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Mining

Rising platinum prices to benefit SA's fiscal plans - Old Mutual

Colleen Goko 3 days

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Mining

What socio-economic impact is the mining sector delivering?

3 days

Source: Supplied.

Finance

B20 urges Basel III easing to unlock infrastructure investment across Africa

14 Jul 2025

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Circular Economy & Waste Management

#WorldPopulationDay: Urgent solutions for the global waste crisis amid population surge

Justin Bott 11 Jul 2025

The voices that grow (with) us

Radio & Audio

The voices that grow (with) us

Candy Dempers, Issued by MediaHeads 360 2 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar hits near 4-year low versus euro, weighed by worries over tax bill, trade deal

Chibuike Oguh 1 Jul 2025

Water reuse and recovery - a lifeline for SA’s mining sector

Mining

Water reuse and recovery - a lifeline for SA’s mining sector

Issued by ITP Communications 30 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South Africa GDP growth outlook gets biggest cut since early 2023

Vuyani Ndaba 28 May 2025

Source: Reuters. US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, 25 May, 2025.

Markets & Investment

Trump's tariff deferral raises hopes for EU trade talks

26 May 2025

Primary & Secondary Education

Suburban teaching methods are failing township children, discouraging teachers: What needs to change

Professor Sigamoney Manicka Naicker 23 May 2025

Buzzworthy news for World Bee Day: Growthpoint hosts 8 thriving bee hives at Woodlands Office Park

Retail & Hospitality Property

Buzzworthy news for World Bee Day: Growthpoint hosts 8 thriving bee hives at Woodlands Office Park

Issued by Catchwords 20 May 2025

Supplied image: Vantara’s collaboration with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP) led to the reintroduction of 41 Spix’s Macaws into the wild in Brazil.

Environment & Natural Resources

How South Africa’s conservation efforts can thrive with Indian partnership

Dr Nomfundo N.V. Mnisi 9 May 2025

Gen Z redefines trust in financial institutions

Research

Gen Z redefines trust in financial institutions

Issued by KLA 9 May 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

SA records budget deficit of R13.11bn in March

Sfundo Parakozov 2 May 2025

The case for corporate investment in SME skills development in SA

SMEs

The case for corporate investment in SME skills development in SA

Daniel Orelowitz 22 Apr 2025

Can SA bridge its tech talent gap before it’s too late?

ICT

Can SA bridge its tech talent gap before it’s too late?

Mohammed Sayed 22 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Prof Nara Monkam, Chair in Municipal Finance at the African Tax Institute (ATI).

Infrastructure & Utilities

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

Nara Monkam 23 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders.

Finance

Trump’s tariffs are a game of snakes and ladders; long-term investors must remain calm

Johanna Kyrklund 23 Apr 2025

Mauritius Minister of Finance Renganaden Padayachy arrives for the first day of a European Union- African Union summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, 17 February 2022. John Thys/Pool via Reuters/File Photo

Criminal Law

Former Mauritius central bank governor charged with fraud, released on bail

Villen Anganan and Hereward Holland 10 Apr 2025

Source: PwC South Africa.

Markets & Investment

Is a US-led global recession on the horizon?

9 Apr 2025

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: Hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

Agribusiness

Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: Hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now

Wandile Sihlobo 9 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters. Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) John Steenhuisen speaks to media in Cape Town, South Africa 14 June, 2024.

Taxation & Regulation

#Budget2025: Pushback over Fikile's D-Day announcement

Katja Hamilton 8 Apr 2025

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Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20

8 Apr 2025

Finance

Is South Africa ready for strategic tax reforms and infrastructure overhaul?

7 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks plunge, markets bay for rapid US rate cuts

Wayne Cole 7 Apr 2025

What Trump’s new tariffs could mean for South African wine exports

Viticulture & Oenology

What Trump’s new tariffs could mean for South African wine exports

Anna-Bet Stemmet 4 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Property

Eased PPP approvals to trigger wave of private investment in South Africa

28 Mar 2025

What's the future of early childhood education in South Africa amid funding woes?

Primary & Secondary Education

What's the future of early childhood education in South Africa amid funding woes?

Deb Zelezniak 17 Mar 2025

Food, Water & Energy Security

Water security ever more important this World Rivers Day

Issued by WWF South Africa 28 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Dr Chris Blair, CEO: 21st Century.

Budget Speech

#Budget2025: Pragmatism or missed opportunity?

Dr. Chris Blair 13 Mar 2025

Is a VAT rate increase to 17% justifiable?

Taxation & Regulation

Is a VAT rate increase to 17% justifiable?

Issued by SAICA 11 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Taxation & Regulation

VAT increase versus spending cuts: South Africa’s budget dilemma explained

28 Feb 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

The Budget that never was: SA's political gridlock rattles investor confidence

Katja Hamilton 19 Feb 2025

Medical Aid

Medical-cover shortfalls make gap cover a ‘must have’

28 Jan 2025

Western Cape to hire 477 teachers for 2025 as number of learners increase

Primary & Secondary Education

Western Cape to hire 477 teachers for 2025 as number of learners increase

21 Jan 2025

Kate Stubbs, Marketing Director at Interwaste

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Turning waste into wealth - SA’s ESG roadmap for 2025

Kate Stubbs 14 Jan 2025

Source: Reuters. Mauritius Minister of Finance Renganaden Padayachy arrives for the first day of a European Union- African Union summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Belgium, February 17, 2022.

Finance

Mauritius issues arrest order for former finance minister, report says

Villen Anganan 8 Jan 2025

Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Finance

Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bail

Villen Anganan 6 Jan 2025

Source: The Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Banking

Mauritius arrests ex-governor of central bank, local media report

Villen Anganan 3 Jan 2025

Initiating meaningful conversations will change the South African narrative

Higher Education

Initiating meaningful conversations will change the South African narrative

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 6 Dec 2024

Source: Pexels.

Economy

South Africa's budget deficit hits record R46.08bn in October

29 Nov 2024

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Environment & Natural Resources

Alien vegetation and migratory birds: The overlooked environmental impact

Anthony de Villiers 27 Nov 2024

World Bank report highlights critical early education crisis in South Africa

Education

World Bank report highlights critical early education crisis in South Africa

Nadia Lubowski 26 Nov 2024

10 Marketing trends for 2025

Marketing

10 Marketing trends for 2025

Issued by Kantar 20 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump policies may cause an initial global and US economic downturn

14 Nov 2024

Markets & Investment

US bond sell-off: A harbinger of things to come?

12 Nov 2024

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Agro-processing

Ghana expects recovery in cocoa production for 2024/25 season

Maxwell Akalaare Adombila 7 Nov 2024

Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Mental health

Dealing with ADHD: Insights from Dr. David Rex Orgen

Issued by Profaster Media 6 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa sees wider deficits, higher debt in budget review

Kopano Gumbi, Tannur Anders and Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 31 Oct 2024

Source: © 123rf there is cautious optimism on the country's economic trajectory on the eve of the MTBPS

Economy

#MTBPS predictions: A cautious optimism signals new phase of stability and growth

29 Oct 2024