Children’s meals to be cheaper under VAT cut
The cost of children’s meals in restaurants is set to come down as VAT on some items is cut to 5%.
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Iconic international car brand launches new factory in South Africa
KANU Commercial Body Construction has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Gqeberha.
‘I’ve given up eating hot meals to pay for equipment to keep my son alive’
More than half of parents of disabled children and young people are skipping meals to pay their bills.
Chipmakers SK Hynix and Micron join $1tn club on surging AI demand
They are the latest technology companies to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos could put her out of business
Chompie, one of the world’s tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
Iran war impact to hit household energy bills for the first time
A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity is forecast to pay about £200 more a year.
Billionaire Johann Rupert’s golden child is beating Walmart in the United States
Johann Rupert’s Richemont has overtaken Walmart to rank second among North America’s largest jewellery retailers.
Treasury terminating debt relief for failing municipalities in South Africa
The National Treasury says it is terminating the debt-relief programmes for municipalities that have consistently failed to meet their obligations—and the next move is for them to deal with Eskom.
Epson targets massive expansion in South Africa, launches new EcoTank printers and Lifestudio projectors
Epson has unveiled its latest EcoTank printer range and its new Lifestudio projector segment as part of a major push into the South African market.
Ferry frustrations and housing concerns in Gorey
Café owners and others in Gorey tell the BBC a new freight pricing model is driving up costs.
Treasurer stole £20k from dog clubs to pay bills
Lisa Murch, 44, admitted two charges of fraud by abuse of position.