Business

South Africa’s ticking time bomb
The IRR CEO warns that the deep and sustained exclusion of young people from the economy cannot continue indefinitely without consequences.

Ex-New York Times writer to lead CBS after Paramount deal
A former NYT opinion editor-turned media start-up owner Bari Weiss has been named as the next boss of CBS News after the TV channel was bought by Paramount

The rand’s winning streak at risk
The rand’s performance against the US dollar could take a hit amid the US government shutdown.

Two of South Africa’s largest companies strike deal for massive sale
Old Mutual Private Equity is selling a medical devices business to Sanlam Private Equity.

New proposed laws that should make CEOs and boards of state-owned companies nervous
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has taken the government to court in a case that could change how executives and board members of state-owned entities (SOEs) are held accountable.

Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffs
The luxury car manufacturer saw shares tumble 11% at one point on Monday after its announcement.

Severe weather warning for floods and hail in South Africa
The City of Tshwane has issued a severe weather warning for residents on Monday, alerting to high chances of thunder storms, bringing hail and potential floods.

Cell C’s big plans for South Africa
Cell C has broken down its fiancial goals ahead of a possible listing on the JSE.

Why Afrihost is MyBroadband’s top ISP and Hosting Provider
Afrihost recently achieved a notable double victory in the prestigious 2025 MyBroadband Awards, securing both ISP of the Year and Hosting Provider of the Year.

Ramaphosa warns of Eskom’s next crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded a turnaround in power utility Eskom’s financial and operational performance, but warned that its growing municipal debt issue needs to be urgently dealt with.

Asahi restarts beer production after cyber-attack
Japan’s biggest brewer has restarted six factories that produce its popular Super Dry beer.