South Africa’s GDP likely to contract in Q2, raising caution for retailers
Economists cite Iran war, higher oil prices and a rate rise as key drivers of a 0.1% GDP dip that could dent consumer spending
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Petrol and diesel set to break South African price records in October
Central Energy Fund data shows under-recoveries could push petrol to R28.83 per litre and diesel to R32.08 per litre next month.
Vodacom adds former JSE chief as alternate director ahead of chair succession
Vodacom appoints ex-JSE CEO Leila Fourie as alternate director, giving her nine months inside the board before taking the chair seat in July 2027
Shoprite CTO envisions new hires arriving with personal AI agents
Chris Shortt says the retailer’s AI platform could soon support employee-owned agents, raising questions about cost, policy and talent
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Sibanye-Stillwater starts consultation on Kwezi shaft, 1,114 jobs at risk
The 24-year-old underground PGM operation near Rustenburg may be closed or restructured, putting 781 permanent and 333 contractor staff in jeopardy as rese
