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The unseen struggles of the gig economy

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

Adcorp 29 Apr 2025

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

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

Nara Monkam 23 Apr 2025

Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

22 Apr 2025

South African retail trade sales show 3.9% growth

South African retail trade sales show 3.9% growth

17 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Boxwood Property COO, Sarah Divaris.

Cape Town inner city development opportunity lies in regeneration

16 Apr 2025

Standard Bank partners with Sixty60 for up to 40% back

Standard Bank partners with Sixty60 for up to 40% back

16 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Although the production data for March will only be released in May, the figures for January and February suggest a notable quarterly decline for mining production in the first quarter of 2025

Mining production decline points to Q1 2025 contraction

16 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Cape Town, the global city: What lessons can we learn as a country?

Mike Abel 15 Apr 2025

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

15 Apr 2025

No relief for grant recipients, hikes loom and food prices remain unaffordable

No relief for grant recipients, hikes loom and food prices remain unaffordable

Naledi Sikhakhane 14 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

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