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Zungu Investments Company hosts free Mandela Month masterclass to empower South Africa’s youth

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Cape Town's R2.2bn debt relief plan: A lifeline for millions facing financial hardship

SA’s beer industry calls for a policy change

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Cape Town's R2.2bn debt relief plan: A lifeline for millions facing financial hardship

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99% of consumers have changed their FMCG shopping habits to save money

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Can the UN impose sanctions on SA? You bet it can… and One Health may be the tipping point

Katja Hamilton 15 Mar 2024

Source: Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan.

Public enterprises minister to retire after elections

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Kopano Gumbi 7 Mar 2024

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South African households are changing as birth rates come down

6 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

South Africa narrowly avoids technical recession in Q4

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Regent Business School's webinar: Thought-provoking National Budget 2024 analysis

Regent Business School's webinar: Thought-provoking National Budget 2024 analysis

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Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

Fuel prices rise on back of higher global oil costs and weaker rand

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Global trade map redrawn as growth slows and regional links deepen

Global trade map redrawn as growth slows and regional links deepen

4 Mar 2024

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Clarens leads Sandton as SA's first 'smart town' with innovative electricity management programme

Katja Hamilton 29 Feb 2024

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Unemployed doctors march to Union Buildings

Silver Sibiya 28 Feb 2024

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Influencer marketing: The key to resilience in uncertain economic times

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Source: © Scaliger 123rf "AI will be fundamental for our business and we are embracing the opportunities that it presents, putting it at the heart of our operations and our work for clients," says Mark Read, CEO WPP.

AI fundamental to WPP business, says WPP CEO, Mark Read

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Incorrect information regarding Flash and Postbank partnership

Incorrect information regarding Flash and Postbank partnership

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Hope is on the horizon despite South Africa’s economic challenges

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#BudgetSpeech2024: Govt raises $3.3bn to support climate change initiatives

22 Feb 2024

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Real estate industry called to action as compliance failures put economy at risk

19 Feb 2024

What economists will be listening for in the budget speech

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North-West University (NWU) 19 Feb 2024

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Worst of hiring freeze over, Western Cape health department assures health workers

19 Feb 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economic growth falls to 3.2% in 2023, African Development Bank

Rachel Savage 16 Feb 2024

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SA's budget to consolidate more slowly, rate cuts delayed: Reuters poll

15 Feb 2024

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Japan slides into recession

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Money and ageing: South African study shows cash grants help people live longer and have better memory function

14 Feb 2024

Source: Supplied. Nils Rode, chief investment officer, private Aassets, at Schroders.

Private markets outlook – it’s time for optimism

Nils Rode 13 Feb 2024

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#Sona2024: Missed opportunity for economic recovery plan

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#Sona2024: Govt to extend and improve R350 social relief grant

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