243 Ongoing confusion within South Africa’ electrical sector has led to claims that all Schuko sockets are banned. The reality is far more nuanced, and the misunderstanding is affecting product sales, certificate-of-compliance…
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Johannesburg Water tender awards declared invalid
166 High Court in Johannesburg suspends the ruling for 150 days to allow a new tender process. A Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd tender award to two companies for the supply and delivery…
Novus to appeal after being told to hike Mustek bid
218 Mustek’s head office in Midrand, Johannesburg The plan by Novus Holdings to acquire technology group Mustek has run into more difficulty, with the Takeover Regulation Panel ruling it must increase its…
And the best share in 2025 was …
207A small retail chain beat the big precious metals players to record the steepest price increase, while a look at the Top 20 and Bottom 20 shows enormous contrasts. It would be…
Television at 50 | How the SABC lost its way
241 Today, 5 January 2026, South Africa marks 50 years since television was launched in 1976 – a milestone that invites a hard look at what television has been in this country:…
Here’s what Kenny Fihla has done for Absa since taking the lead
295 Absa’s market value currently stands at R211 billion. There is a new sheriff in town, and his name is Kenny Fihla. Since his appointment as Absa CEO, the bank’s shares have…
Television turns 50 in South Africa
214 This Monday marks 50 years since television was officially launched in South Africa – on 5 January 1976, a lifetime ago. South Africa was late – very late – to launch…
WeBuyCars agrees to pay R2.5 million fine and refund 31 consumers R3.4 million
208 Consumers buying used cars have long worried about what could go wrong, but two recent consumer wins now offer greater protection. Car dealer WeBuyCars has agreed to pay a fine of…
Why Solly Malatsi was right to bury the Post Office monopoly
212 South Africa has a curious habit of legislating fantasies and then acting surprised when the real economy ignores them. The now-defunct monopoly of the South African Post Office over sub-1kg parcels…
Curro-Mouton deal becomes unconditional ahead of JSE delisting
261The termination of the listing is anticipated to take effect on or about 13 January, 2026. Private schooling group Curro Holdings has confirmed that all suspensive conditions relating to its acquisition by…