Business

Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Nedbank buying Kenyan Bank for R13.9 billion as South Africa falls behind
Nedbank is going big in a deal to buy NCBA, with the Big Four bank drawn to the higher growth rates in Kenya.

Executive of the most infamous company in South Africa fined R359 million
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a R358.75 million administrative penalty on former Steinhoff executive Stehan Grobler.

Vital importance of quality assurance in higher education: How partnerships drive excellence in Africa
Quality assurance (QA) stands as a cornerstone for ensuring institutions deliver meaningful, equitable, and future-ready outcomes.

Business Talk – Entrepreneurs Gene Likhanya and Trudy Mkansi discuss how the SAB Foundation helped their businesses
Gene Likhanya and Trudy Mkansi are successful South African entrepreneurs who founded thriving businesses with the support of the SAB Foundation.

New tax could force some South African businesses to close
The SA Bookmakers Association has warned that the proposed 20% gambling tax could be the final nail in the coffin for many businesses that are already operating on thin margins.

The shock South Africa really didn’t need
Business Confidence in South Africa has hit some of its highest levels since 2015—but the US-Iran war has rattled markets, and risks turning things sour.

Foreign investors are betting big on South Africa
JSE CEO Leila Fourie says that the bourse has seen a rise in foreign investment, with the group cautiously optimistic over further listings.

Load shedding warning for South Africa
Synthesis Power Solutions director and energy expert Thomas Garner says load shedding could return in South Africa.

New social grant for South Africa on the way
The Department of Social Development has confirmed that a new BIS grant is being processed, with consultations to be finalised in March 2026.