245 The company’s $86m equity raise was heavily over-subscribed, indicating the appetite for the future of private rail in Africa. Investors appear to have big hopes for the future of private rail…
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In South Africa, the bundle is the new battleground
296 The most important thing Amazon launched in South Africa this week was not Prime. It was the bundle. When Amazon switched on Prime locally on Tuesday, the obvious headline was the…
RWC will be on SuperSport, and we didn’t cancel Winter Olympics – Canal+ CEO
298 As group lists, Saada is ‘absolutely and totally confident’ it will turn around ailing MultiChoice. Following the listing of Canal+ on the JSE on Wednesday – the first French company to…
How To Create a Monthly Budget That Actually Works in 2026
191 Almost everyone has created a budget at some point. And almost everyone has abandoned one. The problem isn’t that budgeting doesn’t work. The problem is that many budgets are too strict,…
What happens when AI no longer needs us to improve
288 Anthropic has warned that frontier AI developers should establish a coordinated, verifiable way to slow down or temporarily pause development if advanced systems begin improving themselves faster than society can manage…
North West mine shuts down temporarily amid retrenchment talks involving nearly 500 workers
238 Wesizwe Platinum says Bakubung Platinum Mine’s temporary shutdown is intended to allow for meaningful engagement during retrenchment talks. The North West-based Bakubung Platinum Mine has temporarily shut down for three weeks…
Interview success: Practical tips to help you shine
243 Image: Pexels / Tima Miroshnichenko A job interview can feel intimidating, but the right preparation can make all the difference. Taking time to prepare, practise, and manage your nerves can help…
Three days in: Sizekhaya celebrates strong national response; first PowerBall multi-millionnaire and expanded National Lottery access
288 Three days after assuming responsibility for operating the National Lottery, Sizekhaya Holdings says it is encouraged by strong player participation, a positive public response to its refreshed lottery offering and the…
Why more young people are starting side hustles earlier than ever
241 Side hustles are no longer reserved for adults looking to earn extra income. Across South Africa and around the world, teenagers and young adults are launching businesses, building personal brands and…
The biggest IPO ever is also one of the riskiest
254 Starship lifts off from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas on 22 May 2026. Steve Nesius/Reuters SpaceX has publicly set a $135 price for shares in its initial public offering,…