210 Discovery has announced it will purchase its iconic head office on the corner of Katherine Street and Rivonia Road in Sandton from landlords Growthpoint and Zenprop for R4.05 billion. It says…
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Eskom halts fines on unregistered solar systems
187 Eskom has made a U-turn on its stance to impose fines on customers who had not registered their solar installations with the utility by the end of March 2026. The decision…
Panel tasked with choosing the next Sars commissioner asks for more candidates
159 The selection panel is led by former minister Nhlanhla Nene. The search for the next South African Revenue Services (Sars) Commissioner has taken an unexpected turn, with the selection panel asking…
Makro bets on refurbished tech as consumers hunt value
209 Makro has launched a refurbished technology offering, branded Makro Restored, as retailers respond to rising consumer demand for cheaper alternatives to new devices. The range includes refurbished and pre-owned smartphones, tablets,…
Big changes at Lesaka as Bank Zero deal nears completion
200 Lincoln Mali JSE- and Nasdaq-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies is involved in a corporate shake-up, including an internal rationalisation of its operating portfolio and an outward facelift of its brand identity. Lincoln…
South Africa produces first locally manufactured foot-and-mouth vaccine in 20 years
158 The Agricultural Research Council has released its first batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine since 2005. South Africa has achieved a milestone in its fight against foot-and-mouth disease with the release of…
Every electric car you can buy in South Africa in early 2026, ranked by price
311 The BYD Dolphin Surf is officially South Africa’s most affordable electric car TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric vehicles available for sale in South Africa, along with prices,…
From stocks to crypto, markets reel as AI doubts grow
145 Global markets retreated on Friday as a stock rout on Wall Street went global, with volatility gripping precious metals and cryptocurrencies while AI fears weighed on equities. The MSCI All-Country World…
Capitec moves to keep banking fees the same: Here’s what other banks are charging
315 Capitec Bank is widely considered one of the cheapest banks in South Africa. Capitec Bank, the biggest bank in South Africa by customer numbers, has announced it will not increase its…
South Africa deepens China ties as US trade tensions escalate
169 South Africa said on Friday that trade minister Parks Tau has signed a framework economic partnership agreement on a visit to China, which it described as a step towards securing duty-free…