209 Starlink has hit back at Namibia’s decision to reject its licence application, calling the regulator’s characterisation of its non-compliance “misleading” and urging Namibians to request a formal appeal. In a statement…
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Standard Bank moved R164-trillion in payments in 2025
193 Standard Bank processed more than R164-trillion in payments in 2025, cementing its position as the continent’s largest transactional franchise and underlining the scale of its African payments infrastructure. The bank handled…
WTO showdown looms over e-commerce tariff moratorium
177 World Trade Organisation members are meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon this month to decide the fate of a longstanding global agreement that bans customs duties on electronic transmissions such as digital downloads…
Will South Africa Investment Conference 2026 actually bring money?
264 ‘So the cynic would say that these investment conferences are nice for good vibes but if you really want to increase investment, start with some service delivery.’ All eyes are set…
Illicit tobacco trade continues to erode SA’s economy
219 There are at least 100 billion cigarettes consumed worldwide from the black market, with majority being consumed in SA. South Africa’s illicit tobacco trade continues to tighten its grip on the…
Vat-free gold to Sarb, banks and SA Mint at risk
242 Dispute around recycled gold may have sparked proposed scrapping of zero-rating relief. National Treasury’s sudden proposal to scrap a decades-old value-added tax (Vat) provision on gold – before the Constitutional Court…
MTN Group shakes up board with five new directors
287 MTN Group has announced a significant overhaul of its board of directors, appointing five independent non-executive directors as part of what it described as comprehensive succession planning. The appointments, effective 31…
Motlanalo recognised as a top empowered company in South Africa
196 Recognition highlights Motlanalo’s role in advancing transformation and building the next generation of business professionals. Motlanalo Chartered Accountants and Auditors Inc. has been recognised as a Top Empowered Company by Impumelelo…
Anoosh Rooplal on the Post Office’s last stand
241 The South African Post Office has been in business rescue – a form of bankruptcy protection – since July 2023. Business rescue practitioners Anoosh Rooplal and Juanito Damons have made it…
Ramaphosa expected to announce Kieswetter’s successor as Sars commissioner
235 Recommendations for a new Sars commissioner have been submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the incoming commissioner for the South African Revenue Services (Sars) by…