The South African sector beating the USA, UK, Australia and Japan
South Africa’s listed property sector has outperformed several international markets, and is expected to deliver sustained returns for investors.
Business
Big turn for domestic workers in South Africa
While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.
Two shopping malls being sold in South Africa’s richest city for R215 million
Accelerate Property Fund is selling two malls in Johannesburg, as its largest assets, Fourways Mall, starts showing signs of life.
‘Families can save £200 a month at community shop’
Customers say the social supermarket in North Bransholme is taking the pressure off the weekly shop.
Major South African bank buys a slice of Dubai
FirstRand, the owner of FNB and RMB, is offering good value to investors, with the company set to grow in the digital banking space after buying a slice of Dubai-based Optasia.
The South African city that is building the most houses still has a housing crisis
Cape Town is comfortably building the most houses across South Africa’s metros, but still can’t keep up with demand.
Don’t rule out EU customs union, TUC boss tells Starmer
Trade unionist Paul Nowak says he wants to see the “closest possible” economic relationship with the EU.
Is texting behind the wheel of a self-driving Tesla crazy?
Elon Musk says Tesla’s automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.
US judge blocks detention of British social media campaigner
Imran Ahmed was among five people accused of seeking to “coerce” US firms into censoring free speech.
Boxing Day shopping falls flat once again
Although shoppers are still bargain-hunting, fewer people headed to the high streets and shopping centres compared with last year.