Business

Dharshini David: Don’t be fooled – taxes are still set to rise
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor’s Spring Statement, yet to take effect.

New private university mega-campus coming to South Africa
Advtech has secured the land to build a new private university in KwaZulu-Natal, with construction set to start next year.

Cheap imports leave major retailer in South Africa cracked
Italtile has taken a big knock to profits, largely attributed to the influx of low-cost tiles entering the market.

Three Spring Statement numbers that could affect your money
Among the data and forecasts are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.

Ramaphosa unveils R22 million statues as water crisis rages
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled two bronze statues in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, depicting late former president Nelson Mandela and anti-apartheid activist and ANC president, Oliver Tambo.

UK economic growth forecast cut for this year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out the latest outlook from the government’s official forecaster

South Africa’s office furniture market has changed
If you’ve tried to place a large corporate office furniture order in South Africa over the last six months, you’ve probably noticed the options aren’t what they were.

Bad turn for interest rate cuts in South Africa
The escalating conflict in the Middle East could present a significant risk to South Africa’s inflation outlook, which could spell bad news for interest rates.

R1.30 per litre blow for petrol prices in South Africa
The impact of the United States’ war in Iran on fuel price recoveries has been immediate, with the month starting deep in the red.