Is Joburg financially attractive?
‘It doesn't make sense from an investment point of view; investors need reassurance that the state of the city is going to change right now’ – Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage.
SA gets R2.5bn boost to ease infrastructure constraints
Dr Azar Jammine, director and chief economist at Econometrix, on the advantages and disadvantages of the latest loan agreement aimed at boosting infrastructure recovery.
New Opec deal, market concentration, and citrus producers’ resilience
This evening, we wrap up the day’s market movements with Otto1890, we unpack the new Opec infrastructure deal with Econometrix, we examine the market concentration study and what it means for small businesses with the Competition Commission, we find out if there is still a business case for the City
All eyes on US-China talks
David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks US inflation data, which has raised fears of interest rate hikes. Oil prices ended lower, while US-Iran talks have had little market impact. S&P and Nasdaq gains boosted by Trump’s arrival in China, with Nvidia’s CEO presence hinting at potential tech collaboration.
Citrus producers remain resilient despite worsening storms
Paul Hardman, COO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, reflects on the impact of the storms on the recent crop and the resilience of the industry.
Despite shifts in concentration study, SMEs remain locked out
James Hodge – chief economist at the Competition Commission – on the importance of scaling SMEs to reduce market concentration, increase competition for market share, and encourage innovation.
Building the future of creativity, culture and tech
Leagas Delaney SA Group CEO Ray Langa on how a diversion from a career as an athlete gave rise to a thriving career in advertising and experiential agencies.
Botswana first in Africa to hike rates since war
As inflation seen soaring.
Hantavirus shows no sign of mutating to become more contagious
The hantavirus’s genome has been sequenced and it’s similar to the one that caused outbreaks in South America in the past, said Andreas Hoefer.
Microsoft’s LinkedIn is cutting jobs in latest industry cull
'As part of our regular business planning, we’ve implemented organisational changes to best position ourselves for future success,' a company spokesperson said.