BusinessTechThe rural municipality with the lowest prices for groceries in South Africa
As of the end of September 2026, this municipality in KwaZulu-Natal remains the cheapest among South Africa’s major metros and towns for groceries.
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BusinessTechBusinessTechCut petrol prices in South Africa by R5.25 per litre immediately
The AA says the RAF Levy needs to be scrapped, and National Treasury must provide more relief, as drivers stare down the highest fuel prices in history.
BusinessTechSiemens, Philips and GE in hot water in South Africa
Meditech giants in South Africa have been referred to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution.
BusinessTechGovernment clarifies job laws for refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa
The Department of Labour has addressed the false claims on social media regarding refugees and asylum seekers.
BusinessTechSouth Africa sinks in new global ranking
South Africa ranks 87th globally for economic freedom, according to an index by the Free Market Foundation.
ITWebiQmetrix Appoints Beniamin Longodor as Vice President of Global Growth
iQmetrix, the global provider of Intelligent Commerce Operating Systems for telecom, today announced the appointment of Beniamin Longodor as Vice President of Global Growth.
The CitizenHigh court sets aside Tau’s decision to gazette legal sector BEE code
Four major law firms and Solidarity win their challenges - but court leaves the legality of the code's provisions undecided.
BusinessTechCoca-Cola paying over R250 million to try stop service delivery collapse in South Africa
Coca-Cola and water sector leaders in South Africa have pledged a total of R500 million to prop up water infrastructure.
Business BagelThe World Bank just raised Africa's growth forecast to 4.3%, and still expects poverty to barely move
The World Bank now expects Sub-Saharan Africa to grow 4.3% this year, better than it forecast in April, but says growth is still too slow to cut poverty or create enough jobs.
BusinessTechUnited States issues warning over social unrest in South Africa
The United States has issued a security warning over reports of looting and violence in South Africa.
BusinessTechNew BEE rules in South Africa set aside
New BEE rules for the legal profession have been set aside—but the fight is likely to continue.
TechCentralReusable KYC means the end of ‘please upload your ID’
Businesses keep asking customers for the same ID. Verifiable credentials could end the repetition, writes Contactable CEO Shaun Strydom.
TechCentralEliminating the ‘toggle tax’: how CRM integration changes customer experience
Integrating CRM systems with communication platforms helps businesses resolve customer queries on first contact.
The CitizenTired of spam calls? Here’s how to block them with the new National Opt-Out Registry
The National Opt-Out Registry allows South Africans to block unwanted direct marketing calls and texts
Farmer's WeeklyCheap on paper, costly at the till: what 1,1% food inflation really means
The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy's latest brief shows that food prices are barely rising, yet a basic healthy diet still swallows more than half the income of some households. South Africa’s slowing food price cycle offers households relief, but the farmers supplying that food face a…
TechCentralMeta met Information Regulator over its camera glasses
The privacy watchdog got a demonstration in September as Meta prepares an official South African launch.
SME South AfricaLast Chance to Enter Third Annual Township Economy Awards
The township economy, often referred to as the kasi economy or informal sector, is estimated to be worth nearly R900 billion. Despite its significant economic…
VentureburnWadagni Secures CFAF 65.5B Deal With President Macron to Boost Benin Economy
For years, the Republic of Benin has wrestled with an urgent need to inject heavy capital into its infrastructure. Benin has been trying to empower local enterprises and stabilize its
The CitizenHere’s how much the IDC disbursed in business support in the last financial year
The IDC's recent annual report showed it had a debt-to-equity percentage of 30.9% and a non-performing loans percentage of 35.1%
TechCentralRight to repair comes to South African electronics
New guidelines warn device makers against locking out independent repairers, though they are not binding.
TechCentralLuno says crypto draft may clash with SA’s IMF commitments
Luno's submission on the cross-border crypto draft questions its consistency with South Africa's IMF commitments.
TechCentralHuawei sets out its vision for intelligent government at GovTech 2026
From connected to intelligent: Huawei’s role in building secure and inclusive AI capabilities for South Africa’s public sector.
News24 Business‘We’ve changed the dial’: Capitec CEO braces for turbulence
Capitec CEO Graham Lee says SA’s small open economy is at risk from a deteriorating global economic backdrop characterised by ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising interest rates.
Business BagelSouth Africa had more tourists than ever last year, and still missed out on an estimated R6.5 billion
BDO estimates South Africa missed R6.5 billion in overseas tourist spending in 2025, the same year it set a record for arrivals.
News24 BusinessCapitec posts bumper growth as business banking takes off, but braces for harder times
SA’s largest retail bank delivered bumper half-year earnings thanks to a strong performance from its personal banking unit, while its fairly new business banking unit shot the lights out.
News24 BusinessPIC shoots the lights out with 20% growth, despite ‘difficulties’
The Public Investment Corporation, which invests on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund, on Wednesday, announced a stellar set of results for 2025/26, with a 20% increase in assets under management, bringing its portfolio to R3.657 trillion.
News24 BusinessDefence vows no break in retired soldiers’ care as Treasury mulls R840m request
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has promised retired soldiers that they will continue to receive healthcare, while admitting that their medical fund is “unsustainable” in its current state.
News24 BusinessWith move to kill prime rate and adopt Zaronia now stuck, Treasury warns of crisis
The Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the Public Procurement Act invalid may have inadvertently imperilled the SA Reserve Bank’s plan to replace Jibar with Zaronia.
The CitizenDBSA denies retreat from municipal lending
The bank's defence comes as its financial disclosures reveal a deterioration in the credit quality of municipalities.
The CitizenReserve Bank warned it might drive unemployment after hiking rates
Higher interest rates will put pressure on businesses' cash flow.