Transnet’s losses widen in its first half

State-owned freight rail and port freight operator hoping public-private partnerships will improve efficiencies

Labat Africa’s JSE suspension lifted after it releases financial reports

Appointment of KXX Auditors to complete outstanding audits proves critical in getting back on track

Cisco bullish about SA and Africa

All eyes will be on Donald Trump’s trade policy stance in his second term even though things seem positive for now

KENNETH MOKGATLHE WA KGWADI: Renaming Sandton Drive would undermine Joburg’s rich diversity

The name does not carry the burden of colonial or apartheid history — it’s associated with development, modernity and affluence

ANALYSIS: MultiChoice striving to rule Africa’s sports betting sector

R1.1-trillion was wagered in the country’s gambling industry in 2023/24 — 40.2% more than in the previous financial year

Monthly highlights in the year just gone by

For some 2024 was a great year, but for most it brought losses and heartache they would rather forget

Traffic authorities to keep a close eye on New Year road users

More than 6,400 lawbreakers have been arrested since start of festive season road safety campaign

My top five drives of 2024

Phuti Mpyane finds joy in a Dark Horse, a daily mate and in past and future experiences

Spar warns retailers face hi-tech hurdles in SA’s evolving hardware industry

High costs and innovation complexities among the challenges facing businesses pursuing modernisation

Ramaphosa sends special envoy to Mozambique

SA’s Sydney Mufamadi to engage stakeholders as protests in neighbouring country threaten regional stability

Petrol and diesel prices to rise in January

Fuel costs increase for the third consecutive month

Copper 360 makes changes to top team

Former CEO Jan Nelson appointed as mining group’s executive director of resource strategy and equity value

US announces $5.9bn in military, other aid to Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is nearing the three-year mark and recently the Russians have used North Korean troops to bolster their fighting position

Police in Nairobi fire teargas to disperse protesters

Rights groups in Kenya blame spate of abductions on extrajudicial arrests by police and intelligence services

Best sports cars of 2024 set pulses racing

Motoring editor Denis Droppa takes a trip down high-octane lane

Rand and JSE weaker as year nears its end

SA currency keeps on weakening as domestic, regional and global pressures affect sentiment

Published by Arena Holdings and distributed with the Financial Mail on the last Thursday of every month except December and January.

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