End of bank branches in South Africa as you know them
South Africa’s major banks are shifting toward smaller, more specialised branches while moving most transactions to digital channels and retailer partnerships to improve efficiency.
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BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Religious extremism and oil — the toxic mix roiling world markets
Extremists on all sides effectively see this as a “Forever War” because it is literally a struggle for souls and eternity. And only one faith can be left standing, its believers on the path to heaven with unbelievers destined for the flames of hell.
STRESS TEST: The battle for women’s rights in an under-strain multilateral UN system
The Commission on the Status of Women faces a critical moment as activists strive to uphold global standards for women’s rights amid rising anti-rights sentiment and a precarious UN financial crisis.
Kruger Letaba bridge reopening brings cheer to South Africa
Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.
Billionaire Johann Rupert’s investment giant making it rain
Remgro expects a bumper start to its 2026 financial year, with its deal-making spree in 2025 seemingly having paid off.
Top-performing funds: navigating markets in a changing global landscape
The global investment environment has become increasingly complex, shaped by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption and shifting economic alliances. In such conditions, identifying fund managers able to navigate volatility while maintaining disciplined investment processes has become more important for long-term investors. This supplement examines how several leading asset managers are...
REVIEW | The Changan Deepal S07 L is strong on glamour factor
Changan classifies the Deepal S07 L as a sport-utility vehicle.
News24 | Massive R7 per litre diesel price increase looms for April
If fuel prices were to change today, diesel would increase by close to R7 per litre, and petrol by R4 per litre.
New R1 billion shopping precinct opening in South Africa’s richest area
Construction is well underway on the new R1 billion Sandton Gate Central retail development, which is opening on 26 March 2026.
UK economy failed to grow in January, figures show
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.
Rescue operations under way after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq
The US Central Command says rescue efforts are under way after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.
Jack Draper beaten after controversial umpire call
Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton’s Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.
Draper beaten after controversial hindrance call
Jack Draper is penalised with a controversial hindrance call as Daniil Medvedev ends the Briton’s Indian Wells title defence in the quarter-finals.
The AM Check-in | Your Top 3 Reads Today
The top 3 stories you need to read this morning
News24 | Why Cape Town’s Tjing Tjing is closing its doors after 15 years
Tjing Tjing and Mochi Mochi, iconic Japanese-inspired spots in Cape Town, will close on 18 April after 15 years.
The numbers behind Borthwick’s nightmare Six Nations
BBC Sport examines what has gone wrong with England’s Six Nations campaign with their final game against France approaching.
Domains.co.za Launches All-in-One Domain Protection to Enhance Security, Privacy and Performance
Domains.co.za, South Africa’s leading provider of Domain Name Registrations and Web Hosting, has announced the launch of its latest solution: Domain Protection.
Top CEO sounds the alarm for South Africa
Sanlam sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance.
Man’s blue skin A&E panic was just bed sheet dye
Tommy Lynch rushed to hospital when he woke with blue skin but it turned out to be from his sheets.
‘Everyone at Man Utd loves him’ – Owen backs Carrick for job
Michael Owen says he “can’t believe people are questioning” whether Michael Carrick should become the permanent manager of Manchester United.
For your eyes only: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts the world’s first Privacy Display
SPONSORED | As Samsung launches the world’s first Privacy Display on a smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is here to change the way you experience privacy on your phone