
US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers oil shock
The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026, 20:36

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.

A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.

The new United States investigation into South Africa and other countries’ trade practices could carry significant economic risks for South Africa, even if its stated rationale is questionable.

GoTyme Bank CEO Cheslyn Jacobs says that PEP’s expansion into the banking space will pose a massive challenge to existing banks in the country.

A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.

Mark and Dan Saltzman have sold shares in Dis-Chem worth over R600 million, as the Saltzman family’s ties to the business undergo a large change.

GoTyme is expanding its customer hub network across South Africa, with the bank planning to offer Smart ID services across the country.

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund is continuing its expansion in Iberia with the acquisition of a 50% stake in the Splau Shopping Centre in Barcelona.

Inflation has fallen squarely on the Reserve Bank’s target, but the war in Middle East will likely stop any interest rate cuts.

Eskom has warned that municipal debt could climb to over R300 billion in just five years if left unabated.