New solar rules in South Africa could end up in court
The government is making it harder for South African households and businesses to go solar, and it could end up in court.
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A fresh financial crisis may be coming – it won’t play out like the last one
What could the next meltdown look like?
Face serum advert banned over ‘five years younger’ claim
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.
Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China’s EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
New ultra-luxury hotel in South Africa’s most popular tourist hotspot here soon – and it is hiring new staff
The Cape Town Edition, an ultra-luxury hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront, will launch soon and has already started advertising new positions.
Faisal Islam: Why the UAE’s exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
End of a 60-year era for global oil
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC, dealing a blow to the group and its leader, Saudi Arabia, as the global oil industry grapples with the massive supply disruption caused by the Iran war.
Surprising trend hitting small town on the verge of collapse in South Africa
Property prices have jumped 37% despite the collapse of government services in a small seaside town.
‘Childhood memories’ – why nostalgia wasn’t enough to save Claire’s
Experts says Claire’s suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.
Good news about petrol and diesel prices in South Africa
National Treasury and the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources have announced that the fuel tax relief will be extended, with additional relief for diesel.
R2 per litre pain on the cards for South Africa next week
As South Africa heads to the end of the month, fuel prices are showing steep under-recoveries, with petrol users on the line for a R2 per litre hike.
Legal warning to anyone lying on their CVs in South Africa
A legal expert has reminded those looking to work in South Africa of the legal consequences of lying on their CVs.
Absa brings in another top executive from outside the company
Deutsche Bank’s South Africa head Saloshni Pillay will join Absa Group to lead its investment bank.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE says it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations.
Good news for 30-year-old industrial giant – the only operation of its kind in South Africa
Eskom and mining and metals group South32 have announced a new renewable energy project for the 30-year-old Hillside Aluminium Smelter in KwaZulu-Natal.