Business

South Africa’s top-performing private school with 4.3 distinctions per matriculant
Redhill in Johannesburg was the best-performing private school in the country, achieving an average 4.3 distinctions per student.

Lidl to open 19 stores and create up to 640 jobs
The discount retailer says it is also investing about £43m in revamping more than 70 UK shops.

AGOA hope for South Africa
The US House of Representatives has supported a renewal of AGOA, but South Africa may not be on the list.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned
Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak’s government.

25-year-old foreigners are retiring in South Africa
Home Affairs are looking to change the nation’s immigration laws and highlighted the abuse of its retirement visas.

Petrol price reality check for South African motorists
Energy expert Roland Tatnall warns that this relatively favourable fuel price environment may not last indefinitely

World central bank chiefs ‘stand in solidarity’ with US Fed chair Powell
Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

US sends another tariff threat to South Africa
The United States has issued a new tariff threat to countries that do business with Iran, which could have serious consequences for South Africa.

New shopping mall opening in South Africa in two months
Kingsburgh Junction will soon open its doors, with the new development set to bring convenient retail to the area.

Important deadline for employers in South Africa coming this week
Employers have until Thursday to submit their EE reports, which will be the first to follow South Africa’s new amended labour laws.

Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm
Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.