steps to improve your credit score

Partnered Content|Published

Find out how to boost your credit score with these seven actionable steps tailored specifically for South Africans aiming for financial stability.

Astoria Investments proposes delisting amid significant share price discount

Edward West|Published

Astoria Investments announces plans to delist from the JSE' s AltX market due to its shares trading at a significant discount to net asset value, while also proposing ...

Definitive solution' on Brazil-US trade within days: Lula

AFP|Published

Brazil' s President Lula da Silva hints at a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the US, potentially lifting punitive tariffs after a tense period of relations. ...

Sars tax scam alert: verifying legitimate final demand letters

Junaid Bhayla|Published

Sars final demand letters are being fraudulently replicated by scammers targeting South African taxpayers. Learn how to distinguish between legitimate tax notices ...

Sugar tax: a policy without evidence - SA Canegrowers

Andrew Russell|Published

As the government considers raising the sugar tax, experts warn of dire consequences for jobs and rural livelihoods, questioning the effectiveness of such measures. ...

When the furnaces fall silent: Why South Africa’s steel collapse could spark a new industrial era

Nomvula Zeldah Mabuza|Published

South Africa' s steel industry faces a critical juncture as EU tariffs threaten to exacerbate job losses. Yet, amid this turmoil lies an opportunity for a new industrial ...

South Africa' s remote job market recovery: key trends for 2025

Anja Bates|Published

After a significant 13% decline in remote work opportunities during 2023-2024, South Africa is experiencing a gradual rebound with remote vacancies increasing by ...

World-first sugarcane energy drink launched by South African sugarcane growers

Philippa Larkin|Published

Shesha, the world' s first energy drink made from fresh sugarcane juice, is here! Produced by Womoba, this innovative beverage not only offers a unique taste but ...

Pick n Pay reports narrowing losses but faces multi-year path to break-even

Edward West|Published

Pick n Pay' s share price fell by 6.7% following the announcement of a multi-year turnaround strategy, despite narrowing headline losses and growth in customer numbers ...

The impact of macroeconomic policy on employment in South Africa

Pali Lehohla|Published

This article explores how the South African government has sidelined employment in macroeconomic policy, raising concerns about its implications for growth and economic ...

South Africa’s FATF grey list exit marks key milestone but reform journey continues

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa' s removal from the FATF grey list marks a significant milestone in its financial reform journey, but experts caution that this is just the beginning ...

How to manage your finances with two salaries left before the festive season

Adrian Hope-Bailie|Published

With just two salaries remaining before the festive season, financial expert Adrian Hope-Bailie shares essential tips to help South Africans manage their budgets ...

South Africa opens passenger rail sector to private investment amid modernisation drive

Banele Ginindza|Published

The Department of Transport in South Africa invites private sector investment to modernise the rail network, aiming to enhance infrastructure, introduce smart ticketing, ...