Storm in South Africa’s ports

The slow, uneven recovery at South Africa's harbours takes another hit with stormy weather

EDITORIAL: The market targets the green

It looks like the new political dispensation has been good for the JSE — so far

Radioactive corruption?

Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the intention to get approval for a 2,500MW nuclear build. Given South Africa's issues with corruption ...

JUSTICE MALALA: The recurring Trump nightmare

Anyone who thought he couldn’t possibly serve a second term is about to be proved wrong

Intriguing permutations in platinum group metals

There are whispers of a recovery though the market will remain volatile

THE FINANCE GHOST: Why do companies list?

If you’re thinking about investing in an IPO, remember you’re paying more for a minority stake

How Luno plans to make crypto mainstream

Investing in bitcoin, ethereum and the like is no longer just for ‘crypto bros’, but strong regulatory frameworks and institutional inflows will bolster the ...

TRACEY DAVIES: Ditch this dangerous mindset

Many affluent South Africans believe anyone with a job is lucky to have one. But such an attitude damages our chances of creating a more just and equitable ...

FirstRand: Thaw point

Just Share gives FirstRand credit for its approach to climate change but says the financial services group needs to take more far-reaching action

Movies: Still better on the big screen?

After emerging from business rescue and a section 189 restructuring process, Ster-Kinekor is full of plans for the future. CEO Mark Sardi spoke to the FM

CHRIS ROPER: Fresh ways of getting that news fix

A recent spat on X highlights the difference between the traditional way in which news is presented and received, and the preferences of a next-gen audience

The heavy downside of electric buses

Studies about the damage these vehicles can do have led Cape Town to formulate a preventive strategy to protect its road infrastructure

Cloudline: more than just a blimp on the radar

The Stellenbosch start-up hopes its autonomous airships can deliver the goods

EDITORIAL: Ramaphosa must cut to the chase

The time for talk is over and the GNU needs to make urgent and decisive moves to prove its mettle

PODCAST: Is there an adult in the room?

South African Institute for International Affairs CEO Elizabeth Sidiropoulos tells Peter Bruce that the world is closer to war than it has been for decades

Hot Boks blow cold in Durban

Big challenges lie ahead against the Wallabies and All Blacks

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Cyril Ramaphosa says cutting poverty is a priority

Thando Maeko

President tells a full sitting of parliament the government will expand the basket of VAT exempt items

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MARKET WRAP: Rand inches higher after Bank keeps rates unchanged

Lindiwe Tsobo

Technology-heavy bourses lose ground amid a change in investor sentiment over the past week

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Bank holds repo rate steady in split decision, but September cut now more likely

Denene Erasmus

Reserve Bank expects inflation to return to the midpoint of its 3%-6% target band in the last quarter of 2024

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NPA secures R1bn in assets from Regiments Capital

Tauriq Moosa

SCA dismisses claim by directors of the Gupta-linked company that their property should be excluded from a restraint

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MARC HASENFUSS: For whom the Bell tolls

Minority shareholders will probably see Bell’s buyout offer as an opportunity to excavate some value

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SHIRLEY DE VILLIERS: Don’t get sick in the Eastern Cape

The province’s health system is a shambles, and it doesn’t augur well for NHI

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THE FINANCE GHOST: Why do companies list?

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