Business

Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont ‘raise £3bn a year’
Stormont would have £3bn a year extra if they cut jobs, increased rates and introduced water charges.

Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows
The consultancy Teneo says airspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flights.

Top private schools carrying a tiny town in South Africa
Property experts have reported that the property market in a small town is experiencing significant growth, driven by families of children attending prestigious schools in the town.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review – A productivity and privacy-first flagship smartphone
This is a flagship that prioritises productivity, security, and efficiency, while still delivering top-tier performance and creative capabilities when needed.

Eskom paid R50,000 for relays worth R180 – SIU freezes properties and luxury cars over inflated purchases
The SIU has successfully secured a court order to freeze a businessman’s assets worth R76.5 million.

Businesses in South Africa feel the heat
South African business confidence moderated in March as the US-Israeli war with Iran roiled financial, commodity and foreign-exchange markets.

Major new shopping mall opening in South Africa’s richest city this year
Fleurhof Mall in Johannesburg is nearing completion, and will bring retail to one of the city’s largest residential projects.

Leadership shake-up at SPAR
SPAR has recorded a series of leadership changes, as it looks to end of an era of pain.

Major storm brewing over South Africa’s economy
South Africa’s economy started to turn for the better at the start of the year, but that momentum is already fading, with fuel prices expected to cause major pain.

Uni staff strike for cost of living ‘weighting’
Library, museum, finance and IT staff are among members of Unite taking action over pay.

Royal Mail to allow part-time posties to work more to improve service
Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

Interest rate heartbreak for South Africa
Hopes for interest rate cuts in South Africa have been dashed despite major signs of economic improvement across the country.

SARS has good news for big diesel users in South Africa this month
SARS has updated its systems and calculation methods to allow on-land primary sector diesel users to claim back 100% of the levies on eligible diesel used.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
Typical household bills fell by 7% when the new energy cap took effect on 1 April 2026.