Telkom shares soared 5% by afternoon trade on Monday as South Africa’s third-largest mobile operator released results that showed it can vie with its bigger rivals for mobile customer market share.

WeBuyCars believes Chinese manufacturers could gain up to 40% of the new car market by 2028 as they make rapid inroads locally with affordable vehicles that hold their value well.

Minister of Fisheries, Forestry, and the Environment Dion George says SA will stand with China in the debate on whether it should contribute funds to assist the developing world with the impact of climate change at the COP29 conference.

Absa says it has observed a consumer shift towards increased online spending, with digital transaction values increasing as physical transaction values decline slightly.