Godongwana says fuel levy cut might be extended
The fuel levy cut for April costs the country about R6bn.
Regulatory shift forces SA cannabis industry to clean up
Private sector urged to step in fast as FMD crisis worsens. Fuel supply stable as SA diversifies imports away from Gulf. And why SA’s small businesses are playing it safe.
SA business optimism wanes in March on Iran conflict
The decline 'was mainly the result of a more volatile and weaker rand exchange rate, lower share prices on the JSE, the lower global price of precious metals, and decreased volumes of merchandise imports.'
‘Buy the dip’ or ‘buy and hold’ in uncertain markets?
‘There are a lot of things you can do as a government to get your hands on people’s savings, but you can't force foreigners to buy your debt’ – Izak Odendaal, Old Mutual Wealth investment strategist.
Mulilo reaches financial close on 380MW Beaufort West solar project
Deal pushes developer past 1GW annual target as large-scale renewable rollout accelerates.
Three ships including an Iranian vessel attempt Hormuz transits
As US and Iranian blockades remained in place.
Cash-and-carry king Kirsh caps second act with R 474.89bn sale
With the disposal of Jetro Restaurant Depot LLC, a cash-and-carry food wholesaler, Kirsh is monetising the biggest asset in his family’s globe-spanning empire.
Oil prices don’t reflect scale of supply hit, analysts say
So far, the conflict has caused the loss of a billion barrels of supply, an amount that could grow to 1.5bn barrels if it continues, Trafigura Group’s Chief Economist Saad Rahim said.
Trump invokes wartime powers to fund new energy projects
As his administration faces pressure to help curb rising oil, gasoline and electricity costs.
Rio Tinto copper production rises as Oyu Tolgoi ramps up
While iron ore output in Australia also climbed despite seasonal weather disruptions.