OUTsurance reports 18.5% earnings rise and announces special cash dividend
CEO Marthinus Visser says stronger earnings, a one-off cash payout and board changes signal a new phase for the insurer…
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10 September 2026
FirstRand announces record dividend after strong financial year
Executive head Mary Vilakazi says the bank’s earnings support a historic payout, signalling confidence in the sector…
Pee-Cycling wins GreenPitch challenge in Cape Town
The urine-to-fertiliser startup secured top honours in the city’s sustainability competition, raising its profile among investors and municipal partnerships…
Savanna Premium Cider launches Bafunny Bafunny tour with Trevor Noah
The new campaign partners the cider brand, TBWAHunt Lascaris and comedian Trevor Noah to showcase South African comedy ahead of the Festival of Comedy…
Shoprite CTO says SAP rebuild is its largest tech project, aimed at real-time stock
Chief technology officer Chris Shortt says Shoprite’s biggest tech project, modernising its SAP retail core, will deliver real-time inventory and a seamless…
Sanlam clears regulator hurdle, aims to launch banking services by early 2027
Sanlam secures approval to partner with GoTyme Bank and offer deposits, loans and insurance, intensifying competition with Old Mutual and Discovery…
MTN introduces tiered wholesale pricing for MVNOs
MTN will let mobile virtual network operators choose lower price for reduced guaranteed speed, adding quality as a pricing factor…
OUTsurance CFO says overseas markets drive growth despite mixed results
The insurer’s CFO notes that nearly two-thirds of revenue comes from abroad, with Australia offering five times more cars to insure than South Africa…
Wealthy South Africans urged to review marriage contracts and trusts as divorces rise
Citadel advisory partner warns high-net-worth families that new court focus on the accrual system and trust assets makes proactive planning essential…
Transnet posts R4.6bn profit after four years loss, but challenges remain
State-owned Transnet recorded a R4.6 billion profit for the year to 31 March 2026, yet rail volumes, locomotive shortages and vandalism keep the turnaround…
Transnet Property puts iconic Carlton Centre up for sale to cut R200 million a year in costs
State-owned Transnet Property, facing a R782 million loss, plans to sell the Carlton Centre and other assets to ease its cash draining…
Woolworths maggot find sparks probe, DStv faces affordability squeeze
A maggot discovery at a Johannesburg Woolworths store has triggered an inquiry, while DStv CEO warns cheaper entertainment options are tightening the market…
FirstRand releases audited 2026 results and declares cash dividend
FirstRand Limited posted its audited financials for the year to 30 June 2026 and announced an ordinary cash dividend, according to Moneyweb…
Lobengula Advertising hires Terry McKenna as chief creative officer
The agency brings in the veteran creative, known for Cannes Silver Lion wins, to sharpen its ambition and grow client work.
France leads Destination Focus at Fame Week Africa, opening co-production doors for local creatives
The October event in Cape Town will host French producers, buyers and the CrÉation Africa programme, giving South African creative SMEs access to new market…
Italtile directors and retention scheme disclose share acquisitions
The JSE filing shows Italtile Limited’s retention scheme buying shares and directors trading stock, signalling insider activity.
Claude Fable 5.1 just got 75% cheaper for AI agents that run for hours. Here is what that means for your bill
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 launched on 1 September with a headline that barely made the tech press: cached AI queries got 75% cheaper. For a business…
OpenAI’s newest model can find security holes nobody has found yet. That is exactly why South African firms should be paying attention
GPT-6 Astra is the first AI model to cross what OpenAI calls the Critical cybersecurity threshold. It can also drive a computer like a person would.…
Adrian Gore’s new book The Four Principles: time as the one constraint you cannot negotiate with
In a Moneyweb interview, the Discovery founder argues that accepting time’s limits can free entrepreneurs to act now…
Novus Holdings files securities dealing announcement
Novus Holdings Limited lodged a filing under the Companies Regulations 2011, but the filing gave no detail on the transaction.
Western Cape partners Nedbank to clear distressed home loans
The province and Nedbank have begun a programme to cancel mortgages and release title deeds for struggling homeowners, targeting 158 bonds worth R17.3 million…
Richemont SA sets exchange rate for JSE A-share dividend
The luxury group announced the Rand-to-Swiss franc rate that will be used to convert its upcoming dividend for South African A-share holders.
9 September 2026
Rising oil prices and market volatility pressure South African consumer stocks
Analyst David Shapiro warns that oil above $100 a barrel and global market swings are weighing on Clicks, WeBuyCars and Cashbuild, raising cost pressures…
Health Funders Association pushes compulsory medical aid for high-income earners, government warns of R35bn cost
CEO Thoneshan Naidoo argues mandatory private health insurance for top earners could cut scheme costs, while the health department warns it would add billion…
Hyprop CFO says distributable income rises as mall strategy shifts
Brett Till highlighted higher distributable income, a re-positioned mall portfolio and plans for overseas growth in a market-update podcast…
Eskom extends rooftop solar registration deadline but keeps power cut threat
Eskom has pushed the 30 September 2026 deadline, dropped fines and professional sign-off, yet says it can still disconnect homes it deems unsafe, a claim…
R500m startup fund launched to plug South Africa’s financing shortfall
A new R500m pool aims to give early-stage companies a bridge to growth, according to the announcement on Bizcommunity.
US extends AGOA to 2028, keeping duty-free market for South African exporters
The two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act gives South African exporters a short reprieve, but analysts warn it is not enough for longer…
Growthpoint sells R4.9bn of assets to cut Gauteng office exposure
The REIT says the disposal will free up cash and lower its exposure to vacant office space in the province…
Growthpoint reports full-year growth, credits strategic execution
The REIT says its 2025 results were driven by focused strategy, a sign for property investors…
