Business

One of the most valuable pieces of land in South Africa – making over R30 million a day
This is the iconic South African precinct that made R11 billion in one year.

The woman who went from applying for 144 bursaries to taking over a multi-billion rand accounting giant in South Africa
KPMG South Africa has named Joelene Pierce as its next CEO starting 1 March 2026.

Rising vet costs leave charity with £400k bill
The group, based in Solihull and Wolverhampton, says its vet bills are costing them more.

Big shift for salaries in South Africa in 2026
South Africans can anticipate salary increases in 2026, with more companies shifting to added benefits over massive hikes.

Say goodbye to petrol stations as you know them in South Africa
For decades, petrol stations in South Africa were built around a single core offering, but this is rapidly changing.

Is dining out dying out?
The restaurant industry says it is facing a double whammy – rising costs and customers with less money.

Heathrow not crowded but people walk in ‘wrong place’, says boss
Chief executive Thomas Woldbye says Europeans and Brits keep “crashing into each other” because they walk on different sides.

Amazon’s Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash
A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company’s privacy practices.

Head of DP World leaves company after Epstein links revealed
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem’s exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

Why you should consider switching bank accounts
Martin Lewis explains why now might be a good time to think about changing your bank account.

Massive shopping mall in South Africa set for grand opening this year
Boardwalk Mall is undergoing a large expansion, with the mall set to get padel courts and 5-a-side soccer facility.

Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character’s rise to to global icon status.

Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

Dark clouds for alcohol consumers and producers in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a new government push to curb alcohol use in the country, which will impact both consumers and producers.

South Africa Gets Its First Financial Chess Game: Old Mutual Launches Capital Gambit on Moneyversity Plus
Old Mutual has officially launched Capital Gambit Chess, a first-of-its-kind strategic chess-inspired game that teaches players how money, risk, and long-term financial decisions really work — all through gameplay.