
Mortgages, jobs and energy bills – how the Iran war will affect your money
The Bank of England’s latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.
WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026, 01:08

The Bank of England’s latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

Profit margins were “broadly unchanged” between February and March, the UK’s competition watchdog says.

South Africa’s pet care market is set up for strong growth in the coming years, with local retailers all looking for a piece of the action.

Fourways Mall-owner Accelerate is set to see a significant boost in earnings for the first half of its 2026 financial year.

Solidarity warned that 800,000 direct and indirect jobs could be at risk if the government fails to deliver on its commitments and promises.

A2X has been ordered to pay a R700,000 administrative penalty for using an opt-out process to list companies like Richemont, Clicks, and Harmony Gold on the exchange.

Experts urged South African homeowners to negotiate lower bond rates, as this can save them far more over time than interest rate cuts.

Ninety One’s Trinisha Chanka explains why the firm is entering the actively managed ETF market and how recent regulatory changes have opened new opportunities on the JSE.

South Africa is set for more than R3.3 billion in Black Friday spending in 2025, with this providing an opportunity for criminals to defraud shoppers.

Foreign investors may finally return to the JSE after a decade of outflows, as South Africa’s improving economic fundamentals and strong equity market performance create a more attractive investment case.

SPAR has taken its first step into South Africa’s high-end food retail market with the launch of its first-ever SPAR Gourmet store.

Discovery CEO Adrian Gore recently outlined the four pillars on which Discovery Bank was built that have made it a formidable competitor to the country’s traditional banking elite.

A rebound in the United States dollar could set the rand back to 2023 levels, with South Africa in desperate need of faster economic growth to boost the local currency.

In the recent case of Inhlakanipho Consultants v Commissioner for SARS, the High Court has ruled that SARS must honour lawfully concluded tax settlement agreements.

Cell C has officially listed on the JSE, marking a new era for the company and its parent Blue Label.

The MIF targets early-stage growth businesses that demonstrate a clear addressable market for their services and products, with strong prospects for job creation and sustainable expansion.

Here’s how much revenue one of South Africa’s biggest public universities made in 2024.