Repeat founders are SA’s untapped growth lever, Endeavor says
Endeavor South Africa's Alison Collier argues repeat founders multiply jobs and capital, but this is opinion from an interested party.
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20 October 2026
Famous Brands expects EPS to fall up to 33% on Botswana charge
Most of the drop comes from a R40.9 million Botswana impairment, while headline earnings are guided at between minus 13% and plus 7%.
19 October 2026
Investec sees South Africa regaining investment-grade rating by 2028
Investec strategist says a credible mid-term budget could push Moody’s and S&P toward an upgrade, with full investment grade possible by 2028.
Seshibe withdraws court bid over SAA group CEO interview
Former SAA acting group CEO Matshela Seshibe has withdrawn his urgent High Court application that sought an interview for the permanent job or an interdict on…
1,501 Foot-and-Mouth Outbreaks Remain Open in South Africa
A Department of Agriculture report dated 30 September shows 1,501 foot-and-mouth outbreaks still open, half of them in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Transnet Recalls Former Workers to Cover Durban Gateway Terminal Backlog
Transnet has brought back about 30 former workers on contracts ending 30 November to help the Durban Gateway Terminal recover from its August system switch.
Standard Bank Gautrain deal: R9 billion underwritten to modernise the rail link
Standard Bank Gautrain financing: the bank underwrote R9 billion for new trains, payment systems and stations under a 15-year concession. The facts and figures.
Chinese imports South Africa surge by R165 billion, squeezing manufacturers
Chinese imports South Africa are almost R165 billion higher than six years ago, adding pressure on local manufacturers. The figures, ITAC cases and reactions.
Reserve Bank payments system to open to non-bank operators from mid-2027
The Reserve Bank payments system opens to telecoms, fintechs and retailers from mid-2027. See the timeline, November rules and cash plan.
Gerrie Fourie on Capitec: think client first, then risk
Former Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie explains the client-first thinking behind the bank on a Peregrine Capital podcast, set against Capitec's latest interim results.
PSG Financial Services assets reach R594.1bn as interim earnings rise 5%
PSG Financial Services assets under management rose 15% to R594.1 billion in the six months to 31 August 2026, with a 22.0 cent interim dividend.
iPhone Duo South Africa price: R47,999 to R76,999 at iStore
The iPhone Duo South Africa price starts at R47,999 for 256GB and reaches R76,999 for 2TB at iStore, with pre-orders open and shipping in one to…
18 October 2026
Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement: the numbers going in and what to watch
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement on 21 October, and here are the sourced numbers going in, the pressures and what economists…
Cosatu backs call to ban Shein and Temu over 34,000 jobs claim
Cosatu's congress backed a Sactwu motion asking government to ban Shein and Temu, citing a 2025 study that projects up to 34,000 jobs at risk by…
ARC funding shortfall stalls R1.6bn FMD vaccine facility
The Agricultural Research Council says a funding shortfall is holding up its planned R1.6 billion foot-and-mouth vaccine plant, with no construction or completion dates.
South African fuel levy: R7,900 a year per vehicle is an average, not a bill
The South African fuel levy raised R95.2 billion in 2025/26. Here is what the R7,900 per vehicle average assumes, and what it leaves out.
South Africans lost R2.4 billion to digital banking fraud in 2025, SABRIC says
South Africans lost R2.4 billion to digital banking fraud in 2025, SABRIC says. See where the losses happen and the protective steps banks recommend.
Vodacom Safaricom appeal fast-tracked as Vodacom keeps its shares
The Vodacom Safaricom appeal has been fast-tracked by Kenya's Court of Appeal, and Vodacom keeps its shares and the price is preserved while it is heard.
Old Mutual Data Exposure: Client Mobile Numbers and Emails Hit by Provider Error
Old Mutual says a service provider error exposed some clients' mobile numbers and emails. What the insurer confirms, what it says was not hit and what…
Reserve Bank Plans White-Label ATMs Pilot From January 2027
The Reserve Bank will pilot white-label ATMs from January 2027 and set up a national cash utility by March 2027. Here is what is confirmed and…
SCA Blocks Road Accident Fund Medical Aid Deductions in Discovery Win
The Supreme Court of Appeal has stopped Road Accident Fund medical aid deductions and found the RAF and Collins Letsoalo in breach of a 2022 order.
16 October 2026
MySol’s podcast interview: seven business lessons beyond the feud
Set the feud aside and a chrome contractor's three-hour interview offers practical lessons on tenders, cash flow, partners, audits and reputation, each checked against sources.
Tesla’s flying Roadster: what South African businesses should take from it
Tesla's thruster Roadster left the ground on 15 October. What is established, what is only claimed, and what import duty, deposits and aviation rules mean for…
African mobile operators pay 24% more for spectrum, GSMA report shows
GSMA data reveals African operators hold less spectrum and face higher costs, prompting calls for regulatory reform
British American Tobacco plant closure: illicit trade ends local cigarette production
The British American Tobacco plant closure in Heidelberg, Gauteng, is blamed on illicit cigarettes. Here is what BAT says and what it wants.
Only 10% of Alexander Forbes members on track for 75% pension
Alexander Forbes says just 10% of members are on track to replace 75% of final salary, up from 6% in 2021. See the report's contribution and…
SARB: China overtakes euro area as SA’s top trading partner
The Reserve Bank says China's trade weight hit 28.6% in 2026, passing the euro area's 26.01% after 23 years. Here is what the SARB data shows.
Botswana nears deal to lift De Beers stake to about 25%
Botswana and Gareth Penny's consortium are close to agreeing a De Beers stake of about 25%, up from 15%, Bloomberg reports. Here is what is known…
SAPO licence renewal still pending as parcel monopoly erodes
SAPO's reserved postal licence expired in March 2025 and its renewal is unresolved, while small parcels are being removed from its monopoly. What it means.
15 October 2026
Sugar industry protection: growers say tariff rise is not enough
Cane growers say the new US$785/t import reference price helps, but imports, underinvested mills and the sugar tax still threaten the industry.
