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Final date for Showmax subscribers in South Africa
Following the announcement that local streamer Showmax is shutting down, the group has announced the final closing date for the service.

Big NHI mystery for South Africa
While President Cyril Ramaphosa says the pause in promulgating the NHI Act will not affect the scheme’s implementation, there is no official timeline for the rollout.

End of an era for one of the biggest medical aids in South Africa after 43 years
Momentum Health will takeover the administration of Bonitas Medical Fund later this year, marking a huge change in the industry.

Standard Bank CEO scores R106 million payday
The Standard Bank Group recently published its 2025 financial results, showing that it had successfully met the financial targets set in 2021, with its executives receiving notable salary increases.

Camden pregnancy payment to continue after trial
The scheme provides £500 to support low-income families welcoming a new baby in the London borough.

‘Our heating oil’s doubled in price in two weeks’
Lawrence Salvoni worries not only about the price he has to pay, but the security of his supply.

Warning to Cape Town residents with unpaid bills, and Eskom to miss important target
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 19 March 2026.

Early bird offer ending soon for the 2026 Monocle/GIBS Beyond Banking Conference
Industry leaders will gather at the 2026 Monocle/GIBS Beyond Banking Conference, a flagship event designed to explore the future of banking and the forces transforming financial services.

Treasury’s message to South Africans facing petrol price shock: you’re on your own
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock.

Treasury’s message to South Africans over petrol price shock: you’re on your own
South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock.

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country’s defence
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates
Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Pop Mart and Sony Pictures say the film will combine live action and computer-generated animation.