Business

A South African born in Potchefstroom sells his business for R500 billion in the United States
Nathan “Natie” Kirsh, the billionaire owner of a closely held company crucial to US restaurants, is selling his business that began with a single warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.

Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits
The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.

Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
The national flag carrier said it will cut costs as energy prices soar due to the Iran war.

Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere – are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

Work-from-home could be making a big comeback in South Africa
While a COVID-like lockdown is not currently on the cards for South Africa, work-from-home may become the most viable solution to address record fuel price hikes.

‘Fertiliser costs mean I’m better off not planting’
A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.

How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump’s comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

Government has officially blacklisted 52 South African companies
The government has officially blacklisted over 50 companies from doing business with the state.

Deeper lifestyle audits for senior officials are coming
Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has requested that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) conduct lifestyle audits on the Department of Basic Education (DBE).

FNB CEO calls it quits
FNB CEO Harry Kellan is taking early retirement, as the FirstRand group looks to simplify its businesses in a large restructuring

Stellenbosch University Chair to step down
Stellenbosch University has informed its Wilgenhof Alumni Association that the current Chair of Council, Nicky Newton-King, will not stand for re-election as Chair or as Council member after her term ends this week.

New laws coming after Afrikaner towns in South Africa
The MK Party has gazetted its intention to table a Private Members’ Bill in Parliament, seeking to remove the explicit right to self-determination in South Africa.