South Africa’s leading consumer goods company, Tiger Brands Ltd (JSE: TBSJ.J), reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the first half of its financial year, boosting shareholder returns with a special dividend and …
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South Africa’s Rand Weakens Slightly Ahead of Interest Rate Decision as Markets Watch SARB Closely
The South African rand opened weaker on Tuesday morning as financial markets turned their focus to the upcoming interest rate decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB),the rand was …
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South Africa Launches SANPC to Bolster National Energy Security
The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) was officially launched on May 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, signaling a new era for the country’s energy sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside Minister …
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Netflix vs Prime Video vs Disney+ in 2025
The way we consume entertainment in our homes has shifted. Gone are the days of anxiously waiting for the 9 PM movie or being tied to the unpredictable schedules of …
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Pick n Pay Narrows Loss, Targets Break-Even by 2028 as Turnaround Begins
South African retail giant Pick n Pay has reported a significantly smaller loss before tax for its full-year results, signalling early signs of recovery as the company pushes forward with …
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South Africa Proposes New Policy to Ease Black Ownership Rules, Opening Door for Starlink and Others
South Africa’s government is set to change the rules for foreign communications companies, potentially allowing firms like Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate more freely in the country. The new draft …
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Building Smart Cities: What Real Estate Professionals Must Know in Africa
The concept of “smart cities” is no longer a distant dream for Africa; it is a rapidly materializing reality that demands urgent attention from real estate professionals across the continent. …
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Petrol Price Rises 76.73% in One Year, Now N1,239/Litre – NBS
The average pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, jumped by 76.73 per cent year-on-year in April 2025, reaching N1,239.33 per litre, according to data released …
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Rand Holds Firm as Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting Overshadows South Africa’s 2025 Budget
South Africa’s currency, the rand, remained largely stable on Thursday despite political tension triggered by a controversial encounter between President Cyril Ramaphosa and U.S. President Donald Trump, which took the …
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MTN Takes $4.2 Billion Iran Licence Case to South Africa’s Top Court
Telecoms giant, MTN Group, has gone to the Constitutional Court of South Africa to challenge a ruling that allows Turkish telecoms company, Turkcell, to pursue a $4.2 billion lawsuit against …