Lichtenburg’s service-delivery crisis deepens despite national intervention
The historic North West town, once a diamond hub, continues to grapple with water, electricity and road failures as municipal leadership remains fragmented
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5 September 2026
Foreign buyers drive property boom in Barrydale, Western Cape
Wealthy overseas investors are accounting for up to 15% of sales in the small town, pushing prices and creating new opportunities for local businesses.
South Africa pledges to boost its role in the global startup ecosystem
The Cape Times reports a government push to shape entrepreneurship, signalling new support for local innovators and SMEs
South Africa ranks among world’s top places to start a business
Good Things Guy reports that South Africa is listed as one of the world’s most business-friendly locations, a boost for local entrepreneurs.
LookSee launches home trends survey with R3,000 Standard Bank prize
The two-minute survey asks South Africans about buying, renting and home-improvement habits, and enters respondents into a R3,000 voucher draw.
Pick n Pay opens first hypermarket with sit-down sushi bar in Bloemfontein
The new concept store adds a seated sushi bar and expanded product range as part of Pick n Pay’s store-reset programme.
BusinessTech offers review videos to help South African SMEs build product trust
The service combines YouTube video, social posts and a website article, backed by a 2025 report that 77% of shoppers research reviews
Competition Commission warns of regulatory hurdles for township retailers
Report flags administrative red tape and procurement imbalances that could trigger enforcement or policy changes for businesses in South Africa’s R900 bill
4 September 2026
African Rainbow Minerals posts average profit of R14.15 million per day in 2026
ARM’s 2026 results show a 19% rise in headline earnings, a new dividend and a cash pile that could fund future growth projects.
Icasa launches market inquiry into telecom affordability for low-income South Africans
Regulator aims to assess cost drivers and household impact, with a process that could stretch into 2027
Nedbank forecasts Q2 GDP contraction and falling investment
Economists say South Africa’s GDP may shrink in Q2 as private investment falls for a second quarter, a warning for construction and trade SMEs
3 September 2026
22 Chinese car brands are fighting for SA buyers. Motus says most of them won’t survive it
Chinese and Indian brands grew over 200% at Motus this year and now hold more than a fifth of new car sales -- but the group's…
2 September 2026
PPC Limited publishes outcomes of its Annual General Meeting
The cement producer confirmed its AGM took place and released the meeting’s resolutions, but details remain scarce
Hammerstone PLC prices GBP250m, 7-year bond for June 2033
Moneyweb reports the miner secured foreign funding, a signal for South African firms seeking overseas capital
Woolworths Holdings posts 2026 results and declares cash dividend
The retailer released its audited financials for the year to 28 June 2026 and announced a cash dividend to shareholders
Woolworths reports 5.3% profit increase driven by online sales
The retailer says stronger e-commerce performance lifted annual earnings, a signal for suppliers and small-business partners
Vukile Property Fund Limited releases AGM results
The property fund announced its annual general meeting outcomes, but details remain scarce
VSETNC and VSETNQ announce dividend receipt and NAV update
Moneyweb reports the two unit trusts have logged a dividend payment and refreshed their net asset value, but details remain scarce
Africa Bitcoin Corp faces FSCA action, appoints interim CEO and sees board resignations
The regulator’s decisions trigger governance changes at the crypto firm, raising questions for investors and the sector.
BriKor updates scheme of arrangement and reports finance director resignation
Moneyweb reports that BriKor Limited has revised its restructuring plan and its finance chief has stepped down
Reserve Bank taps AI to create design for new two-rand coin
The central bank says artificial intelligence generated the artwork for South Africa’s upcoming R2 coin, marking a first for national currency design
Stats SA survey shows rise in home crime, implications for small businesses
The latest Stats SA data highlights growing residential crime, prompting SMEs to reassess security and insurance costs
Vodacom launches e-waste recycling challenge, signalling market opportunity for SMEs
The telecom’s initiative highlights South Africans' willingness to adopt responsible e-waste practices, opening new avenues for small businesses
South Africa’s data centre boom wants to add a full stage of load shedding’s worth of demand — just as Eskom warns of a supply cliff
Teraco, Cavaleros and Vantage's combined expansion plans could add roughly 1,000MW of new demand -- one stage of load shedding's worth -- right as Eskom flags…
One in three South African SMEs has already been hit by a cyberattack. Only 17% are insured for it
South African SMEs face an average of 1,450 cyberattacks a week and carry no size-based exemption from POPIA liability, but only 17% hold cyber insurance, according…
Africa Bitcoin CEO and two executives debarred by FSCA
Regulator’s action removes the firm’s top leaders, prompting an interim CEO and raising uncertainty for crypto-backed lending to SMEs
Shoprite moves into fintech as South Africa’s corporate race heats up
Launch Base Africa reports that retailer Shoprite is entering the fintech arena, a move that could reshape payment and credit services for South African SM
Shoprite acquires coffee chain Vida e Caffè as profits rise
Shoprite Holdings said it has bought the Vida e Caffè coffee franchise, announcing the deal alongside a rise in its latest profit figures.
Housebreaking stays top crime while assault cases climb in South Africa
Jacaranda FM reports police data showing housebreaking remains the most reported offence and assault incidents are on the rise, a concern for small busines
Aimia reports August share buyback update
Aimia said it has continued its share repurchase programme in August, though the announcement gave no details on the amount bought back
