Business

South Africa’s richest city is in serious trouble as it collapses in front of everyone’s eyes
A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down.

Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC’s Colletta Smith.

Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to “deliver this year’s event”.

Capitec is tightening the taps
Capitec has tightened its lending, with the group taking a prudent approach amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Historic 280-year-old family farm in South Africa that makes export-quality fruit and cannabis
The oldest family business in the world was founded in 719 AD in Japan, while South Africa’s oldest family-owned business, Boplaas 1743 Estate, is over 280 years old.

Warning over big change for employees in South Africa coming next week
Legal experts have warned that the new earnings threshold taking effect next Friday (1 May) could have significant financial implications for employers in South Africa.

Fine today. Financial nightmare tomorrow.
4 signs it’s time to get a car warranty (even if your car is running fine)

The one thing that could stop interest rate hikes in South Africa
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision on future interest rates depends heavily on the the Iran War.

Northern Ireland energy prices ‘could stay high into winter’
NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

Flights, food and fuel: What you need to know about the latest inflation figures
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?

Good news for Capitec customers in South Africa
Capitec has rapidly expanded Smart ID services across South Africa, with the bank working with Home Affairs to launch new services soon.