141Follows a redetermination of Eskom’s revenue to correct previous regulatory errors. Consumers’ fears came true this weekend when energy regulator Nersa confirmed that Eskom’s average tariffs will increase by 8.76% this year,…
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Washington takes on Beijing in race for Africa’s critical minerals
148 The US is using offtake deals and state-backed funding to compete in the short term with China in securing supplies of African copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, diplomats, executives and…
The new way of working
144 At the start of 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic caused the entire world to shut down. Overnight, our offices and schools went virtual, gyms launched YouTube channels and family gatherings morphed into…
How car insurance write-offs work: from accident to payout
135 Here are steps to follow if you do not agree with the write-off decision. One of the most frustrating things for someone to hear after their car has been involved in…
Tech salaries in South Africa are bouncing back
140 IT sector salaries are showing signs of a resurgence following a dip that led to South African salary offers shrinking by as much as 44% in certain cases, according to Pnet….
Post Office still faces liquidation risk as policy rift widens
116 Deputy communications minister Mondli Gungubele Deputy communications minister Mondli Gungubele has publicly distanced himself from minister Solly Malatsi’s decision to strip the South African Post Office of its exclusive right to…
Minerals Council South Africa flags policy issues with mining amendment bill
134 Uncertainty around the Mineral Resources Development Amendment Bill is not good for investor confidence. The first day of Investing in African Mining Indaba has kicked off with the Minerals Council South…
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Series launches with podcast recorded at Tugela Falls
137 In a first-of-its-kind collaboration between tech and content, Xiaomi teamed up with the New Gen Podcast to do something no one has attempted before: record The Toughest Podcast Ever at the…
SABC says it can’t afford to cover the next election
113 The SABC has warned it will be unable to cover South Africa’s upcoming local government elections adequately. This is after national treasury declined its request for R120-million in dedicated funding, prompting…
SAA announces another profitable year, five months late
138 Financial statements were supposed to be tabled before parliament by 30 September 2025. With no apparent sense of urgency, the South African Airways (SAA) Group has announced some key figures of…