Business

Elon Musk’s X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
The EU regulator had fined the social media platform over its “deceptive” blue tick badges.

Thousands of jobs in South Africa can be saved
Power utility Eskom says it has finalised a Memorandum of Understanding with smelters in the country, which opens a path to preventing the loss of thousands of jobs in the ferrochrome sector.

Business Talk – Liberty’s Henry van Deventer discusses how AI is changing the role of financial advisors
Henry van Deventer has over two decades of the financial sector and is leading the charge in the adoption of omni-channel advice.

Absa is opening the taps
Absa is slowly extending loans to customers, but still expects non-interest revenue to outpace interest revenue.

Good news for anyone applying for Smart IDs and Passports in South Africa
The Department of Home Affairs is making it easier for South Africans to apply for or collect Smart ID cards and passports.

Major win for people living in complexes and estates in South Africa
A landmark ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeal has ended years of confusion and given residents, HOAs and community schemes more options.

Top cost pressures and growth opportunities for SMEs in 2026
SME services provider Lula has highlighted the critical need for proactive financial and operational adjustments to ensure business resilience and protect profit margins in 2026.

Capitec buying South African company in deal worth R400 million
Capitec is looking to acquire Walletdoc Holdings in a deal that could reach upwards of R400 million.
Ramaphosa responds to latest national disaster in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared up the government’s position and intention around classifying gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) a national disaster, and what it will allow the state to do.