Business

Iconic South African company in hot water
Thirsti has found itself in hot water with residents of Normandien, KwaZulu-Natal, where one of the company’s bottling plants is located.

Good news for people renewing their driving licence in South Africa
South Africa’s Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) plans to change the waiting time for people renewing their licences.

Why are UK prices rising more quickly?
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England’s 2% target.

SAPVIA warns about a blanket solar tax in South Africa
SAPVIA has warned against a blanket tax approach on solar imports in South Africa.

South Africans warned to stay away from these companies
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to steer clear of 110 untraceable companies in the country, saying that they risk losing money.

Join Bata’s One Million Pairs of Hope campaign for Mandela Month
Bata SA will ensure all donations and pledges reach children in need.

Bad to worse for two provinces in South Africa where more people are unemployed than working
There are two provinces in South Africa where more people are unemployed than working—with a third on the edge.

Major South African bank exiting UK business after R17 billion blow
FirstRand has hired Bank of America and its own investment-banking arm, Rand Merchant Bank, as advisers to help it sell its UK-based Aldermore Group and exit the European market.

Africa’s Forex Market in 2026: Key Trends Every Trader Should Watch
The trends reshaping the market are happening from within. Here are six worth paying close attention to.

South Africans are getting crushed
The latest PayInc Economic Index showed a marked decline in April 2026, signalling the mounting pressure on South African households and the economy.

What do Japanese crisps have to do with the Iran war?
Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging as ink supplies have been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.