Business

‘I couldn’t afford rent in London as a nurse so I commuted from Wales while pregnant’
A&E nurse Georgie Scott says she was “‘pushed out” of the capital because of high rent prices.

Western Cape in deep trouble, and bad news for anyone with outstanding traffic fines
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 25 March 2026.

Retirement shock for South Africa
New data reveal a sobering reality facing South Africa’s ageing population.

Strong growth for South African software development company Codehesion
South African software development company Codehesion has achieved strong growth over the past two years, more than doubling its revenue and staff size.

Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have “profound implications” for the world economy.

What help can households expect with fuel bills?
The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the pain for consumers.

Unique factory carrying a small town in South Africa risks shutting down after 60 years
The unique factory in Mpumalanga—and the small town that depends on it—could face an uncertain future without urgent government intervention.

FNB CEO’s warning for South Africa
The conflict in the Middle East could derail South Africa’s best economic start in a decade as higher food and fuel prices rein in the fledgling recovery in South Africa’s economy.

Reeves plans energy bill help for those ‘who need it most’
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Island will not escape ‘significant’ fuel price rises
The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.

New Gautrain stations and routes revealed – including 45km of tunnels
The proposed new routes and stations for the Gautrain have been officially gazetted.

Business Talk — Retailability CEO Normal Drieselmann on Edgars’ success and the future of retail in South Africa
Retailability CEO Norman Drieselmann is an experienced senior executive with a demonstrated history of working in blue-chip listed entities and private equity firms.

Discovery sells stake in American company for R830 million
Discovery has sold a large chunk of its stake in Cambridge Mobile Telematics from the US.