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Pepkor shows growth as revenue jumps 13% to R54.8bn

Pepkor shows growth as revenue jumps 13% to R54.8bn

From cost cuts to online growth, Pick n Pay is rebuilding fast, but the hardest moves are still on the table. (Source: Image supplied)

Pick n Pay’s comeback era is here and starting to deliver

Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

Takealot data reveals South Africa’s e-commerce habits

Fuel pump nozzles for gasoline at a TotalEnergies gas station in Paris, France. Image credit: Reuters/Benoit Tessier

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrongLisette IJssel de Schepper

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Treasury to recover billions owed to municipalities

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The surprise driver of higher grocery bills this month isn’t fuel

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Food inflation slowdown points to easing pressure on consumersPaul Makube

Domestic tourism growth continues despite rising travel costs

Domestic tourism growth continues despite rising travel costsRobin Fredericks

From cost cuts to online growth, Pick n Pay is rebuilding fast, but the hardest moves are still on the table. (Source: Image supplied)

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Source: Reuters. China's foreign minister, Qin Gang addresses delegates at the inauguration of the new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, which China is building and equipping in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 11, 2023.

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New World Economic Forum report addresses workforce shortages in the face of economic crises

10 Jan 2023

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Saudi Arabia to be the launchpad for new global standard of care

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South African factory activity expands in December - Absa PMI

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Source: Supplied. Gbenga Okejimi, World Remit's country manager for Ghana and Nigeria.

Migrants hard hit in cost of living crisis, finds survey

4 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters.

South African rand flat as China Covid spike hits risk sentiment

Bhargav Acharya 29 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Mamello Matikinca, FNB's chief economist.

FNB's chief economist weighs in: where exactly is SA headed in 2023?

Katja Hamilton 23 Dec 2022

Rand weakens as focus turn abroad

Rand weakens as focus turn abroad

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South African rand, stocks on back foot after Fed rate signals

South African rand, stocks on back foot after Fed rate signals

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Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Christian Akorlie and Cooper Inveen 20 Dec 2022

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Egypt announces committee to set 'fair price' for basic goods

Ahmed Tolba 19 Dec 2022

De Ruyter's resignation as Eskom CEO a regrettable blow to the economy, says Prof Parsons

De Ruyter's resignation as Eskom CEO a regrettable blow to the economy, says Prof Parsons

15 Dec 2022

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Biden says US is 'all in' on Africa's future

15 Dec 2022

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Marecia Damons 14 Dec 2022

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SA's consumer appetite for credit remains high

12 Dec 2022

ENIDC joins forces with Norsad Capital to create new opportunities for businesses in Eswatini

ENIDC joins forces with Norsad Capital to create new opportunities for businesses in Eswatini

Irvine Partners 9 Dec 2022

South Africa's consumer confidence recovers in fourth quarter

South Africa's consumer confidence recovers in fourth quarter

Prerna Bedi 9 Dec 2022

Is cryptocurrency a safe-haven asset?

Is cryptocurrency a safe-haven asset?

Cephas Forichi, Milpark Education 9 Dec 2022

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South African economy bigger than pre-Covid after Q3 surprise

Kopano Gumbi 7 Dec 2022

Source: Reuters.

SA finance minister: Ramaphosa should stay in job, macro framework remains

Alexander Winning 2 Dec 2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to National Assembly members' questions in parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 3 November 2022. Reuters/Esa Alexander/File Photo

Ramaphosa's future as president in question after misconduct report

Wendell Roelf and Alexander Winning 1 Dec 2022

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South Africans predicted to spend R226bn this festive season

30 Nov 2022

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SA Reserve Bank hikes interest rates by 75 basis points in a split decision

Ed Stoddard 25 Nov 2022

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Subdued Black Friday sales forecast, but South Africans love a spoil

24 Nov 2022

COP27: An historic deal was made, but what comes next?

COP27: An historic deal was made, but what comes next?

Irene Lauro 23 Nov 2022

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National Assembly approves Division of Revenue Amendment Bill

18 Nov 2022

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An update on free trade in Africa

Virusha Subban 17 Nov 2022

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72% of local executives prepared for a recession, survey shows

15 Nov 2022

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Food: Inflation, security and the gathering storm

Stephen Rushton 15 Nov 2022

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South African rand rallies on lower-than-expected US inflation

Anait Miridzhanian 11 Nov 2022

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