SA to import vaccines to tackle foot-and-mouth disease
The Department of Agriculture has budgeted R1.8bn in the financial year through April 2026 to buy the vaccines.
How the Competition Commission is keeping school uniform prices in check
‘Given the number of outreaches and initiatives that we have done with the schools … unfortunately the Commission now is at a point where we are going to prosecute schools and suppliers who do not comply with the guidelines as well as the Competition Act,’ says Mpho Moate, analyst at the Competition
Wildfires take a toll on the Western Cape
Discovery Health boss speaks on the group taking a hit after claims system error. Behind Iran’s struggle: What’s fuelling the bloodiest crackdown yet? And, new rules could reduce the cost of school uniforms.
South Africa lauds US trade-pact benefits as senate vote looms
'The current renewal, while short, provides the necessary relief to companies in the context of the tariffs implemented by the US,' Parks Tau said.
District Six families ordered to vacate Searle Street cottages
Five families who have fought their eviction for years have lost their court battle.
Trump actions ironically good for SA
‘I think you have to be very careful with the US as an investment destination; other markets are becoming much more interesting’ – Herman van Papendorp, Momentum Investments Head of Asset Allocation.
BP flags up to $5bn in writedowns for fourth quarter
Largely related to its transition businesses.
Politicians who don’t get markets are about to receive a lesson
From Westminster to Pretoria, budget deadlock exposes a widening gap in fiscal understanding.
Bitcoin rally sees $600m in bearish crypto bets wiped out
Bitcoin rose as much as 2.4% to $96 348 early Wednesday in Singapore.
Silver hits record above $90 as precious metals rally powers on
Demand for gold and silver as a 'hedge against inflation or financial instabilities' should continue this year, although gains are unlikely to be as strong as in 2025, said David Chao.