115 The global economic outlook is not as rosy as it seemed to be just a few months ago due to geopolitical issues and US tariffs. The downside risks still dominate the…
Category: Business
Here is how SMEs can take advantage of the G20 and B20 summits
135 Entrepreneurs can use these summits to elevate their businesses beyond local constraints. South Africa will be flooded with heads of state and government from the world’s largest economies in November for…
PrimeXBT partners with Theo Wassenaar Primary School to support education in Johannesburg
134Access to education can open doors, inspire dreams, and transform entire communities. PrimeXBT, a regulated multi-asset broker, has partnered with Theo Wassenaar Primary School to empower children across South Africa through educational…
Two-pot retirement system: warning about long-term consequences
153 Is your emergency big enough to make it necessary to withdraw some of your retirement savings under the two-pot retirement system? While consumers are smiling now as they are able to…
How can you save when you use 75% of your income to pay debts?
154 You would excuse South African consumers for being cynical about saving given that their money runs out before the month does. Most consumers are cynical about National Savings Month in July,…
SAA slips back into loss as fuel and plane leasing costs spiral
145 Reports a R352m loss for the last financial year after a R210m profit in 2024. Soaring fuel prices and a 30% increase in plane leasing costs pushed airline operator South African…
US tariffs, mining production and retail sales
159 The US tariffs have turned the global economy into a roller-coaster as it affects every part of economic growth and decline. In what was supposed to be a quiet week on…
Customers’ personal data stolen from Louis Vuitton South Africa
175 ‘We regret to inform you that an unauthorised third party temporarily accessed our system and obtained some of your information.’ Louis Vuitton South Africa has confirmed that it was hacked earlier…
Takealot taps Mr D to deliver toys, pet food and future growth
138 Takealot Group CEO Frederik Zietsman Takealot Group is ramping up on-demand delivery by repurposing its Mr D takeaway food platform to handle pet supplies, toys and other frequently purchased items in…
Vodacom’s Maziv deal gets makeover ahead of crucial hearing
173 Vodacom South Africa has announced big changes to the terms of its planned acquisition of Vumatel parent Maziv as it works to get the deal over the line. Under the new…