‘Something needs to be done’ – Americans struggle as petrol prices surge
The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.
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Tech giant Oracle makes ‘significant’ job cuts
Oracle executives recently said the use of AI tools was allowing smaller engineering teams to do more work.
Filling stations across South Africa run out of petrol and diesel
Many filling stations across South Africa have run out of petrol and diesel ahead of the big price increases on 1 April 2026.
Denby appoints administrators in ‘necessary step’
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.
The company in South Africa where the average employee earns over R2 million per year
The average at employee at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange earned over R2 million per year in remuneration.
New bank with 2,500 branches launching in South Africa in 2027
Pepkor has hired Merwe Scholtz to head its new banking initiative as the group prepares to operate an independent bank from next year.
More petrol and diesel price relief for South Africa is coming
The National Treasury says that the temporary R3 cut to fuel levies in South Africa is just the first phase of its planned support for fuel pricing, with the second phase still on the way.
Low-income households to get help with surging fuel prices
One woman says heating oil prices have more than doubled when families are already struggling.
US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.
Here is the official petrol price for April
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
How Africa’s data centres are evolving to support the continent’s AI surge
Across Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from being a futuristic concept to a daily reality.
End of a 42-year era for Dis-Chem in South Africa retailer
Dis-Chem has seen yet another senior member of its executive team resign, with Stanley Goetsch calling it a day after 42 years.
End of a 42-year era for Dis-Chem in South Africa
Dis-Chem has seen yet another senior member of its executive team resign, with Stanley Goetsch calling it a day after 42 years.