Making sure the sector is regulated and adheres to health legislation is going to require more government action, minister says
Between them, the two woman owners have endured illness, riots and repeated arson — only to get up and rebuild, bigger and better
Analysts expect GDP growth to be 1.5% to 2% in the coming year, which will is also likely to see further interest rate cuts
Aggressive pricing and marketing strategies employed by Chinese producers have put the local industry under pressure
Annual consumer inflation edged up slightly to 2.9% from 2.8% in October
Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear
The cost of coffee in South Africa has jumped since the beginning of the year and looks set to continue rising
The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
Economists incorrectly predicted a slight uptick in GDP
Businesses must demonstrate resilience amid local systemic challenges to attract foreign investment
R8.5 billion payday for Pick n Pay after listing
The national carrier emerged from business rescue in 2021 and reported its first profit in more than a decade
Although economic conditions have improved, consumers are still grappling with the high cost of living and joblessness
Africa’s biggest pay-TV operator is battling subscriber loss, inflation in key markets, and competition from online entertainment leaders
A 2020 study found that the cost incurred by provincial and national governments from alcohol abuse was R17 billion
This comes as inflation cooled to 2.8% in October, below the Reserve Bank’s 3% to 6% target band
Consumers using these meters must re-code them by Sunday 24 November
Data from Statistics South Africa showed that the CPI annual rate braked to 2.8% – a four-year low
Canned pilchards linked to rejected imports have been uncovered during a police raid in Gauteng, sparking Oceana and Woolworths investigations
What is expected to be the second cut in an interest rate easing cycle would bring relief to consumers ahead of the festive season
Mondials remain the most popular and profitable variety of potato in South Africa but Up-to-Dates are slowly losing favour with farmers
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has said the online trading platform’s licence remains withdrawn despite a recent court ruling
The jobless rate is down from the two-year high of 33.5% recorded in the second quarter
The grant budget is to be cut by R20 billion but it is unclear how the numbers will add up
Some of the investors who sunk millions into the pyramid scheme have been told that the fraud cases they opened have been closed
Half of the participants in the Taxing Times survey still find compliance with tax obligations difficult
Experts say the banking system is as advanced as that in Europe but its antiquated infrastructure is difficult to modernise
The satellite service continues to disrupt the continent’s traditional internet market
Citizens and local companies are stashing cash abroad as protection from the volatility of a weakened rand
Consumers who bought fuel at a petrol station later saw their accounts debited multiple times for the same transaction in an apparent ‘system error’
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana forecast 1.8% growth over three years, coupled with a bigger deficit, as debt service costs crowd out fiscal space
The funds have been allocated to the departments of justice and international relations to cover their costs in bringing the case before the International Court of Justice