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Bad news about petrol prices in March
Fuel price recoveries have deteriorated in the third week of February, making petrol price cuts in March increasingly less likely.

How to reach 5 million South African business decision-makers
South Africa’s business decision-makers choose to read BusinessTech thanks to its reputation for reliable news.

Joy for DStv subscribers in South Africa
DStv owner Multichoice has confirmed that subscribers will not see a price increase in April as is usually expected—but warned that future hikes are not off the table for 2026.

Sibanye Stillwater pays first dividend in 3 years
Sibanye Stillwater has paid a dividend for the first time in three years, with the company returning R3.7 billion to shareholders.

Sustainability Talks podcast series sponsored by RMB – Coming soon
If you are a business leader, investor, policymaker, or sustainability professional who wants the latest insights into sustainability, this is a podcast you must watch.

Wrong turn for the rand
The rand has taken a turn for the worse after fresh signals from the United States suggested interest rates there could stay higher for longer.

Asos co-founder dies after Thailand balcony fall
Quentin Griffiths co-founded Asos in 2000 and remained a significant shareholder after leaving the firm five years later.

Business Talk – Monocle Head of Tech Mark Beringer on spreadsheets and modernisation in banking
As Head of Tech at Monocle, Beringer pushes the boundaries of what is possible, ensuring the delivery of robust, future-focused solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Capitec deal gives Dis-Chem 550,000 new customers
Dis-Chem has seen a massive rise in revenue, with the group seeing hundreds of thousands of new customers.

UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.

Social unrest warning for South Africa with 40,000 jobs on the line
SA Canegrowers, representing tens of thousands of sugarcane growers, has formally written to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking for urgent intervention to save the sector from collapse.

The deepening cost of living crisis – where to from here for South Africans
South Africans are in the grip of an ever-deepening cost-of-living crisis that has driven them to their knees, forcing households to make heartbreaking purchasing decisions every month.