Youth unemployment hits 62.8% in South Africa, says IOL
IOL reports that nearly two-thirds of young South Africans are without work, a figure that deepens concerns for small business owners.
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31 August 2026
Eskom profit more than doubles as load shedding ends, but sales fall and debt linger
Eskom reports R30.3bn profit after tax for the year to March, yet electricity sales drop 6.2% and unpaid municipal bills stay at R119bn
Eskom says load shedding will not be reduced in seven provinces
Eskom announced that load shedding levels will stay the same in seven key provinces, signalling continued power constraints for businesses.
Old Mutual appoints joint external auditor
Old Mutual Limited says it will use two external auditors to oversee its financial statements, according to Moneyweb.
Bidvest Bank remains discontinued after R2.8bn sale to Access Bank falls through
The failed Access Bank acquisition leaves Bidvest Bank as a discontinued operation, prompting the group to seek new buyers while reporting solid overall re
Moneyweb publishes its annual financial statements and integrated report
The financial news portal has made its latest annual accounts and broader reporting suite publicly available, signalling compliance and offering a referenc
Satrix Indi adds new units to JSE listing
Moneyweb reports that the Satrix Indi ETF has expanded its share offering on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Altron issues operational update and names new group company secretary
Altron Limited released a voluntary operational update and announced the appointment of a new group company secretary, signalling a focus on governance.
South Africa’s tourism sector depends on visitors from neighbouring nations
Tourism-review.com notes the country’s tourism earnings are tied closely to regional travel, a fact that shapes opportunities for local businesses
Bidvest Group releases 2025/26 results and declares cash dividend
The diversified industrial group posted its consolidated financials for the year to 30 June 2026 and announced a cash dividend, though the release gave few
RCL Foods releases 2026 financial results and declares cash dividend
The food producer posted its group results for the year to June 2026 and announced a cash dividend, signalling its financial stance to investors and suppli
28 August 2026
Paramount Group eyes NATO contracts as US-Europe split creates new markets
The defence firm says the widening US-European rift is unlocking sales to NATO members, expanding beyond its traditional African focus.
Producer Price Index drops to 5.7% as fuel prices fall, Stats SA says
Stats SA reports the PPI fell to 5.7% in the latest month, driven by lower fuel costs, easing pressure on wholesale prices.
GreenCoat Renewables PLC announces transaction in its own shares
The renewable energy listed company disclosed a share-buyback move, signalling its approach to capital management, Moneyweb reports.
Satrix adds more units of its capped all-share ETF to the JSE
Moneyweb says the provider will list additional shares of its low-cost, diversified fund, widening access for investors
Efora Energy Limited files quarterly update with JSE
The renewable energy developer issued a brief quarterly update, with no detailed financials disclosed, according to Moneyweb
Northam Platinum releases audited FY 2026 results and declares cash dividend
The miner filed its audited consolidated accounts for the year to 30 June 2026, announced a cash dividend and set the date for its annual general…
Sebata Holdings releases audited 2025/26 financial statements and AGM notice
The integrated annual report and audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2026 have been filed, signalling compliance and offering insight
Copper 360 Limited releases integrated report for year to 28 February 2026 and calls AGM
Moneyweb reports the miner’s combined financial and sustainability report is out, with shareholders invited to vote at the upcoming annual meeting
Stadio Holdings releases interim results for six months to 30 June 2026
The company announced its half-year financial performance, but the filing did not include specific figures
Woolworths’ bid for In2food moves into regulator review
The retailer’s plan to buy the food-tech start-up is now being examined by competition authorities, raising questions for the grocery sector
SYGUS Securities announces partial delisting from JSE
Moneyweb reports the mining services group is removing part of its share capital from the exchange, leaving investors awaiting details
Stats SA lifts food poverty line to R28.55 per day
The new benchmark signals deeper cost-of-living pressure for low-income households and may reshape social assistance targeting
Standard Bank announces final redemption of RLN026 instrument
The bank will repay the RLN026 debt security, ending the instrument for investors
Sable Exploration and Mining Limited suspends JSE listing
The company filed a quarterly update after its shares were halted, leaving investors without a market for the stock
Globe Trade Centre SA publishes reviewed half-year results for six months to 30 June 2026
The property developer released unaudited figures for the first half of 2026, offering investors a snapshot of its logistics portfolio performance.
27 August 2026
Newpark REIT files renewed cautionary announcement
The REIT has lodged a fresh cautionary filing, signalling possible material uncertainty for investors and lenders
Harmony Gold reports record FY 2026 results in second half
The miner said its FY 2026 performance hit new highs, according to an earnings call transcript released by Investing.com
Lesaka Technologies schedules webcast to present Q4 and full-year 2026 results
The fintech firm will host an online broadcast and conference call on 28 August 2026 to discuss its latest financial performance
Gospel music overtakes Amapiano in SAMAs rankings, Stats SA and Spotify data show
Stats SA and Spotify data reveal gospel recordings outperformed Amapiano in streaming and sales ahead of the South African Music Awards.
