Is Joburg financially attractive?
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:35
‘It doesn't make sense from an investment point of view; investors need reassurance that the state of the city is going to change right now’ – Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage. .. read more..
SA gets R2.5bn boost to ease infrastructure constraints
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:13
Dr Azar Jammine, director and chief economist at Econometrix, on the advantages and disadvantages of the latest loan agreement aimed at boosting infrastructure recovery. .. read more..
New Opec deal, market concentration, and citrus producers’ resilience
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:13
This evening, we wrap up the day’s market movements with Otto1890, we unpack the new Opec infrastructure deal with Econometrix, we examine the market concentration study and what it means for small businesses with the Competition Commission, we find out if there is still a business case for the City of Johannesburg with Outa, we explore the resilience of citrus producers in the face of recent storms with the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, and in our Executive Lounge, we follow the journey of Ray Langa from Leagas Delaney South Africa. .. read more..
All eyes on US-China talks
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:11
David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks US inflation data, which has raised fears of interest rate hikes. Oil prices ended lower, while US-Iran talks have had little market impact. S&P and Nasdaq gains boosted by Trump’s arrival in China, with Nvidia’s CEO presence hinting at potential tech collaboration. Locally, he notes a recovery in JSE property stocks but warns that interest rates remain a risk. Copper is at record highs, while AI expansion continues, including BHP’s move into data centres. .. read more..
Citrus producers remain resilient despite worsening storms
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:10
Paul Hardman, COO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, reflects on the impact of the storms on the recent crop and the resilience of the industry. .. read more..
Despite shifts in concentration study, SMEs remain locked out
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:10
James Hodge – chief economist at the Competition Commission – on the importance of scaling SMEs to reduce market concentration, increase competition for market share, and encourage innovation. .. read more..
Building the future of creativity, culture and tech
Wednesday, May 13,2026,18:10
Leagas Delaney SA Group CEO Ray Langa on how a diversion from a career as an athlete gave rise to a thriving career in advertising and experiential agencies. .. read more..
Botswana first in Africa to hike rates since war
Wednesday, May 13,2026,15:30
As inflation seen soaring. .. read more..
Hantavirus shows no sign of mutating to become more contagious
Wednesday, May 13,2026,15:17
The hantavirus’s genome has been sequenced and it’s similar to the one that caused outbreaks in South America in the past, said Andreas Hoefer. .. read more..
Microsoft’s LinkedIn is cutting jobs in latest industry cull
Wednesday, May 13,2026,15:04
'As part of our regular business planning, we’ve implemented organisational changes to best position ourselves for future success,' a company spokesperson said. .. read more..
Grindrod, Minrail secure access to Transnet’s rail lines
Wednesday, May 13,2026,14:49
Private operators will be able to access 41 routes and six corridors used to move key commodities such as coal, chrome, manganese, fuel and other goods to ports for export. .. read more..
Alibaba revenue misses estimates despite AI monetisation efforts
Wednesday, May 13,2026,14:30
Revenue rose 3% to 243.4 billion yuan ($35.8 billion), while analysts on average looked for 246.5 billion yuan. .. read more..
Why businesses are underestimating SA’s climate threat
Wednesday, May 13,2026,14:04
‘Scenario planning and proper risk assessment for significant weather events is really important, and I don't think it's being done adequately by any means,’ says Volker von Widdern, strategic risk director at Riskonet. .. read more..
The Western Cape mops up after the storm
Wednesday, May 13,2026,13:22
Roads closed, trucks stranded, and thousands of homes waterlogged or damaged. .. read more..
In crypto, trust is the new currency
Wednesday, May 13,2026,13:04
Binance South Africa's Sam Mkhize on how compliance is reshaping Africa’s crypto ecosystem. .. read more..
Starlink wait set to drag on as Icasa flags legal hurdle
Wednesday, May 13,2026,13:00
Icasa has told minister Solly Malatsi that full alignment with the ICT sector code requires changes to legislation. .. read more..
