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Skills Training

Skills training: How to get a career in IT without a degree

Jessica Hawkey 1 day

Source: Reuters.

Banking

World Bank urges 'radical' debt transparency for developing countries

Libby George 1 day

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Primary & Secondary Education

Principals and parents' guide to school fees and payment obligations

Ashleigh Laurent 2 days

Infrastructure & Utilities

Households owe most of R416bn in municipal debt as collections fall short

2 days

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Labour Law

'Debt made me do it': Use of financial distress as defence for misconduct

Leila Moosa and Aadil Patel 3 days

Property

Investing in South African commercial property: Top tips for 2025

2 days

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Afrexim increasingly likely to take hit on loans, says JPMorgan

Karin Strohecker and Libby George 3 days

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Agribusiness

South African agribusiness optimism remains despite confidence index dip

Wandile Sihlobo 3 days

Source: Supplied. Laurence Rapp, chief executive officer of Vukile Property Fund.

Property

From local to international: Vukile's impressive 2025 earnings leap

17 Jun 2025

What every South African taxpayer should know this tax season

Taxation & Regulation

What every South African taxpayer should know this tax season

Issued by Tax Debt Compliance 13 Jun 2025

JRS Solutions successfully exits action ESD fund

SMEs

JRS Solutions successfully exits action ESD fund

Issued by Edge Growth 13 Jun 2025

Using personal loans to fund a business: What SA entrepreneurs should know

SMEs

Using personal loans to fund a business: What SA entrepreneurs should know

17 Jun 2025

Source: © Student Village The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, is a new research report on how young people in South Africa earn, spend, save and think about money

Youth Marketing

Brands, stop relying on stereotypes to connect with Gen Z

13 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Taxation & Regulation

South African budget law passes after months of delay

Alessandro Parodi and Sfundo Parakozov 12 Jun 2025

Steinhoff's former Chief Executive Markus Jooste appears in parliament to face a panel investigating an accounting scandal that rocked the retailer in Cape Town, South Africa, 5 September 2018. Reuters/Mike Hutchings/File Photo

PR & Communications

Tlhogi Ngwato | Why silence is not golden - 5 sins leaders make

Tlhogi Ngwato 12 Jun 2025

South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?

Healthcare

South Africa: A Nation of Victories, But Can We Defeat Human Trafficking?

Issued by TEARS Foundation 30 Jul 2024

Anton Visser - Group COO SA Business School & Alefbet Learning 4 LR

Skills Development & Training

Learnerships: The antidote to youth unemployment, skills mismatch

Anton Visser 4 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Fitch downgrades Afreximbank to one notch above 'junk'

Libby George 4 Jun 2025

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Import/Export

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Frank Knight 3 Jun 2025

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Agribusiness

Agriculture profitability outlook boosted after a surprise rate cut, the first for 2025

Paul Makube 2 Jun 2025

Emira delivers exceptional full-year results

Markets & Investment

Emira delivers exceptional full-year results

Issued by Catchwords 29 May 2025

Sinamuva Crèche has not received subsidy payments for two months. Photo: Joseph Bracken / GroundUp

Early Childhood Development

KwaZulu-Natal government ordered to pay crèches

Joseph Bracken and Tsoanelo Sefoloko 28 May 2025

Pick n Pay delivers on first year of multi-year recovery plan

Banking & Finance

Pick n Pay delivers on first year of multi-year recovery plan

26 May 2025

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Tax Law

Certainly uncertain: SCA ruling leaves unanswered questions about VAT clawbacks

Juliette de Hutton, Julia Choate and Tobie Jordaan 22 May 2025

Source: Hilton Branch, Life Private Hospital.

Healthcare

Life Healthcare 2025: Expansion and innovation pay off with strong interim performance

22 May 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Family or not - business is business: Consequences of reckless trading

Lara Horne and Nicola Mullineux 20 May 2025

Primedia CEO pays tribute to Issie Kirsh

Radio & Audio

Primedia CEO pays tribute to Issie Kirsh

Issued by Primedia Broadcasting 20 May 2025

Issie Kirsh has passed away at 90. Source: Primedia.

Media

Issie Kirsh, pioneering force behind 702 and Primedia, passes away at 90

19 May 2025

Is BNPL reshaping South Africa's retail credit trends in 2025?

Trends

Is BNPL reshaping South Africa's retail credit trends in 2025?

Regan Adams 19 May 2025

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Labour Law & Unions

Time - and courts - wait for no labour dispute

Bradley Workman-Davies 15 May 2025

Dipula reports strong interim results as it marks its 20th year

Retail & Hospitality Property

Dipula reports strong interim results as it marks its 20th year

Issued by Catchwords 15 May 2025

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Corporate & Commercial Law

SCA ruling on debt prescription redefines corporate accountability

Mtho Maphumulo 15 May 2025

Source: Coface.

Economy

Moody's upgrade boosts Cape Town's credit rating close to South Africa’s sovereign level

14 May 2025

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Wetility and MultiChoice Innovation Fund light the way for solar business growth

Issued by MultiChoice 13 May 2025

The gender price gap: Nedbank exposes the true cost of womanhood

Marketing

The gender price gap: Nedbank exposes the true cost of womanhood

Issued by DNA Brand Architects 12 May 2025

Boxer's strong first-year results secure its status as "People’s Champion"

Banking & Finance

Boxer's strong first-year results secure its status as "People’s Champion"

12 May 2025

OK Zimbabwe's majority shareholders back $30m rights issue, CEO says

Retailers

OK Zimbabwe's majority shareholders back $30m rights issue, CEO says

Chris Muronzi 8 May 2025

Public Liability & Personal Injury

Joinder applications and third party liability: When does a prescription period actually commence?

Mtho Maphumulo 6 May 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

Urban innovation or economic despair? The rise of co-living in South Africa

30 Apr 2025

Naspers names Nico Marais as its new CFO

Technology

Naspers names Nico Marais as its new CFO

29 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property

The starter home economy: Why first-time buyers are choosing smarter over spacious

28 Apr 2025

Undecided about buying a car? Let long term car rental be your comfort zone with Pace Car Rental

Dealers

Undecided about buying a car? Let long term car rental be your comfort zone with Pace Car Rental

Issued by Pace Car Rental 25 Apr 2025

Funding

How to build a strong business credit profile for easier access to funding

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 22 Apr 2025

Source: Mark Gibson, Senior Investment Director ILS at Schroders.

Finance

Navigating volatility: The strategic advantage of insurance-linked securities

Mark Gibson 25 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Prof Nara Monkam, Chair in Municipal Finance at the African Tax Institute (ATI).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

Nara Monkam 23 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders.

Finance

Trump’s tariffs are a game of snakes and ladders; long-term investors must remain calm

Johanna Kyrklund 23 Apr 2025

Residential Property

Bank on it: Pre-approval reshapes property purchases for smart buyers

22 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Sweden to increase military spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2030 after Ukraine conflict

17 Apr 2025

Happy Pay collabs with Peach Payments for zero-deposit BNPL solutions

Banking & Finance

Happy Pay collabs with Peach Payments for zero-deposit BNPL solutions

16 Apr 2025

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

Remuneration & Payroll

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

15 Apr 2025