Traders cut SA rate-hike bets on Iran peace deal
A drop in oil prices has eased inflation concerns, leading traders to scale back expectations for further interest-rate increases.
Executive pay: Navigating South Africa’s new Companies Act
‘I really do encourage companies that are disclosing these ratios not to just disclose a cold ratio with no context, and also not to just disclose the ratio as a compliance exercise’ – Leila Ebrahimi from PwC South Africa.
Cape Town mayor pushes for affordable housing in reelection bid
As living costs rise, Geordin Hill-Lewis is betting on affordable housing, cheaper power and business-friendly reforms to secure a second term.
Credit ratings won’t matter if corruption drags SA back onto grey list
Positive signals from ratings agencies, ports and GDP growth suggest reforms are working, but investment remains the missing ingredient for faster economic expansion.
JSE up over 2% as US-Iran peace deal sparks global rally
Brent crude slumps to around $83 while the rand strengthens to R16.15 against the dollar as global risk appetite returns.
SA companies face backlash over anti-immigrant protests
MTN, Standard Bank and Gold Fields are navigating growing political pressure as tensions spread across Africa.
Is energy the next play for AI investors?
Analysis of SpaceX’s market debut and SA’s new Companies Act.
Starmer to confirm social media ban for UK teens ahead of G7
The UK plans sweeping online safety rules for teenagers as the prime minister faces mounting political pressure.
Shipowners seek clarity on Hormuz deal as 600 vessels eye exit
Tanker operators remain wary of returning to the strait until details of the US-Iran agreement are clarified.
Oil slumps as US-Iran deal paves the way for reopening of Hormuz
Brent fell nearly 5% after Washington and Tehran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of disruption.