Bloody Tuesday on the JSE
Bourse dives as global markets reel on Middle East tensions.
South Africa wants a private partner to boost retail bond sales
Potentially widening its investor base and lowering the cost of borrowing.
Joburg building collapse – where does accountability begin and end?
Farmers take minister to court over FMD vaccine ban. Couples gain R4m offshore freedom after budget change. And homeowners are raising concerns about how complexes are managed.
Traders now positioning for South African rate hike this month
Forward-rate agreements flip from cut bets to pricing tightening, dimming hopes of relief for borrowers in 2026.
Government finally moves to resolve tour operator licensing backlog
Fedhasa welcomes move, saying it will bring long-overdue relief.
Italtile: Six months of flat revenue, high costs
CEO Lance Foxcroft considers the good news in KZN, his strategy to compete with dumped tile imports, and some difficulties in Australia.
Record half-year profit for Discovery, dividend hiked
Discovery Bank reported a normalised operating profit of R75m for the period with around 1 500 new clients per day.
R9.7bn in discounts underpins Shoprite sales lift
Revenue rose 7.2% as the retailer absorbed cost pressures and cut prices, with margins easing to 23.8%.
Iran war oil shock threatens to disrupt Africa’s easing cycle
Until the outlook in the Iran war becomes clearer, significant policy rate decisions by African central banks may be deferred,' said Hasnain Malik.
Musk’s X, xAI to repay $17.5bn debt as SpaceX IPO nears
The planned repayment comes as Musk looks to consolidate his businesses and take them public.