Business
Boost for retail in South Africa
The latest retail sales data for South Africa beat market expectations, and FNB believes that there could be further relief in the medium- to longer-term.
What you need to earn to be considered middle class in South Africa
Various researchers and economists have attempted to define the middle class in South Africa, but the answer is not as simple as it seems.
Royal Mail owner poised to accept £3.5bn takeover bid
Royal Mail’s owner IDS said it had received a revised proposal of 370p a share from a Czech billionaire.
How government spends every R100 it takes from you
South Africa’s budget priorities have shifted over the past decade, with a growing focus on managing the national debt.
Easing US inflation stokes interest rate cut debate
Consumer prices in the US rose 3.4% over the 12 months to April, easing from 3.5% a month earlier.
National Health Insurance is now law in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance Bill into law.
Relief for property owners in Joburg
The City of Johannesburg has revised its property rates for the 2024/25 financial year.
Sub-postmasters are self-indulgent, said PO exec
Patrick Bourke said he now regretted describing sub-postmasters as self-indulgent “malcontents”.
LG Showcase MEA 2024 returns with first-hand experiences of LG Electronics’ latest innovations
The LG Electronics flagship event hosted in Abu Dhabi showcased all major product lineups.
Ramaphosa shrugs off NHI critics – and that’s one of the biggest legal problems he faces
The president’s casual disregard for criticisms against the NHI will likely be one of the biggest legal pitfalls of the whole saga.
The fastest-growing companies in South Africa
Several companies in South Africa have recorded triple-digit annual growth in spite of the nation’s minimal economic growth.
The importance of managing total cost of ownership when buying commercial vehicles
Sandown Commercial Vehicles uses a specialized total cost of ownership approach to seamlessly align with each client’s highly specific requirements.
Best banking fuel rewards in South Africa: Absa vs Capitec vs FNB vs Nedbank vs Standard Bank
Fuel prices are putting more pressure on cash-strapped South African households, but the nation’s biggest banks are offering some relief.
Crackdown on political party spam calls in South Africa
South Africa’s Information Regulator has laid down the law for how political parties can contact voters ahead of the elections.
The real winners of the Amazon vs Takealot battle in South Africa
It’s uncertain who will dominate e-commerce in South Africa between Takealot and Amazon, but it’s a good news story for the everyday South African.
News24 Business | Japanese Itochu-led group edges towards R108bn green ammonia deal in SA
A group led by Japanese trading house Itochu is nearing an agreement to buy green ammonia from Hive Hydrogen South Africa, a R108-billion project that could make the country a global leader in producing the fuel.
Massive interest rate headache for South Africa
Some analysts still anticipate interest rate cuts in 2024 – but others are starting to doubt it.