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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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AI could add R528bn to South Africa’s GDP

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Economists warn: Inflation spike could weigh on household spendingJohn Loos

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South Africa inflation forecast hits 4% as oil prices surge

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South Africa’s economic hub could plunge into darkness over Eskom debt

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Treasury to recover billions owed to municipalities

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Are we experiencing Ramaphoria 2.0?

Adriaan Pask 23 Aug 2024

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

Wetility, A2Pay empowers Kasi economy with energy independence, financial resilience

23 Aug 2024

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Cape Town CBD property development hits R7.285bn in 2023

15 Aug 2024

Source: Kimberley Taylor, founder and chief executive officer of Loop.

Loop CEO champions women in STEM, leading inclusive innovation

14 Aug 2024

Consumers shop in bulk to beat shrinkflation

Consumers shop in bulk to beat shrinkflation

13 Aug 2024

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A behavioural finance lens on the question: Are women really better investors?

Paul Nixon 8 Aug 2024

Source: © The Media Leader In a move termed, "an excellent outcome for WPP" by Mark Read, WPP CEO, WPP will sell its entire majority stake in FGS Global

WPP sells majority stake in FGS Global to Bidco Inc - An excellent outcome for WPP

7 Aug 2024

SAB delivers strong performance in the first 6 months of 2024

SAB delivers strong performance in the first 6 months of 2024

6 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Ayanda Ngubo, partner at Webber Wentzel.

CPAs: Missed chance for rural economic growth

Ayanda Ngubo 5 Aug 2024

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Is the green economy the key to job creation in Africa?

2 Aug 2024

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FAO reports stable food prices in July

2 Aug 2024

A women must, nothing… Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

A women must, nothing… Momentum shines a spotlight on social codes impacting women’s finances

MSports 1 Aug 2024

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Kganyago unpacks R100bn reserve fund withdrawal

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2024

Source: AGOA.info. Florie Liser, president and chief executive officer of Corporate Council on Africa (CCA).

US congress shows strong bipartisan support for Agoa reauthorisation

31 Jul 2024

Datacentre growth keeps Microsoft ahead as the hyperscaler of choice for major service companies.

Microsoft strong revenue growth shows that cloud is king

Lindsey Schutters 31 Jul 2024

South African grocery retailer Shoprite's annual sales jump 12%

South African grocery retailer Shoprite's annual sales jump 12%

Shanima A 31 Jul 2024

SAIMI CEO Odwa Mtati calls for collaborative Oceans Economy strategy

SAIMI CEO Odwa Mtati calls for collaborative Oceans Economy strategy

SAIMI 29 Jul 2024

Chief director of skills for the economy at the dtic, Jocelyn Vass

Workplace Challenge Programme can improve SA businesses

26 Jul 2024

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Consumer inflation records a marginal drop in June

Koketso Mano 25 Jul 2024

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Drop in take-home pay for June, but pensions improved

25 Jul 2024

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Paul Makube 25 Jul 2024

GNU to add more tax-exempt food items

GNU to add more tax-exempt food items

22 Jul 2024

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Woolies keeps number 1 spot in SA Retail Sentiment Index

18 Jul 2024

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Living wage vs minimum wage: How to address pay disparity and reduce working poverty

Ntuthuzelo Gcolo 17 Jul 2024

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Oil holds ground amid political uncertainty in US, Mideast

Florence Tan 15 Jul 2024

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South Sudan's president sacks finance minister, sixth since 2020

George Obulutsa 12 Jul 2024

5 predictions for the 2024 holiday shopping season

5 predictions for the 2024 holiday shopping season

Zuko Mdwaba 11 Jul 2024

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South Africa faces ‘perfect storm’ of financial crime, ready to ‘fight back’

5 Jul 2024

World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

World food prices hold steady in June, says FAO

5 Jul 2024

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Municipal tariff hikes deliver a shocking financial blow to workers

Abigail Moyo 3 Jul 2024

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