Transnet bottlenecks spur fresh private rail investment push
ARC says rising minerals demand and freight congestion are attracting Middle Eastern and development finance backing.
Joburg revival talk grows but property data contradicts it
‘Within Johannesburg and in Pretoria there are pockets where there is great activity and places to invest, but overall there's still a bit of a negative flavour,’ says Hayley Ivins-Downes of Lightstone Property.
Ramaphosa proclaims 4 November for local govt elections
The date is yet to be gazetted.
Botswana first in Africa to hike rates since war
As inflation seen soaring.
Postbank shifts services from Post Office to new banking channels
After Postbank opted against a new service level agreement with the Post Office.
Court rules Cape Town value-based tariffs and cleaning levy unlawful
But consumers must continue paying them for now.
Half of university first-years won’t make it
Crypto sector reacts as SA moves to regulate crypto under the exchange control system. Can Africa avoid the superpower trap? And Jozi’s comeback? Signs of life amid lingering decay.
Pre-marital financial conversations for couples – beyond the wedding
BDO Wealth’s Shaun Chennells highlights that money is a leading cause of divorce, making premarital financial counselling just as essential as relationship counselling for couples building a life together.
Saudis to end LIV Golf funding after pouring in $5bn
Low viewership and mounting losses hasten Saudi exit, casting doubt over league’s future
Glencore’s traders score big profits as war rattles energy markets
Energy market volatility fuels bumper gains as traders capitalise on war-driven price dislocations.