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Markets & Investment

US, Japan, and Eurozone's central banks diverge in rate policies

Izak Odendaal 1 day

Image credit: Reuters

Coal, Oil & Gas

Mozambique deliberates TotalEnergies' LNG project

Wendell Roelf 31 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South Africa, Nigeria exit global financial crime watch list

Colleen Goko, Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 27 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa calls for greater ratings transparency at G20 meeting

Andrea Shalal 17 Oct 2025

Banking

Senior Mauritius central bank official resigns

Jean Paul Arouff and Villen Anganan 1 Sep 2025

Source: © 123rf Andrew Chinambu says AI is here, and it will continue to evolve. But we still have a say in how it is used

Media

Defending the soul of journalism in a digital age

Andrew Chinambu 7 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

Economy

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-off

Kopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning 1 Aug 2025

Image credit: Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit

Motorsport

FIA gives Kyalami go-ahead to upgrade the circuit to F1 standards

18 Jun 2025

The New York Festivals Advertising Awards (NYFA) 2025 winners have been announced (Image supplied)

Advertising

Dentsu Digital Inc. awarded New York Festivals 2025 Best of Show Award

13 Jun 2025

Thousands of teachers march against budget cuts

Primary & Secondary Education

Thousands of teachers march against budget cuts

Ihsaan Haffejee 25 Apr 2025

Source: Fikile Mbalula, the Secretary-General of the African National Congress addresses the media during a press conference at Chief Albert Luthuli House, the headquarters of the African National Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1 April, 2025.

Markets & Investment

South Africa's ANC committed to coalition despite budget disagreements

Nellie Peyton 8 Apr 2025

The retired coal-fired Komati Power Station, operated by Eskom, is seen near Komati village, in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa, 9 May 2024. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Climate Change

South Africa grants Eskom coal plants limited emissions exemptions

Wendell Roelf 1 Apr 2025

Branding

A boycott campaign fuels tension between Black shoppers and Black-owned brands – evoking the long struggle for ‘consumer citizenship'

Timeka N. Tounsel 13 Feb 2025

Toyota SA’s big plans for 2025: Key cars and market trends to watch

Events & Shows

Toyota SA’s big plans for 2025: Key cars and market trends to watch

Imran Salie 28 Jan 2025

LG CEO unveils 2025 strategy focusing on smart solutions and B2B growth

Technology

LG CEO unveils 2025 strategy focusing on smart solutions and B2B growth

10 Jan 2025

Ramokgopa signs off 2024 with EAP and Bid Window 7 updates

Energy

Ramokgopa signs off 2024 with EAP and Bid Window 7 updates

Lindsey Schutters 24 Dec 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Brace! Risks stack up for the global economy in 2025

Mark John 24 Dec 2024

Julien Vanstippen defends King of the Whip title

Sport

Julien Vanstippen defends King of the Whip title

3 Dec 2024

Prof Raymond Parsons to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the NWU

Higher Education

Prof Raymond Parsons to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the NWU

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 28 Nov 2024

Troye Sivan announced his new role in a mock press conference.

Marketing

Smirnoff's new Go OFF campaign: Troye Sivan as chief vibes OFFicer

19 Nov 2024

Source: Pexels.

Property

The true cost of borrowing: South Africans are losing their homes

19 Nov 2024

Nissan to axe 9,000 jobs, cut production on weak China, US sales

Dealers

Nissan to axe 9,000 jobs, cut production on weak China, US sales

7 Nov 2024

Rihanna was interviewed by kid influencer. Source: Puma

Promotions & Activations

How kid influencers stole the show at Rihanna’s Fenty x Puma launch

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Oct 2024

The Minister and Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources were both in attendance at the AOW press conference

Energy

Mantashe readies SANPC Bill for parliament

Lindsey Schutters 14 Oct 2024

#AOW2024: Mantashe shifts focus to Black participation in gas sector

Coal, Oil & Gas

#AOW2024: Mantashe shifts focus to Black participation in gas sector

Lindsey Schutters 8 Oct 2024

Minister Ramokgopa fields question in the Windaba media conference alongside Sawea CEO Niveshen Govender

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

#Windaba2024: Ramokgopa hints at local manufacturing policy for renewable tech

Lindsey Schutters 4 Oct 2024

Lay’s has announced its official sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup 26 and Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027 (Image supplied)

Sponsorship

Lay’s announces official sponsorship of the Fifa World Cup 26 and Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027

16 Sep 2024

Xiaomi expands into car manufacturing with SU7 Ultra Prototype

Dealers

Xiaomi expands into car manufacturing with SU7 Ultra Prototype

26 Jul 2024

A rescue worker removes rubble from the site where construction workers are trapped under a building that collapsed in George. Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Construction & Engineering

George collapse rescue mission continues: 7 dead and 36 retrieved

Shafiek Tassiem and Esa Alexander 8 May 2024

A man poses with a handful of Zimbabwean dollars at a bank in central Harare, 15 June 2015. Zimbabweans began exchanging old notes of local dollars for US dollars, as President Robert Mugabe's government seeks to officially bury the worthless currency. Reuters/Philimon Bulawayo/File Photo

Banking

Zimbabwe launches gold-backed currency to replace battered local dollar

Nyasha Chingono 5 Apr 2024

Source: 123RF/svershinsky

Public Health

South Korea: Junior doctors strike amid concerns over low doctor-to-patient ratio

Katja Hamilton 4 Mar 2024

Media Freedom

Congolese journalist denied provisional release after months in detention

Ange Kasongo, Nellie Peyton and Bate Felix 29 Feb 2024

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in the DRC, Zhao Bin visited some of the infrastructure projects in December 2023. Source:

Mining

DRC revisits China mining deal for $7bn infrastructure investment

Sonia Rolley 29 Jan 2024

Toyota SA's CEO unveils key insights on South African auto industry

Commercial & Industrial

Toyota SA's CEO unveils key insights on South African auto industry

26 Jan 2024

Source: The Banking Association South Africa.

Economy

South African fiscal policy: MTBPS impact and bond market

Bulent Badsha 6 Nov 2023

Karpowership Mehmet Bey. Source: Karpowership.com

Energy

Karpowership cuts Guinea-Bissau supply for unpaid bills

Alberto Dabo 18 Oct 2023

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Mobile & Apps

Senegal seeks regulation deal with TikTok after ban

Ngouda Dione 5 Oct 2023

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Corporate & Commercial Law

How SA's trade relations with China are strengthening

Virusha Subban 7 Sep 2023

Covid-19

Pharma giants set SA vaccine price tag at $734m, confidential contracts reveal

Katja Hamilton 5 Sep 2023

Covid-19

SA Health Ministry hands over confidential Covid-19 vaccine contracts

Katja Hamilton 1 Sep 2023

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Yuan jumps as Beijing vows to bolster economy

Rae Wee 25 Jul 2023

Toyota's new energy vehicles strategy and energy-saving initiatives

Dealers

Toyota's new energy vehicles strategy and energy-saving initiatives

19 Jun 2023

Source: Supplied.

Banking

African Development Bank group to secure major funding for low-income countries

30 May 2023

How can small businesses thrive in volatile times?

Entrepreneurship

How can small businesses thrive in volatile times?

Carlos Martins 26 May 2023

Image source: Reuters

Corporate & Commercial Law

Watchdog proposes first set of global rules for crypto sector

Huw Jones 23 May 2023