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The WPP staff cuts are part of CEO Cindy Rose's Elevate28 strategy

WPP £500m savings drive sees hundreds of employees let go

South African retailers face growing short interest and squeeze risk

South African retailers face growing short interest and squeeze riskCasey Sprake

E Squared pumps R316m into South African startups

E Squared pumps R316m into South African startups

Source: Reuters.

South African rand firms ahead of key manufacturing dataNilutpal Timsina

South African retailers face growing short interest and squeeze risk

South African retailers face growing short interest and squeeze risk

By Casey Sprake 10 Jul 2026

E Squared pumps R316m into South African startups

E Squared pumps R316m into South African startups

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Source: Supplied. Izak Petersen, chief executive officer of Dipula Properties.

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Source: Reuters. South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, Zane Dangor, its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new US ambassador was quoted as saying the country's association with the Islamic Republic was an impediment to good relations with Washington.

South Africa rejects US pressure to distance itself from Iran

Tim Cocks 18 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Trafigura to help Venezuela's Minerven develop a responsible gold-sourcing programme

Polina Devitt 17 Mar 2026

The 4 major factors reshaping global commodity markets

The 4 major factors reshaping global commodity markets

16 Mar 2026

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Sectional title gains momentum as South Africa's house prices climb

John Loos 12 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Oil climbs as Iran steps up attacks on Gulf shipping

Sam Li and Siyi Liu 12 Mar 2026

Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

Middle East mayhem set to crush SA wallets

Prof Precious Mncayi-Makhanya and Prof Jacques de Jongh, North-West University (NWU) 11 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Is an oil-induced economic slowdown inevitable? Experts weigh in

John Loos 9 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Oil prices surge to highest since 2022 at over $119 a barrel on Middle East war

Shadia Nasralla 9 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Can 2026 budget reforms finally solve South Africa’s affordable housing problem?

6 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services.

How Middle East tensions could reshape South Africa's economy

Johann Els 6 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

SA first-quarter business confidence climbs but risk from Middle East conflict looms

Prerna Bedi 5 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Global firms, investors in share sale rush as Middle East conflict erupts

Charlie Conchie 5 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Could Japan and UK markets outshine US equities in 2026?

Sebastian Mullins 4 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

South African rand edges up as investors watch developments in the Middle East

4 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Stocks selloff worsens as energy price jump revives inflation fears

Lucy Raitano and Gregor Stuart Hunter 3 Mar 2026

Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due

Tech stock rally set for a test as Nvidia results due

Alun John and Scott Murdoch 25 Feb 2026

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Rushil Rattan 24 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

Maroefah Smith 20 Feb 2026

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

20 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Reinier van Loggerenberg, chief executive officer of Craft Homes.

South Africa’s housing market finds stability ahead of Budget plans

Reinier van Loggerenberg 17 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

12 Feb 2026

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End of an era: Barloworld delisted after R23bn Saudi acquisition

11 Feb 2026

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Harith to acquire FlySafair as airline maintains operations

11 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: Harmony Gold's copper venture may take 2 years

#MiningIndaba: Harmony Gold's copper venture may take 2 years

Nqobile Dludla and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 10 Feb 2026

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

SA’s economic catalyst: Driven by real cost relief, not rates

Dr Greg Cline 9 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: SA's mining future hinges on investment — MCSA

#MiningIndaba: SA's mining future hinges on investment — MCSA

9 Feb 2026

Kumba Iron Ore forecasts 23% profit rise driven by market gains

Kumba Iron Ore forecasts 23% profit rise driven by market gains

5 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Berceo Shopping Centre, in the centre of Longrono, La Rioja in Northern Spain.

Vukile's €279m Spanish deal opens new horizons

3 Feb 2026

SA SME funding platform Lula secures R340m

SA SME funding platform Lula secures R340m

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