Business

Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can’t forget
The Epstein files appear to give extraordinary context to a call between the former chancellor and JP Morgan’s boss.

Here is the official petrol price for February
The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has published the official fuel price adjustments that will take effect on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

Major South African city threatened with suspension
The JSE has issued a suspension warning to the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality after the city failed to submit its annual financial statements on time.

Hidden 5-star gem between Johannesburg and the Kruger National Park
Walkersons Hotel and Spa, located 10 kilometres outside of Dullstroom, is a hidden gem which offers luxury accommodation in an exquisite 800-hectare private estate.

UK fuel price comparison scheme goes live
Pump price changes will have to be shared in a government database within 30 minutes.

Understanding How AI Models Learn
Many small businesses use AI, but have you ever wondered how they work and where AI models get their data from?

Three countries giving South African companies a massive headache
While South Africa is one of the worst countries in the world for outstanding debts, three countries make life even more difficult for local companies.

Best news in months for businesses in South Africa
Sentiment among South African manufacturers climbed to a three-month high in January, driven by improving local demand.

New types of Shoprite stores opening across South Africa
Shoprite has opened hundreds of new stores across South Africa in the last 12 months, with over 50 of its new standalone branded stores launching as early as 2023.

From Mineshafts to Boardrooms: Mpho Phakedi on the Workers Who Built a Legacy
When Mpho Phakedi walks into a room, he brings with him the weight of history, not just his own, but that of an entire movement that dared to dream beyond the dust and danger of the mines.

‘I have to use savings to afford to use university laundrette’
A York Students’ Union survey claims some have to choose between eating or doing their laundry.

Popular shopping mall in one of South Africa’s richest areas launches R270 million upgrade
Growthpoint Properties has announced the start of a R270 million redevelopment project at Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape’s wealthy winelands region.

Pretoria hit with massive water outage after major blackout
Huge areas of Tshwane, and parts of Midrand, have been hit with a widespread water outage following a major power outage over the weekend.

The rise of urban sanctuary living
Rawson Developers’ latest development, The Botanist, represents a new category of City Bowl living.