Jack Ma-backed Ant’s profit fell 79% on AI, health care costs
Wednesday, May 13,2026,12:45
The fintech company contributed 375 million yuan ($55 million) of profit to Alibaba Group Holding, which owns a third of Ant. .. read more..
Adani Power seeks 80bn rupees in debt to fund expansion
Wednesday, May 13,2026,12:00
The fundraising includes 50bn rupees of public debt and around 30bn rupees of loans from a group of lenders led by State Bank of India. .. read more..
Good intent, bad outcome? Labour costs quietly squeezing hiring
Wednesday, May 13,2026,11:26
Latest employment figures underscore South Africa’s youth jobs challenge. Hidden cost of investing comes into focus. And weather disasters leave a billion-rand trail. .. read more..
Tencent’s revenue miss heightens pressure for faster AI payoff
Wednesday, May 13,2026,11:00
Sales for the three months ended March climbed 9% to 196.5 billion yuan. .. read more..
TCS+ | The Up&Up Group on the hidden cost of AI
Wednesday, May 13,2026,10:47
Much of today's enterprise AI spend is Fomo dressed up as strategy, The Up&Up Group's Jason Harrison argues. .. read more..
Zambia cuts rates as inflation eases, bucks global pause
Wednesday, May 13,2026,10:29
The monetary policy committee lowered the benchmark interest rate to 13.25% from 13.5%, Governor Denny Kalyalya said. .. read more..
Canal+ firms up 3 June JSE listing
Wednesday, May 13,2026,10:06
Canal+ has formally confirmed it will conduct a secondary listing on the main board of the JSE on Wednesday, 3 June. .. read more..
FirstRand Brexit: Group hires BofA, RMB to advise on sale of Aldermore unit
Wednesday, May 13,2026,10:05
The group said in April that it would work on 'an orderly ownership transition' from Aldermore after it was forced to more than triple how much it set aside to cover compensation for customers over claims they were missold car loans in the UK. .. read more..
Iran war will make EU more reliant on US gas than ever: IEEFA
Wednesday, May 13,2026,09:00
America might even leapfrog Norway, currently Europe’s biggest piped-gas supplier, in terms of total gas share. .. read more..
Octodec repositions for future growth
Wednesday, May 13,2026,08:58
CEO Jeffrey Wapnick discusses the company's six-month results to end February, highlighting the disposal of non-core properties, strong rental income growth and impressive collection rates. .. read more..
Malatsi opens door to ‘some’ partial privatisations of SOEs
Wednesday, May 13,2026,08:43
Government must lean more on the private sector in a fiscally constrained environment, communications minister Solly Malatsi has said. .. read more..
Lawmakers query Iran war cost as Trump renews strike threats
Wednesday, May 13,2026,08:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to give a breakdown of costs as he faced questions in Congress during a hearing on the administration’s unprecedented $1.5trn defense spending request for next year. .. read more..
Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk
Wednesday, May 13,2026,08:02
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT maker's founding mission. .. read more..
Macron seeks to recast France-Africa ties with $27bn push
Wednesday, May 13,2026,08:00
Shows a pivot away from financial aid to investment for the continent. .. read more..
Naked Insurance launches native app in ChatGPT
Wednesday, May 13,2026,07:33
Naked Insurance has launched a native app in ChatGPT that it says can produce a final, binding car insurance quote. .. read more..
Alibaba, Tencent AI bets face ‘show me the profits’ scrutiny
Wednesday, May 13,2026,07:30
Investors will be looking for evidence that their heavy investments in artificial intelligence are translating into real returns, and whether they can secure enough chips to support those ambitions. .. read more..
South Africa wants more ‘Global South’ tourists
Wednesday, May 13,2026,06:59
New visa reforms, including the Electronic Traveller Authorisation system and Digital Nomad Visa, are aimed at making travel to the country easier and more seamless. .. read more..
Africa CDC and top local drugmaker Aspen in vaccine supply talks
Wednesday, May 13,2026,06:00
Aim to create a multi-year demand-and-supply framework to support sustainable vaccine production. .. read more..
