Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng’s EFF prescription for Joburg
Her fix for Joburg includes expanding 24-hour healthcare, writing off indigent debt, and insourcing municipal workers.
Why some medicines are disappearing in SA
Deepfake election concerns. How AI could target SA voters. Tourists are coming, but is SA letting its attractions fall apart? And why Cape Town homes are selling faster than Joburg properties.
SA plans Ramaphosa-led commission to oversee state firms
The proposed commission will coordinate governance and restructuring after government withdrew legislation for a state-owned holding company.
Bitcoin falls as $550m in risky crypto bets wiped out
Bitcoin fell as much as 2.4% to $83 583, while Ether slumped 3.9% to $2 594.
CompCom moves to scrap Premier-RFG merger over factory shutdown
The application follows Premier's contemplated closure of the Tulbagh canning facility in the Western Cape, raising concerns about widespread job cuts.
Africa’s ratings agency faces credibility test in niche market
'The first hurdle will be inevitably credibility, because a new rating agency begins with a promise while investors ultimately require a track record,' said Dennis Shen.
Afrimat faces toughest trading conditions since 2006 listing
The group expects a headline loss as weaker iron ore demand, rand strength and a 49.1% jump in shipping costs weigh.
Frasers Group acquires 8.8% stake in Under Armour
The stake is worth around $80.1 million, based on Under Armour’s closing share price on Tuesday.
Copper steadies as AI-driven tech stock rally stalls near record
Copper futures declined 0.2% to $14 381.50 a ton on the LME at 2:16 p.m. in Singapore.
The 5% bond yield reality
Sean Kelly of Parity Wealth navigates the new global hurdle rate and its impact on equities. ‘I think bonds deserve a much bigger seat at the table now, but it doesn't mean sell equities, buy bonds.’