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How public-private partnerships can benefit from the National Treasury Regulation amendmentsDee-dee Mathelela

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South Africa's finance minister and central bank governor at odds over inflation targetColleen Goko

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Trump imposes 30% tariffs on SA as Pretoria announces ‘urgent interventions’ to protect jobs

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Harry Kellan.

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-offKopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decisionKatja Hamilton

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Prada Group posts strong first-half 2025 results despite global challenges

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of the ooba Group.

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Source: City of Joburg. City of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero.

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Source: Supplied. Amol Prabhu, Country CEO: South Africa & Market Head for Barclays.

How global volatility and international family businesses are shaping private and investment banking in Africa

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Source: © 123rf Treasury has announced that no VAT increase will take place on 1 May as scheduled

VAT to remain at 15% as government withdraws 1 May increase

24 Apr 2025

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

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Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

24 Apr 2025

Source: © Capitec Bank Capitec has, for the financial year ending 28 February 2025, reported a 30% increase in headline earnings to R13.7bn. Gerrie Fourie, chief executive officer of Capitec attributes this to the bank's solid foundations for long-term growth, powered by its scalable technology and diversified business model

Diversification of services sees Capitec grow headline earnings by 30%

23 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Prof Nara Monkam, Chair in Municipal Finance at the African Tax Institute (ATI).

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

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Source: Supplied. Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders.

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Source: WEF. Former World Economic Forum founder, Klaus Schwab.

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Source: GCIS. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

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How FSDAi is unlocking £31m Nigerian pension capital for sustainable infrastructure

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Source: Supplied. Nicholas de Clercq, Quantitative Analyst :Prescient Investment Management.

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Online shopping surges 51% as South African consumers shift to digital, Absa reports

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Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

Godongwana defends VAT increase, saying ‘severe consequences’ await if hike is suspended

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Source: SANews.gov.za

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17 Apr 2025

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South African retail trade sales show 3.9% growth

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SA's G20 leaders to gather in the US to drive change

16 Apr 2025

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Bipasha Dey, Kanjyik Ghosh and Harshita Meenaktshi 16 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Boxwood Property COO, Sarah Divaris.

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Smart city infrastructure gets a boost with FNB's new toll solution

16 Apr 2025

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Standard Bank partners with Sixty60 for up to 40% back

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Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

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Source: © Genesis Water Tech The Clean Technology Fund, has recently launched and secured an initial commitment of R2,4 Billion ($120 million) under Airnergize Capital Fund I, which aims to drive and advance sustainable clean technology investments across Southern and broader Africa

First close of Airnergize Capital at R2.4bn in support of sustainable infrastructure for Africa

14 Apr 2025

Mauritius Minister of Finance Renganaden Padayachy arrives for the first day of a European Union- African Union summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, 17 February 2022. John Thys/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Former Mauritius central bank governor charged with fraud, released on bail

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MTN's annual profit hammered by Nigeria currency devaluation

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