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President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at South Africa-Kenya Business Forum in Midrand. (DTIC/X)

South Africa and Kenya push to turn African integration into industrial growth

South Africa-Kenya Business Forum, which brought together government officials, financiers, industrialists and business organisations from both countries during President Ruto’s…

CANAL+ listing on JSE a historic moment for the bourse

CANAL+ made its Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) debut on Wednesday, becoming the first French company – and the only global media and entertainment group – ever listed on the…

Ghost towns: The mills in Tongaat, Maidstone and Felixton have fallen silent. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Allowing liquidation of Tongaat Hulett will roll back the gains of the Sugar Value Chain Master Plan  

Flexibility in the sugar value chain is essential to ensure its long-term sustainability

Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Thursday that the monetary policy committee had increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, effective from 29 May.

Reserve Bank hikes interest rate for first time since 2023 as oil shock, inflation risks mount

South African Reserve Bank raises interest rate to 7%, warning that oil shocks, food inflation and global instability could drive prices higher

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not domestic demand — are complicating the South African Reserve Bank’s interest rate outlook

Consumers face double blow as inflation rises and rate fears return

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not…

Affidavit: About R121.5 million is allegedly linked to payments
associated with Emberton Limited. Photo: Supplied

Inside the R1.1bn SA Steel Mills deal now under scrutiny

Previously unreported affidavits have raised serious questions about the Industrial Development Corporation’s R1.1billion funding to SA Steel Mills, including allegations of weak…

The M&G understands that the IDC has spent over R54 million in the last three years on various law firms just on ER matters alone.

Public Protector vs IDC Human Capital

Trust deficit in HC is driving disaffected employees to the PP

Mopeli Lerotholi, CEO at Oricred

We stopped talking and built something. We Built it in Mokopane

There is a moment in every business when the analysis ends and the commitment begins. For us, that moment happened in Mokopane. Not because it was the obvious choice. Not because…

The IDC should establish an independent forum to address employee relations issues.
 Photo: -File

IDC avoids confirming board probe into Tinley Club Med deal

The IDC has not confirmed whether a formal board inquiry was conducted into the Tinley Club Med transaction, leaving key governance questions unanswered

Out of business: Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela of Brewsters Craft, an
agro-processing and beverage manufacturing company that shut down
after the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Supplied

IDC under scrutiny as entrepreneurs detail liquidation fallout

An entrepreneur has accused the Industrial Development Corporation of rigid recovery practices that ignore the impact of Covid-19, as calls grow for an inquiry into its treatment…

Cape Flats to the JSE author Phakamisa Ndzamela in conversation with former Brimstone executive Lawrie Brozin

Cape Flats to the JSE: New book challenges narrow narrative of B-BBEE

A new book on Brimstone’s rise challenges dominant views of B-BBEE, offering a detailed account of black business history, risk and ownership in South Africa

The JSE’s SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme continues to position itself as a critical enabler in South Africa’s economic ecosystem, offering structured support in areas such as funding readiness, market expansion and operational excellence.

JSE SME programme drives growth as BoTong Civils reports 418% revenue jump

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has welcomed the fifth cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme, supporting high-growth companies in scaling operations, accessing…

Fuel has
become one of the largest monthly expense items for many households.

Absa boosts fuel cashback as petrol prices surge

As petrol and diesel prices climb by more than R3 a litre, Absa has increased its fuel cashback cap and earn rates through its rewards programme, aiming to provide immediate…

Due diligence: The Mpati Commission found that the PIC had not always adhered to sound policies, processes and frameworks. Photo: Screenshot

Hunt on for PIC’s lost billions

Despite asset growth to R3.7 trillion, questions persist over distressed loans and legacy investment scandals

Off-track: Prasa’s operating deficit has ballooned from R2.3bn to R8.3bn, with material losses of R1.3bn due to write-offs of property, plant and equipment. Photo: Prasa Group

State capture still stinging SOEs

Transnet and Prasa face financial, operational and governance challenges despite recovery efforts

Power: Ipeleng Mhlanga aims to make solar accessible to people
who would not be able to afford it. Photo: Supplied

Solar firm to tackle high electricity costs

As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at…

Ramaphosa raises SA investment target to R3 trillion as Sasol pledges R60bn

Ramaphosa has raised South Africa’s investment target to R3 trillion after nearly R890 billion in pledges at this year’s investment conference, with Sasol’s R60 billion…

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference at the Sandton International Convention Centre. Photo: Dirco

Ramaphosa launches R2 trillion investment drive

After securing R1.5 trillion in investment commitments, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the new target is to attract an additional R2 trillion in investment

Investor friendly: The Cape Town Container Terminal is renowned for the export of perishables and frozen
products but congestion across the freight rail and port network has steadily eroded investor confidence.
Photo: File

Infrastructure credit guarantee scheme to unlock billions

SA launches a R8bn guarantee fund to unlock up to R160bn in private investment for energy, water and transport infrastructure

As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly boost the country’s appeal as a stable investment destination

SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence

As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly…