South Africa and Kenya push to turn African integration into industrial growth

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not domestic demand — are complicating the South African Reserve Bank’s interest rate outlook

Previously unreported affidavits have raised serious questions about the Industrial Development Corporation’s R1.1billion funding to SA Steel Mills, including allegations of weak due diligence, disputed financial records and internal accountability failures that have left more than 1 100 jobs at risk

Trust deficit in HC is driving disaffected employees to the PP

The IDC has not confirmed whether a formal board inquiry was conducted into the Tinley Club Med transaction, leaving key governance questions unanswered

An entrepreneur has accused the Industrial Development Corporation of rigid recovery practices that ignore the impact of Covid-19, as calls grow for an inquiry into its treatment of struggling black-owned businesses

A new book on Brimstone’s rise challenges dominant views of B-BBEE, offering a detailed account of black business history, risk and ownership in South Africa

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has welcomed the fifth cohort of its SME Rise Enterprise Accelerator Programme, supporting high-growth companies in scaling operations, accessing funding and expanding into new markets

As petrol and diesel prices climb by more than R3 a litre, Absa has increased its fuel cashback cap and earn rates through its rewards programme, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to South African motorists facing rising transport costs

Despite asset growth to R3.7 trillion, questions persist over distressed loans and legacy investment scandals

Transnet and Prasa face financial, operational and governance challenges despite recovery efforts

As electricity tariffs continue to rise, squeezing household and small business budgets, a new solar company has entered the market with stokvel and crowdfunding models aimed at making renewable energy more affordable and accessible. Ipeleng Power Solutions (IPS), founded by entrepreneur Ipeleng Mhlanga, 32, launched in Johannesburg this week, offering solar system design, installation, maintenance […]

Ramaphosa has raised South Africa’s investment target to R3 trillion after nearly R890 billion in pledges at this year’s investment conference, with Sasol’s R60 billion commitment emerging as one of the biggest – and a sign of business confidence tied to policy certainty