
Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
The milestone reflects the US retail giant’s booming e-commerce business and investors’ embrace of its AI investments.
WEDNESDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2026, 00:33

The milestone reflects the US retail giant’s booming e-commerce business and investors’ embrace of its AI investments.

The snack conglomerate is cutting the price of products including Doritos, Cheetos and Lays

The Department of Employment and Labour has published the latest adjustments to the National Minimum Wage, increasing the bare minimum that workers, including domestic workers, can be paid.

Mafia-style criminal groups have a new target in South Africa, and it’s worth more than rhino horn.

Southern Sun and its partner, Pareto, have moved to acquire several Sandton properties for a total consideration of R1.1 billion.

The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.

South Africa’s 2026 Budget could be near, or even below, the projections set in the medium-term budget policy statement last year, possibly breaking the norm of fiscal slippage.

In several South African metros, rampant vandalism and cable theft have forced municipalities to replace traffic lights with stop signs.

The company said the two brands reflect the consumer’s switch from alcoholic beverages to “adult soft drinks”.

Nedbank reveals 27 new mega-projects worth R705.6 billion – including Eskom’s new project valued at R320 billion.

The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership, Bloomberg sources say.

The UK’s tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.

Cape Town homeowners are being warned to make sure that the latest valuation poll accurately reflects the value of their properties.