Jonas’s US envoy role under spotlight as MTN’s anti-terrorism lawsuit lingers

Edward West|Published 5 days ago

MTN Group is embroiled in a high-stakes lawsuit under the US Anti-Terrorism Act, coinciding with the controversial appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa's Special Envoy to the US. The case raises questions about US-South Africa relations and t…

MTN denies Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit

Staff Reporter|Published 6 days ago

In a statement, MTN said it noted the article suggesting that there are new legal developments in the US regarding MTN.

Passion to profession: how Nadia Koegelenberg built a thriving pet photography business

Ashley Lechman|Published 1 week ago

Nadia Koegelenberg, founder of Moonrise Creative Studio, shares her journey of combining her love for animals and photography into a successful pet photography business ...

'Liberation Day' tariffs paused by Trump, but not for China

Ashley Lechman|Published 1 week ago

The US President said that he would be pausing all tariffs imposed on various nations that he announced last week, however, doubled down on China's tariffs and announced a ...

Political tensions rise as Budget narrowly passes with VAT Hike, set to be challenged in court

Ashley Lechman|Published 2 weeks ago

The Government of National Unity faces its biggest test as the narrowly-passed National Budget with its controversial VAT increase sparks political tension. With ...

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

AFP|Published 2 weeks ago

The Flag of the United States of America. Here are international reactions so far regarding US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump's trade war: South Africa's unwanted casualty?

Dr Ernst van Biljon|Published 2 weeks ago

The sheer scale of the disparities, with some countries facing near-50% tariffs, signals a potential for major trade disruption.

Rand nosedives to 1-month low amid budget turmoil and political uncertainty

Siphelele Dludla|Published 2 weeks ago

The rand has depreciated to R18. 78 against the US dollar, reaching its lowest point since February as Parliament narrowly passes the controversial budget with a ...

Cosatu calls for amendment to Budget, slams proposed VAT hike

Ashley Lechman|Published 4 weeks ago

Parliamentary finance committees met to discuss South Africa's economic policies, with COSATU strongly opposing the proposed VAT increase that they argue will harm ...

Building a competitive logistics network to drive South Africa’s economic growth

Published 2 months ago

Explore how South Africa's G20 presidency in 2025 can reshape global economic discussions and enhance the country's logistics network to drive growth.

Transnet to release priority project list in 2025/26, says finance minister

Helmo Preuss|Published 5 months ago

In its MTBPS document, the Treasury outlined measures needed to optimise Transnet’s capital structure and restore profitability.

Epic showdown looms over proposed early retirement for government workers

Siphelele Dludla|Published 5 months ago

South Africa’s average spending on public-sector salaries is well above that of many countries, with the general government wage bill constituting 13. 6% of the ...

MTBPS: Public-private collaboration welcomed, says CEO of Pam Golding Property group

Ashley Lechman|Published 5 months ago

The property sector, which was hard hit by the prolonged elevated interest rates in the country has welcomed the Minister’s MTBPS as well as the government’s willingness ...

Stage is set for a cut in interest rates this week

Ashley Lechman|Published 7 months ago

Many economists predict a cut of 25 basis points will be announced by SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday.

Fitch affirms SA’s current rating at BB- with a stable outlook

BR Reporter|Published 7 months ago

Treasury said it noted Fitch’s statement, saying the government’s strategy for fiscal consolidation over the medium term involved exercising expenditure restraint ...

Land Bank to launch a multimillion-rand EU-backed fund for SA wine and spirit industry

Given Majola|Published 7 months ago

Paballo Vilakazi, the Land Bank Fund Manager for Strategic Funds, announced at Nampo Cape 2024 that the fund would distribute money in tranches, with the Land Bankas ...

SAA open for another strategic equity partner after collapse of Takatso deal

Siphelele Dludla|Published 7 months ago

In a letter to SAA staff and the broader stakeholder community on Tuesday, SAA interim CEO Professor John Lamola said the State-owned airline was currently executing ...

Cabinet pushes on to address greylist deficiencies by February 2025 despite challenges

Siphelele Dludla|Published 7 months ago

Ramokgopa said there has been significant progress for South Africa to address technical compliance deficiencies and of the 20 technical compliance requirements, ...

A rebalancing between city, suburbs, and rural areas

Staff Reporter|Updated 8 months ago

As CEO of IWG plc, the global leader in delivering hybrid work solutions to many of the world's largest (and smallest) businesses, I've had the opportunity to see ...

Hybrid Work: How Flexible Spaces Are Changing Business Strategy

Staff Reporter|Updated 10 months ago

As companies realise they no longer need old-fashioned, expensive long fixed leases with no flexibility, they are moving towards a hybrid model consisting of a network ...