State moves to bail out Amsa’s long steel business

ArcelorMittal SA must take part in the productivity SA turnaround and recovery programme as a condition of support

updated 9 hours ago
DANIËL ELOFF: Half-hearted privatisation is not a step forward

While Transnet may invite private capital it is unlikely to relinquish real operational control

56 minutes ago
Retail sales soar in January, defying post-holiday dip forecasts

Data confounds projections of a traditional slowdown after the December festive season

LUNGILE MASHELE: Methane abatement can cut emissions and grow the economy

Methane abatement can lessen the environmental effects of gas

56 minutes ago
Resilient takes action on water risks as earnings soar

The SA portfolio increased 7.5%  in comparable net property income for the year, excluding Mahikeng Mall’s extension

10 hours ago
How to unlock SA’s agricultural potential

An extract from ‘The Uncomfortable Truth about South Africa’s Agriculture’

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Fed stands pat on rates but marks up inflation outlook

Policymakers see weaker economic growth and higher inflation boosted by Trump’s tariffs

updated 6 hours ago
Ekurhuleni to discipline striking metro cops

The metro will implement consequence management against officials who took part in an illegal protest that blocked crucial routes

Chris Axelson acknowledges budget trade-offs as VAT set to reach 16%

The proposed 2025 budget will put lower-income households under pressure, says Treasury’s acting head of tax and financial sector policy

Stage 2 overnight load-shedding starts as Eskom unplugs five units

Public urged to use electricity sparingly until blackouts end at 5am on Thursday

9 hours ago
Parliament begins oral hearings on tobacco bill

More than 60 stakeholders who made written submissions have asked to present their input directly to parliament’s health committee

Transformation Fund draft proposal published

The controversial fund is strongly opposed by the DA and Business Unity SA

Consumer inflation unchanged in February

The annual figure remains within the target range, but acceleration in inflation on a monthly basis may affect the Reserve Bank’s rate decision

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SA chamber in US gets almost 70,000 enquiries after Trump offer

Delegation sent to US embassy in Pretoria with list of 67,042 registrations from SA citizens wanting to relocate

SAA implements contingency measures to minimise pilots’ protest

Group CEO John Lamola says airline is focused on ensuring uninterrupted service and providing real-time flight updates

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