
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make – more than twice the cost of a decade ago.
MONDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2025, 04:47

Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make – more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

Buy It Direct boss Nick Glynne said increased taxes on business in the UK had sped up the process.

New report says parents of under 18s are among the groups most affected by cost of living pressures.

Glencore’s orange petrol station brand has rebranded and launched almost one station every day since July.

The Pantry has expanded to Pretoria, and the new location gives the original in Johannesburg a run for its money.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says that R20 billion in additional tax measures for 2026 could be withdrawn if SARS fulfils its end of the bargain and collects more debt as promised.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has highlighted the state’s plan to increase infrastructure spending.

Government’s assessment over the last few months on budgeting effectively and efficiently, shows that the state could save R6.7 billion by removing low-priority or underperforming programmes over the medium term.