302 Rare earth elements are now a major geopolitical issue. With the volatile geopolitics in the world currently experiences, there is talk about access to rare earth elements as much as there…
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Liquidators seize documents and laptops in raid on Banxso offices
311 In search of records they believe were being withheld from them. Banxso’s offices were raided last week by officers acting on behalf of the joint liquidators who secured a search and…
iOCO steps up share buybacks as turnaround momentum builds
274 JSE-listed technology group iOCO is stepping up its share repurchase programme, acquiring a further 2.34 million ordinary shares between 29 November and 31 December 2025, at prices between R3.98 and R4/share….
Banned or not? The truth about Schuko plugs in South Africa
304 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…
Johannesburg Water tender awards declared invalid
203 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
267 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 …
263A 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
298 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
345 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
255 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…