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FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

SMEs

FNB highlights role of franchisors in SA’s franchise growth

20 hours

Retail is not just a point of sale - it is a system that connects, enables and sustains livelihoods across the economy (Image source: © 123rf )

Retail Services

Looking beyond the checkout counter: Recognising retail’s people

Reeza Isaacs 1 day

Source: Sanral.

Infrastructure & Utilities

R4bn expansion to transform Africa’s longest road tunnel into dual-bore system

28 Apr 2026

Abadali Fund backs Boniswa Towerco to accelerate rural connectivity

Financial Services

Abadali Fund backs Boniswa Towerco to accelerate rural connectivity

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Apr 2026

Nedbank Pitch & Polish opens as focus shifts beyond funding

Entrepreneurship

Nedbank Pitch & Polish opens as focus shifts beyond funding

28 Apr 2026

South Africa’s municipal crisis is moving to the urban edge

Economy

South Africa’s municipal crisis is moving to the urban edge

Prof Joseph Sekhampu, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 24 Apr 2026

Engie's joint project with Pele Green Energy, the Graspan Solar PV plant in the Northern Cape, and its Grootspruit Solar PV plant in the Free State, add a combined 150MW of clean generation to the South African electricity grid. Image supplied.

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Engie and Pele’s solar project electrifies South Africa

23 Apr 2026

Social Media

South African influencers push back on unpaid deals, signal market shift

Kgothatso Tema 23 Apr 2026

Logistics & Transport

Ride-hailing emerges as key income stream for South Africans, report finds

22 Apr 2026

Trialogue responsible business summit urges companies to put people at the heart of social impact

CSI & Philanthropy

Trialogue responsible business summit urges companies to put people at the heart of social impact

Issued by Trialogue 21 Apr 2026

Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

PR & Communications

Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

Issued by Brandfundi 21 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Kobus Groenewald, consultant for GIB Insurance Brokers

Economy

From pump to premium: How fuel costs impact insurance

Kobus Groenewald 20 Apr 2026

Source: Pexels.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Vaal SEZ smart city positions construction sector for major growth

16 Apr 2026

Where the money’s going: Johannesburg property trends to watch in 2026

Trends

Where the money’s going: Johannesburg property trends to watch in 2026

Issued by Biggles Removals 16 Apr 2026

Global travel hits $11.6tn in 2025, WTTC data shows

Tourism & Travel

Global travel hits $11.6tn in 2025, WTTC data shows

16 Apr 2026

National government puts its weight behind Northern Cape economic growth plans

Financial Services

National government puts its weight behind Northern Cape economic growth plans

Issued by ITP Communications 15 Apr 2026

Agulhas lighthouse precinct upgrade targets tourism growth and local jobs

Tourism

Agulhas lighthouse precinct upgrade targets tourism growth and local jobs

15 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Tlhabeli Ralebitso, chief executive officer of Zutari, Africa.

Construction & Engineering

Collaborative engineering powers iconic Senqu Bridge across Lesotho’s Highlands

13 Apr 2026

Source: Department of Agriculture X account - screengrab

Agro-processing

SA citrus exports get China boost after protocol update

13 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Preggie Pillay, chief executive officer for Commercial Property Finance at FNB.

Property Development

FNB backs R800m Beachwood coastal estate deal in Durban North

10 Apr 2026

The hidden constraints of cash in Africa’s SME economy

SMEs

The hidden constraints of cash in Africa’s SME economy

Alan Shannon 10 Apr 2026

Source: Waterfall City.

Property Development

PIC invests R2.7bn in Waterfall City, backing 23,000 jobs

8 Apr 2026

Exxaro Resources and Eskom Holdings have signed a new long-term coal supply agreement (CSA), ensuring the continued delivery of coal from Exxaro’s Matla Mine to the Matla Power Station until 30 November 2043. Image supplied.

Energy

Eskom and Exxaro sign 17-year coal supply deal to boost SA's energy security

7 Apr 2026

Economy

Record-breaking pledges signal renewed investor confidence in SA

2 Apr 2026

SA's beer industry drives sustainability amid climate challenges

ESG

SA's beer industry drives sustainability amid climate challenges

Charlene Louw 2 Apr 2026

Merilynn Steenkamp from Roche Diagnostics explains how early and accurate diagnostics for preventable illnesses like cervical cancer, HIV, and TB can help protect women’s ability to stay economically active and support broader economic resilience. (Source: )

Women's Health

5 ways women’s health drives economic resilience

1 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Eva August is the chief executive officer at Century 21.

Property

Smart property investing in a shifting economic landscape

Eva August 27 Mar 2026

More must be done to tackle illicit tobacco trade in SA

Regulatory

More must be done to tackle illicit tobacco trade in SA

27 Mar 2026

The great escape: These West Coast towns are crushing expectations

Residential Property

The great escape: These West Coast towns are crushing expectations

Issued by Biggles Removals 26 Mar 2026

Hospitality as a catalyst for accelerating localisation

Hospitality

Hospitality as a catalyst for accelerating localisation

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi 26 Mar 2026

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

Events

Cape Town to dazzle in April with the debut of Lumenocity – The Art of Light

26 Mar 2026

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Climate Change

South Africa needs R250bn just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade

Anna Taylor 30 Mar 2026

Agrimark opens urban retail oasis at the new Garden Walk Mall, Hartenbos

Retailers

Agrimark opens urban retail oasis at the new Garden Walk Mall, Hartenbos

25 Mar 2026

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

Supply Chain

Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

24 Mar 2026

Small-scale fishers from the West Coast picketed outside the Cape High Court on Monday. Photo: Liezl Human

Coal, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies in court over offshore oil and gas drilling

Liezl Human 24 Mar 2026

Jazz In The City 2026: Cape Town’s streets transform into a vibrant musical stage

Music

Jazz In The City 2026: Cape Town’s streets transform into a vibrant musical stage

19 Mar 2026

AAXO Roar Awards 2026 spotlight trade-driving exhibitions

Events & Conferencing

AAXO Roar Awards 2026 spotlight trade-driving exhibitions

19 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Construction & Engineering

Revitalising the CBD: Johannesburg's R769m Deeds Office project

18 Mar 2026

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

Food, Water & Energy Security

From tech to retail, water is surpassing energy as a priority in South African ESG reporting

17 Mar 2026

Shipping

Inside South Africa’s most overlooked franchise opportunity

Issued by Fastway Couriers 4 Mar 2026

Cape Town backs clothing SMMEs with financial skills programme

SMEs

Cape Town backs clothing SMMEs with financial skills programme

13 Mar 2026

Rail vs road: Balancing South Africa’s critical Durban–Gauteng corridor

Logistics & Transport

Rail vs road: Balancing South Africa’s critical Durban–Gauteng corridor

Francois Nortjé 12 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

South Africa's economic reforms bear fruit with 5th consecutive growth quarter

10 Mar 2026

Higher Education

Emeris expands KZN footprint with massive new campus

10 Mar 2026

OFM – the gateway to central South Africa (part of the Local is our Superpower series)

Radio & Audio

OFM – the gateway to central South Africa (part of the Local is our Superpower series)

Issued by OFM Radio 9 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Affordable & Social Housing

Can 2026 budget reforms finally solve South Africa’s affordable housing problem?

6 Mar 2026

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

Health & Social Welfare

Eczema and asthma in children: how household fuels are harming health in poor South African homes

Mandla Bhuda, Janine Wichmann and Joyce Shirinde 5 Mar 2026

Serenity Gardens investment to bolster tourism, property in KZN Midlands

Tourism

Serenity Gardens investment to bolster tourism, property in KZN Midlands

4 Mar 2026