Business

Trump vs the Fed: Why this row could rattle the US economy
Trump says he will sack a US central bank governor. Why doe the independence of the Fed matter?

The new law that could stop people from selling their car in South Africa
The new traffic laws could stop motorists from selling their cars if they have unresolved fines.

South Africans being tricked into debt review
South Africans are being warned about a scam that is trapping unsuspecting consumers in debt review without their knowledge.

South Africans warned to think twice before buying a home in a sectional title or estate
Real estate law expert warned that buyers need to think carefully before committing to a home in an a sectional title, estate, or gated community.

The top Reserve Bank official who became an economist after watching a TV series
Mampho Modise became a Deputy Governor of the SARB last year, twenty years after she joined the central bank as an intern.

Energy price cap: How much gas and electricity does a typical household use?
Gas and electricity prices are expected to rise slightly under Ofgem’s price cap.

Poundland says it could run out of money next week
The budget chain was sold to a private equity firm for £1 earlier this year.

What South Africa’s official crime statistics don’t tell you
Crime remains one of South Africa’s largest problems, but many choose to not report incidents of crime to the police.

Council writes to deputy PM for van dweller help
Tensions have grown in recent months due to a rising number of motorhomes on Clifton Down in Bristol.

South Africa kisses over 2,400 millionaires goodbye
The latest Africa Wealth Report for 2025 shows that South Africa has lost thousands of millionaires over the last ten years.

What to expect from interest rates in South Africa for the rest of the year
Several experts have noted their expectations for interest rates in South Africa for the rest of 2025.

Big changes hitting South African companies with over 50 employees next week
Designated employers will soon need to submit their Employment Equity (EE) reports as per new legislation.

Martin Lewis has this warning for women over 40
He explains how some women could be owed thousands of pounds in relation to their state pension.