Business

EU airline industry fears fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

Workers in South Africa could get paid for reporting their employer
The Department of Justice has suggested a monetary award for whistle-blowers should their employer be found quilty of improper conduct.

SAA chief executive resigns
Chief executive officer of South African Airways (SAA), John Lamola, has resigned.

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

New shopping mall named after a politician opening in South Africa this month
Prince Buthelezi Mall, named after the founder of the IFP, will open its doors at the end of April.

US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

Eskom agrees to huge electricity discounts for two companies in South Africa
Eskom has agreed to a 62 cents per kWH electricity tariff with ferrochrome smelters, which is far less than houeholds pay for power.

Big trouble for petrol prices in South Africa in May
CEF data for the end of the first full week of the month shows that motorists are still on the hook for a massive jump in pump prices in May, with an even bigger blow in store.

South Africa’s largest online news publishers
Broad Media is South Africa’s largest online publisher according to the IAB March 2026 readership statistics.

SARS nails officials in corruption swoop – freezing cars, properties and bank accounts
SARS has received a court order against two of its former officials, with incoming Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu warning that no one is above the law.

Standard Bank partners with Anthem in a deal to deliver the largest single solar photovoltaic project in South Africa
Standard Bank, the biggest bank in Africa by assets, has partnered with Anthem to fund the Notsi renewable energy project, South Africa’s largest single phased solar photovoltaic (PV) project to reach financial close.

135 companies shutting down in South Africa just the tip of the iceberg
While fewer businesses are being liquidated in South Africa, there are still signs of increased strain across businesses in South Africa.

Ramaphosa responds to United States plan to open the floodgates for American companies to enter South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has backed plans to boost America’s corporate presence in SA.

Major South African city looted, and South Africa falls in critical world ranking
Here are the five important things happening in South Africa on Friday, 10 April.