Business

Private group in talks to buy South Africa’s biggest airline
South African private equity firm Harith General Partners plans to acquire budget carrier FlySafair as the investor expands its transport portfolio on the continent.

New Chinese car brand launching in South Africa next month
Lepas is establishing its after-sales network ahead of its launch this quarter, as its parent company, Chery, continues to expand in South Africa.

Major development coming for R30 billion ‘city’ in South Africa
Century City in Cape Town is getting a new office development, with the key node seeing strong demand for office space.

BP profits fall after oil prices drop
The oil giant also says it is suspending its share buyback programme ahead of the arrival of its new boss.

R490 million loss for Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has seen its headline loss rise to around R490 million amid lower-than-expected turnover.

Massive loss incoming for Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay has seen its headline loss rise to a minumum R490 million amid lower-than-expected turnover.

South Africa shrugs off Trump tariffs with record exports
South African agricultural exports hit an annual record of $15.1 billion in 2025, even as sales to the US slumped in the second half.

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SARS gives final warning to taxpayers
SARS has issued final letters of demand to trusts, warning that fines are next—and they can escalate quickly if ignored.

How £50m ‘fish disco’ could save farmland
Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

Money flooding into South Africa
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave.

Iconic hotel brand exits South Africa, and it’s not looking good for the Post Office
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Iconic hotel brand exits major South African city, and it’s not looking good for the Post Office
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Another peanut butter brand pulled from shelves in South Africa
Another peanut butter brand has been pulled from shelves in South Africa, following a notable recall in 2024.

Motswako shifts office tech focus to automation and outcomes
Motswako Office Solutions says the role of office technology is changing, with businesses placing less emphasis on devices and more on automation, data, and measurable outcomes.

Saudi giant takes over a 124-year-old South African company for R23 billion
Barloworld Group CEO Dominic Sewela shares details about it deal with Saudi Arabia’s Zahid Group, and its subsequent exit from the JSE and A2X.

US to exempt some Bangladeshi clothes from tariffs
The White House agreed to carve out exemptions for US-produced cotton from Bangladesh.

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

Instagram and YouTube owners built ‘addiction machines’, lawyers say
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles

Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales.