New international retail giant taking over shopping malls in South Africa
Malaysian retail giant MR.DIY is rolling out stores across South Africa, making the country its 14th international destination.
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UK forecast to face weaker growth and higher inflation from Iran war
The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world’s biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
Fuel price nightmare as increases hit R10 per litre for next week
Petrol and diesel price under-recoveries have continued to surge in South Africa, with diesel breaching R10 per litre for the first time in history, and petrol moving towards R6 per litre.
Standard Bank unveils big plans for the next three years
Standard Bank has set out its ambitions for the next three years, with the group looking for double-digit headline earnings growth.
Standard Bank named Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand for the 5th Consecutive Year
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s and South Africa’s Most Valuable Bank Brand by Brand Finance for the fifth consecutive year, with brand value growth of 19% year-on-year from R37,8bn to R45bn.
Another 135 companies close down in South Africa as disaster looms
Liquidations in South Africa rose sharply in February 2026, rising 40% month-on-month, with warnings that worse may lie ahead.
South Africa’s most valuable bank buys R1.5 billion stake in company from Dubai
FirstRand has increased its stake in Optasia, acquring an additional 6% of shares for R1.5 billion.
R100 million bonus on the cards for new Woolworths CEO
Woolworths has acquired close to 1 million shares for its incoming CEO, Sam Ngumeni, as part of a once-off outperformance share award.
Standard Bank responds to viral fraud and intimidation allegations
South African banking group Standard Bank has responded to allegations of fraud and intimidation, which have gone viral on social media.
Massive work-from-home shift on the cards for South Africa
The government raised the idea of work-from-home as a practical way to mitigate what is shaping up to be a massive fuel price shock next month.
Working parents ‘struggling to afford nappies or food’
More working families asking for baby essentials
Another food product pulled from shelves in South Africa, and SA police in hot water
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 26 March 2026.
Do not turn your heating off, charities warn
Organisations say there is support available after heating oil doubled in price due to the war in Iran.