Standard Bank invests in digital platform OPay
The parties plan to explore African distribution channels for selected banking products and services.
CPI: A tale of two economic giants
David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks the latest CPI figures from China and the US, interest rate outlooks, mixed global market performance, contrasting bank and AI earnings, and stubbornly high oil prices. Despite geopolitical tensions, he explains why he remains optimistic about markets ending the yea
Eskom tariffs in parliament, iOCO results, and Denel’s R30bn pipeline
Market movements with Otto1890, iOCO’s acquisition-led growth, Denel’s R30bn pipeline, Eskom in parliament, Stellenbosch University on food security, and CVH Spirits’ Ronan O’Rahilly in the Executive Lounge.
Tanzanian court strikes out R3.2bn case against Motsepe
Case was initially struck off the roll in August because Pula had failed to join the Evolution companies as parties to the proceedings.
Cape Town F1 backer presses ahead after Rwanda’s Grand Prix ‘win’
The proposed R6.7bn motorsport complex in the Swartland region north of Cape Town is targeting a 2031 race.
Botswana set as Southern African hub in Dangote Refinery IPO
The Botswana depositary receipts are expected to raise $500m towards the refinery’s $1.6bn IPO, which has been extended to 27 October.
Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but for how long?
‘We need to start using water more responsibly and eventually reduce water usage should there be no rains in this particular month,’ says Dr Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Cape Town’s water and sanitation.
Trump says Taiwan to buy gas from Alaska LNG export project
Trump also said Taiwan would invest an additional $4.4bn to see the project completed.
Advtech buys St George’s School to launch Eastern Cape campus for neurodivergent learners
The Bridge School Gqeberha will open in 2028 and offer specialised academic, social, and therapeutic support.
Why you’re paying 16.2% more for chicken
Is Cape Town heading for another water crisis? The push to make SA’s gender budget deliver. And where property investors are putting their money as economic pressure mounts