Oil dips after three-day gain with Iran peace talks at impasse
Wednesday, May 13,2026,05:40
Brent for July settlement was 1.2% lower $106.49 a barrel at 12:13 p.m. in Singapore after closing 3.4% higher on Tuesday .. read more..
Telco sector still attractive after strong run
Wednesday, May 13,2026,05:30
Analysis of telecoms sector opportunities following recent results from sector heavyweighs, plus the growing appeal of private credit lending among South African investors. .. read more..
Gold declines as jump in US inflation lifts rate-hike odds
Wednesday, May 13,2026,05:22
Spot gold was 0.4% lower at $4 695.18 an ounce at 11:20 a.m. in Singapore. .. read more..
Don’t miss the Telviva Tech Insights webinar
Wednesday, May 13,2026,04:45
Industry leaders will unpack how to bridge the CRM-communications gap for AI-driven customer engagement. .. read more..
Don’t miss the Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference
Wednesday, May 13,2026,04:30
The leading data centre event returns to the Sandton Convention Centre on 23-24 June 2026. .. read more..
One battle after another …
Wednesday, May 13,2026,02:06
Fuel price hikes clouding growth and inflation, the return of ‘Phala Phala’ adding spice to SA politics, the impact of the Iran War and severe weather on food inflation – South Africa a lot to deal with. .. read more..
Gold and resource funds dominate latest PlexCrown rankings
Wednesday, May 13,2026,02:05
Top-performing unit trusts post strong gains across multiple investment periods. .. read more..
Public gets three more weeks to comment on Eskom nuclear site
Wednesday, May 13,2026,02:04
Critics are concerned that Eskom has not yet determined the technology, funding model, or cost of the proposed plant. .. read more..
DoT considering private and public contributions to fund the RAF
Wednesday, May 13,2026,02:03
Says fuel levy revenue will inevitably reduce because of alternative energy vehicles and a hybrid funding model will lessen the burden on the fiscus. .. read more..
Capitec’s call that sent a shockwave through telcos
Wednesday, May 13,2026,02:02
Free on-network calls are a gamechanger … .. read more..
Outstanding court ruling leaves Cape Town electricity users in limbo
Wednesday, May 13,2026,02:01
Metro’s electricity tariffs up in the air. .. read more..
Meat producers count the cost of inclement weather on the sector
Tuesday, May 12,2026,19:27
‘This is a serious concern for the livestock sector in the short term, but there is no concern at all for any consumers about the quality of meat that they're getting’ – Yolandé Botha from the Red Meat Producers' Organisation in the Northern Cape. .. read more..
Car manufacturers resilient, NC meat production stalls, and KZN property
Tuesday, May 12,2026,18:40
This evening, we unpack market movements at the closing bell with PrimeXBT, we delve into the healthy interim company results from Redefine Properties, we examine a study on how car manufacturers are navigating global tensions with Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking, we hear about the impact of recent inclement weather on production from the Red Meat Producers’ Organisation, and in our Property Insights segment, we go inside KwaZulu-Natal’s growing demand for residential lifestyle property with Isphetho Developments. .. read more..
Risk, risk everywhere
Tuesday, May 12,2026,18:39
Kearabilwe Nonyana of PrimeXBT unpacked how US-Iran peace talks and the latest US inflation data weighed on market sentiment, triggering broad sell-offs in industrial and resource stocks. He noted that gold weakened alongside other risk assets, while Asia-Pacific markets continued to hit record highs despite inflation concerns. He also highlighted growing political uncertainty around Keir Starmer, which has recently weakened the British pound. .. read more..
Inside KZN’s growing demand for affordable, lifestyle-focused developments
Tuesday, May 12,2026,18:39
Zibusiso Nzimande, managing director of Isphetho Developments, takes us through the origins of Inqaba Views in the Valley of a Thousand Hills and the company’s philosophy in responding to the housing deficit. .. read more..
Car manufacturers keep close watch on rising shipping and fuel costs
Tuesday, May 12,2026,18:38
Takatso Sello – senior manager for manufacturing at Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking – on the value chains affected and how companies are navigating risk factors amid ongoing global tensions. .. read more..