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TechCentralFNB launches crypto trading
FNB has added crypto trading to its share platform with VALR, from as little as R10.
SME South AfricaAbsa Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (AYEF) Launched
By now, it is old news that South Africa has a joblessness crisis. Contained within this larger crisis, youth employment is of particular concern. Of…
VentureburnWhy Emerging Markets Could Shape the Next Phase of Web3 Adoption
Web3 adoption has long been framed as a story led by developed markets and Silicon Valley capital. That framing is starting to look outdated. Across emerging markets, smartphone and internet
The CitizenJSE censures AngloGold Ashanti over delayed Sens earnings disclosure
Gold miner released price-sensitive results overseas 27 minutes before publishing them on Sens.
TechCentralUsaasa consults on universal access as its abolition stalls
The agency government plans to scrap wants to redefine universal access – 14 years after the last targets lapsed.
VentureburnKorea’s Digitron Secures $8.3M Pre-IPO Funding to Scale Defence Parts Output
South Korean defence components manufacturer Digitron has secured roughly US$8.38M in a Pre-IPO funding round. Six institutional investors participated, including SBI Investment, IBK Venture Investment, New Main Capital, Cornerstone Investment
SME South AfricaCreative Biz Fund Launched to Support South Africa
The sector of the economy that easily falls by the wayside is that of creative entrepreneurs. Making up only 4% of South Africa’s GDP, they…
The CitizenEx-Woolies CEO can net nearly R90m in incentives after retiring
And was paid a performance bonus of R6.5m for last year.
Farmer's WeeklyNew markets no quick fix for SA’s growing avocado crop
South Africa’s growing avocado crop faces a tougher marketing environment this season as heavy competition in the EU squeezes prices, while newly opened markets remain too small to absorb significant volumes.
Business BagelShein's shares fell about 11% after its first results, and in South Africa its satin turned out to be polyester
Shein's first results as a listed company knocked its shares, while South Africa's ad watchdog told local media to turn away its satin ads for polyester dresses.
News24 BusinessNo AI, no thanks: Morningstar skips SA shares
Morningstar is steering clear of South African stocks in its global portfolios as relatively weak economic growth overshadows cheap valuations.
Business BagelSibanye-Stillwater is adding a second stock exchange from 6 October, but the JSE stays its main home
From 6 October the platinum and gold miner's shares will also trade on A2X, while its JSE and New York listings stay exactly as they are.
VentureburnPrediction Market All in One, Evolution, Mechanism, Statistic
Information is transitioning from a passive commodity into a priced financial asset. As traditional polling and legacy qualitative research struggle with lagging indicators and narrative bias, prediction markets have crossed
Business BagelBurstone is moving 14 malls and warehouses into a new fund, and Nedbank is the first to buy in
The JSE property group will keep half of a R5.4 billion portfolio and run it for fees, a model it already uses in Europe and Australia.
VentureburnDo Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Easier Startup Funding?
Strong inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can make a crypto founder’s next funding round look better timed. But demand for Bitcoin exposure does not establish that investors are more
The CitizenCrash victims, families left destitute as RAF drags feet on payments
The fund recently conceded it had a payment backlog of about R20 billion and said it was racing to address it.
VentureburnSpiro Secures $18M More from Africa Go Green Fund, Doubling Debt to $36M
Electric mobility company Spiro has secured an additional $18 million in debt financing from the Africa Go Green Fund (AGG). Managed by Cygnum Capital, the climate-focused debt fund has now
The CitizenHere’s how much it costs to operate the 10111 hotline: Does it deliver results, though?
Call centres remain short-staffed.
The CitizenDBSA slashes municipal lending as R16bn in loans turns risky
Has cut its support for municipalities for a second consecutive year but insists it hasn't abandoned the local government sphere.
The CitizenConCourt slams the door on RAF attempts to exclude illegal foreigners
Applications for leave to appeal earlier judgments have 'no reasonable prospect of success'.
The CitizenAnother state-owned entity reports profit: Here’s how many schools DBSA built
DBSA has cautioned that the Middle East conflict threatens growth.
The CitizenSuccession planning: Johann Rupert’s Richemont appoints his son as co-deputy chair
Anton Rupert has served as non-executive director on the Board of Compagnie Financière Richemont SA since 2017.
The CitizenWhy WeBuyCars has lost its shine
The share has fallen 35% this year amid pressure from competitively priced new cars, tighter margins and rising interest costs.
The CitizenIDC swings to R4.65bn loss, restates prior results
Mining rights and Foskor accounting errors prompted prior-year corrections, while the development financier reported another sharp earnings reversal.
The CitizenFSCA confirms insider trading investigation into Curro shares
Has escalated its inquiry into share dealings ahead of the Jannie Mouton Foundation's R7.2bn buyout offer from an assessment to a formal investigation.
SME South AfricaForget the Funding Chase: Why SA’s Funders Invest in ‘Chickens’, Not ‘Eggs’
South Africa’s small business sector has a persistent funding problem, and it is not always the one entrepreneurs think it is. Business owners frequently approach…
The CitizenWant to make money by buying shares? Here are 5 lessons on investing
As the company grows, individuals' shares will increase in value and may receive dividends.
The CitizenPension fund slammed for allocating death benefit to ghost girlfriend
And for shortchanging the deceased's family.
The CitizenTFG borrowed R1bn to buy back shares that are now worth R553m
There's a one-off boost to Heps, but the interest bill knock will remain every year until the debt is paid.