Business

Government defends NI exemption in UK-India trade deal
Opposition parties claim the new trade agreement means Indian workers will be cheaper for employers to hire.

South Africa is in trouble
Two more economic reviews have cut South Africa’s growth prospects for 2025 – putting Ramaphosa’s 3% dreams even further out of reach.

Absa chairman steps down
Chairman of Absa, Sello Moloko, has announced that he will be stepping down from the role.

Electricity price relief coming, and big changes to Gautrain ticket prices
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 7 May 2025.

International companies flocking to South Africa
According to a recent survey, most international companies say South Africa is the most attractive country for offshoring.

The South African software development company that does things right
Codehesion, voted South Africa’s most trusted software development company in 2025, helps companies fix their software projects and ensure things are done right.

China and US set to start tariffs talks this week
The world’s two biggest economies are locked in a trade war that has caused turmoil in global markets.

Family ‘heartbroken’ as pottery firm struggles
Dunoon Mugs has cut 20% of its workforce and its director warns it could close like several potteries.

Faisal Islam: UK-India deal secured as Trump tariffs everywhere
The UK has secured its biggest post-Brexit deal at a tense time for global trade.

UK-India free trade deal at a glance
Here’s a quick guide to what’s been agreed and what it could mean for you.

Important message for South Africans who need to renew their driving licence
The Department of Transport has given an update on the breakdown of South Africa’s only driving licence printing machine and what drivers with expired licences should do.