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The CitizenThe CitizenBillions wasted, well over R10bn in trading losses – how Showmax failed
This entire business case was ill-considered, with subscription growth failing to meet lofty expectations
The CitizenGovernment ‘closely watching’ the oil price and jet fuel situation – Creecy
SA faces massive hike in petrol, diesel and jet fuel prices
The CitizenVolkswagen is recalling 25 729 Polo Vivos due to this issue
The National Consumer Commission said the cars were sold nationally.
The CitizenAlexander Forbes website struggles after more than 100 000 two-pot withdrawals in 5 days
More than 100 000 people have made withdrawals from the Alexander Forbes website since 1 March, causing technical issues
The CitizenSpar shareholders unhappy with how much executives are set to earn
Spar's four executive directors cost the retailer north of R58.8 million in salary packages in 2025.
The CitizenSpar chair Mike Bosman shares inside story of shock CEO departure
'We must respect Swartz's decision to step down.'
The CitizenFight over RMB Holdings turns ugly as directors hamstrung
A full 10 out of 20 resolutions didn't pass at its AGM...
The CitizenShowmax axed in shock move by Canal+
Showmax was originally launched as MultiChoice's answer to the global streaming boom
The CitizenCoffee prices to ease in 2026 but remain elevated as demand stays strong
Prices should stabilise at structurally higher levels as climate adaptation investments improve resilience.
The CitizenApril fuel prices set to rocket
In the wake of the Middle East conflict, and if the current 'massive' under-recovery in the petrol and diesel price remains ... or worsens.
The CitizenNo peace for your bond: Will Middle East conflict force Reserve Bank to halt interest rate cuts?
Analysts predicted two interest rate cuts this year. However, this outlook is not looking likely at this stage.
The CitizenProposed labour law changes could grant parental leave after miscarriage or stillbirth
The amendments introduce a more equitable parental leave system, replacing the fragmented maternity and parental leave framework with a shared parental leave model.
The CitizenAdrian Gore: Building a bank is harder than you think
The maths behind R3bn in profit in the next three years...
The CitizenWarning: Your Temu, Shein, Amazon order may cost you more and take longer to arrive
The ripple effects of the escalating Middle East conflict are beginning to surface in global supply chains.
The CitizenBitget targets 40% of tokenised stock trading by 2030, boosts TradFi with one-click access
Bitget's tokenised TradFi thesis is that crypto is changing from its speculative traits to a rising global financial infrastructure.
The CitizenR10trn could flow if SA builds ‘synthetic’ financial hub – JSE boss
South Africa once served as the gateway for capital into Africa but has lost ground to jurisdictions such as Mauritius.
The CitizenFrom farms to court: Farmers fight for freedom to administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines
The court bid seeks to give the private sector freedom to procure FMD vaccine and administer rollout.
The CitizenMiddle East at war: Why South African waters will see more ships than usual
Global shipping companies are rerouting vessels amid escalating Middle East conflict.
The CitizenSuperSport’s (and DStv’s) monopoly will crumble slowly at first …
How many DStv subscribers will want to renew their contracts if they can't watch a few major global sporting events?
The CitizenManufacturing PMI weakens in February due to shipping challenges and weak demand
Prevailing issues such as shipment delays, localised electricity disruptions, and weak demand continue to hamstring the sector.
The CitizenExxaro completes R10.6bn Ntsimbintle manganese acquisition
Deal secures effective stake in Tshipi Borwa in the Kalahari Manganese Field, reshaping capital allocation.
The CitizenSocial grants fraud remains a concern, National Treasury says
'Our main concern at this stage is who receives social grants when they should not be.'
The CitizenFNB’s payment bundles deliver big savings with 10.9 million real-time free payments processed for customers in 6 months
Customers expect more than competitive pricing; they want meaningful savings and predictable costs that fit their financial lives.
The CitizenYou can draw from your two-pot savings again… but you probably shouldn’t
Household consumption has increased by 3%, forcing some to withdraw from their pension.
The CitizenSA could be a big loser in Middle East conflict: Oil surges, stronger dollar hits rand
South Africa imports all of its oil. The country pays in dollars, but uses the rand.
The CitizenTaxpayers’ wallets not enough to cover public servants’ paycheques
Eight million taxpayers bankroll 1.3m public servants while services collapse ...
The CitizenWonga South Africa’s fintech innovation helping to revive financial confidence
Despite the financial hit, these adjustments laid the foundation for a sustainable, customer-focused model.
The CitizenHuawei Watch GT Runner 2 professional running watch takes centre stage at Madrid launch event
Huawei returns to elite running with Watch GT Runner 2 at Madrid global launch.
The Citizen‘Over-optimistic Godongwana must step aside’
Economist Duma Gqubule argues that persistent weak growth reflects flawed fiscal assumptions.