South Africa factory mood darkens to worst since Covid lockdowns
Fell to 42 in November from 49.2 in the prior month.
Standard Bank’s 10-month performance holds firm
Lower inflation target and cumulative 100 basis points in interest-rate cuts help improve the macroeconomic backdrop.
Fuelling the future: Oil and gas can transform SA’s economy
‘Having access to energy and electricity really does drive economic growth, and it's key to make sure you have a reliable supply’ – Dr Ross Compton from Energy Alliance. ‘Having access to energy and electricity really does drive economic growth, and it's key to make sure you have a reliable supply’
With over R1.2bn in sales, Olympus Sandton breaks ground
‘Accelerated unit sales prompted the developers to fast-track construction’ on the twin-tower development.
Alexforbes lifts Heps 17% as new business rises
Says the shift to a 3% inflation target could reshape contributions, returns, and advice needs.
Lerena Olivier to step down as PnP CFO
Board adds new independent director alongside finance reshuffle. She will be succeeded by Tina Rookledge.
Trump says he has made his choice to lead the Federal Reserve
Trump has frequently excoriated current Fed chief Jerome Powell for failing to lower rates swiftly and signaled he wants a chair who will more forcefully pursue cuts.
Bitcoin plunges to below $87 000 in risk-off start to December
Bringing fresh momentum to a wide-ranging selloff that appeared to have settled.
Rand has potential to hit R16.50/$
Analysis of opportunities in SA Inc stocks, including whether cheaper metals like copper and silver are worth a look, and an update on the rand’s trajectory heading into the first quarter of 2026.
TikTok, Instagram ban for Australian kids heralds global curbs
In response to growing concerns about social media’s harms.