How high monthly repayments and interest rates are affecting home buyers

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite high interest rates in 2026, signs of recovering buyer confidence emerge as lending conditions improve.

Beyond the Budget: why South Africa needs to incentivise household savings

Hayley Parry|Published

As South Africa awaits the National Budget, financial expert Warren Parry argues that true economic resilience starts with policies that enable citizens to save ...

National Budget: without tax breaks, inflation will quietly push you into a higher tax bracket

Nicola Mawson|Published

While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is unlikely to announce a dramatic increase in personal income tax rates when he tables the National Budget next Wednesday, ...

Point of view: a night of excellence at the Raging Bull Awards

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Last Friday evening, the Cape Town International Convention Centre shimmered with anticipation as the investment industry gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary ...

Trump's tariff policy declared illegal: A turning point for global trade

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The US Supreme Court has declared President Trump's global tariffs illegal, marking a significant shift in trade policy. Experts weigh in on the implications for ...

Protecting the 2026 balance sheet: five ways to fix your tech spend

Evan Berger|Published

Here are five ways local businesses can optimise costs and ensure their technology expenditure does not become a liability in 2026.

AngloGold announces record shareholder payouts amid soaring gold prices

Edward West|Published

AngloGold Ashanti has reported its highest-ever dividend payout for 2025, driven by a record free cash flow of $2.9 billion and a significant rise in gold prices, ...

The future of America: Is democracy fading?

Charles R Stith|Published

As America navigates turbulent political waters, former Ambassador Charles R. Stith argues that democracy is not dead but evolving. Explore the challenges and opportunities ...

Laser-written glass can store data for millennia, Microsoft says

AFP|Published

Since 2019, Microsoft's Silica project has been trying to encode data on glass plates, in a throwback to the early days of photography, when negatives were also ...

Dynamic attack trends push banks into a machine vs machine arms race

Staff Reporter|Published

As banks grapple with increasingly adaptable threats, the need for collaboration and innovation has never been more critical. With the stakes higher than ever, can ...

Virgin Active launches innovative social wellness club in Cape Town

Edward West|Published

Virgin Active South Africa unveils its first Collection Country Club in Green Point, Cape Town, introducing a revolutionary concept of social wellness that integrates ...

FSCA issues public warning against Cuntrade and Trade Market 247 Websites

Staff Reporter|Published

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to exercise caution when conducting financial services business with Cuntrade and Trade Market 247. ...

Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch

AFP|Published

Punch's predicament sparked sympathy online, spawning a devoted Punch fanbase who began posting updates on the monkey under the hashtag #HangInTherePunch.

Sibanye-Stillwater's earnings rise sharply in 2025, resumes dividend payout

Edward West|Published

ibanye-Stillwater's financial results for 2025 show a remarkable 281% increase in headline earnings per share, despite a 14% decline in gold sales. The company navigated ...

Clover SA warns of dairy industry crisis due to inconsistent FMD control measures

Ashley Lechman|Published

Clover SA issues a stark warning about the looming crisis in South Africa’s dairy industry, blaming inconsistent FMD measures for jeopardising exports and threatening ...

Earning on TikTok: Alternatives for South African creators without the creator fund

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite criticism for not offering a creator fund in South Africa, TikTok reveals multiple ways local creators can monetise their content.

Rustenburg 2026 career pathways: connecting learners to universities, corporates and funding

Staff Reporter|Published

In a bid to curb the youth unemployment crisis, a historic multi-sector career expo is set to confront North West’s challenges head-on by opening doors to diverse, ...

Tuning out global noise: why long-term investing still works

Warren Buys|Published

Will political and policy disruption derail global markets? Is it too late to benefit from structural trends like AI without taking on excessive risk? And should ...

Dis-Chem Pharmacies reports market share growth driven by new loyalty programme

Edward West|Published

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has reported impressive market share growth, significantly outpacing its competitors, thanks to the successful launch of its Better Rewards loyalty ...