Business
US House approves Agoa extension, sends bill to Senate
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for some African countries through to 2028.
By Reuters
Port of Maputo achieves record volumes in 2025
Rail volumes surge 17%, reinforcing the port’s position as a key Southern African logistics hub
By Jacqueline Mackenzie
PODCAST | Bloisi on Naspers’ e-commerce growth in Europe, Latin America and India
In this podcast, Group CEO Fabricio Bloisi details the strategy for e-commerce ecosystems.
By Mudiwa Gavaza
Discovery Health does U-turn after public outcry over claims error
The medical scheme administrator will absorb the R125m mistake
By Tamar Kahn
Stand-off brewing over liquor tax
National Treasury is considering alcohol excise duty changes that would raise the excise on alcohol to curb excessive consumption in some categories.
By Khulekani Magubane
Cash remains key for local businesses during holiday rush
SPONSORED | Standard Bank shares strategies to safeguard revenue, reduce risk, and streamline operations during SA’s busiest trading period.
Standard Bank backs BlueCore’s $285m acquisition of Nigerian gas infrastructure company
Deal underscores growing energy investment in West Africa
By Lindiwe Tsobo
Kenyan beer firm asks court to block Diageo’s $2.3bn EABL sale to Asahi
A Kenyan beer distribution firm has filed a case at Kenya’s high court seeking to block Diageo’s $2.3bn sale of its local subsidiary EABL to Japan’s Asahi Holdings over pending litigation, a lawyer for the challenger said on Wednesday.
By Reuters
MATTHEW ARNOLD | Is there still a place for juniors in an AI-powered workplace?
As AI gets integrated into our workflows, the creative industry needs to get intentional about growing talent and preserving human ingenuity
By Matthew Arnold
Jubilee Metals concludes SA exit
Soaring copper price has buoyed confidence in the group’s Zambian expansion.
By Jacob Webster
Novo launches Wegovy weight-loss pill for sale in US
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched its once-daily Wegovy pill in the US on Monday.
By Reuters
Valterra has a record year as share price rides PGM rally
Platinum miner navigates uncertainty and demerger from parent Anglo in style
By Jacob Webster
Nersa fast-tracks Eskom tariff relief for smelters
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is fast-tracking the application by Eskom to reduce the negotiated pricing agreements (NPAs) tariffs applicable to Samancor Chrome and the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture.
By Kabelo Khumalo
Equites raises over R700m for development opportunities
Equites Property Fund has raised more than R700m in an accelerated bookbuild and will use the proceeds for its piepeline of development opportunities.
By Jacqueline Mackenzie
Reserve Bank exempts key payment roles for non-banks
Bank accelerates entry of new players ahead of payments law change
By Kabelo Khumalo
