El Niño likely strongest seen in 75 years, US forecasters say
El Niño 'will strengthen through the end of the year, with a 97% chance it will last through early spring 2027.'
Funded budget masks Joburg’s deeper financial problems
‘This is a long-term situation in which Johannesburg finds itself and it's going to take serious work to get it back into a fiscally healthy position,’ says Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis.
Withholding R13.5bn for mismanaged municipalities won’t hit services, says Treasury
If municipalities address unauthorised, irregular, and fruitless and wasteful expenditure, funds could be released within the month.
Fresh Iran conflict fuels oil price spike
Joburg gets a lifeline, but Treasury's warning couldn't be clearer. Concerns raised over the governance of the UIF. And should investors reduce offshore exposure as South Africa improves?
Edgars plots expansion after three-year turnaround
Retailability plans 50 new community stores after cutting more than 100 000m² of retail space and slashing annual rental costs by R150 million.
Sanral CEO Reginald Demana resigns
To take up a new career opportunity.
Recruiters shift focus to specialised AI jobs to stay relevant
The industry’s transformation comes as companies’ hiring plans continue to be held back by high oil prices, tariffs, and weak consumer confidence.
Hundreds of snakes on the loose after severe flooding in China
Teams have been deployed to capture the escaped snakes, and temporary medical clinics have been set up to ensure rapid treatment for bite victims.
What’s driving the surge in short selling on the JSE?
‘Spar is the clearest example of where market concerns are actually firmly grounded in observable fundamentals': AG Capital's Casey Sprake.
Goldman says Hormuz flare-up may delay recovery in oil supplies
Persian Gulf crude production in June was still about 10.5 million barrels a day below pre-war levels, according to Goldman estimates.