The US dollar inched higher on Wednesday but was still heading for its biggest annual drop since 2017 as interest rate cuts, fiscal worries and erratic US trade policy under President Donald Trump drove currency markets in 2025. Those themes are likely to remain in 2026, suggesting the dollar’s dire performance could extend and underpin the behaviour of some of…
An Aspen Pharmacare logo is seen at outside company offices in Woodmead, Johannesburg, South Africa, September 13, 2018. South African pharmaceutical group, Aspen, has agreed to sell its Asia Pacific operations to a private equity firm based in Melbourne, Australia, for approximately R26.5 billion. The assets are sold following an unsolicited offer by BGH Capital,…
The Bafana Bafana squad posing for a picture ahead of match with Egypt at the AFCON tournament. As Bafana Bafana prepares to face Zimbabwe in the final group B encounter of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, some football fans in Polokwane, in Limpopo say they are confident that South Africa will come out…
Refuel, Gas station, Gas pump image. Motorists could be in for some relief at the pumps in January, supported by a stronger rand and a weaker oil price. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, both grades of petrol are set to decrease by between 49 cents and 54 cents per litre….
Gold bars. Gold has risen to over $4 500 dollars per ounce, a 6% rise. Markets opened with gold trading at $4 509 dollars an ounce. Last week, at the close of the markets on Christmas Eve, gold was trading at $4 486 dollars. Market strategist Makwe Masilela says factors including geopolitical uncertainty, the expected…
South African money South Africa’s economy has seen some headwinds and volatility in 2025, however, there have been some silver linings. The year opened with uncertainty as the tabling of the annual national budget was postponed three times due to a lack of consensus among members of the government of national unity (GNU). Even so…
FILE | Gold bullion is displayed. Gold has risen to over $4500 dollars per ounce on Friday, rising by 6%. At the close of the markets on Christmas Eve, gold was trading at $ 4486 and platinum at $2289 per ounce. According to Reuters, gold has staged a strong rally this year, recording its biggest…
File Image: Members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) take part in a nationwide strike over issues including corruption and job losses, outside parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, October 7, 2020. COSATU is threatening to approach the Labour Court in a bid to compel the embattled North-West Transport Investment to pay…
Some members of the Marula Community Trust in Ga-Kgoete, outside Burgersfort in Limpopo have raised concern about the recent election of trustees. They are alleging that the process was unfair, regulations were flouted and that some elected members have criminal records. The trustees are responsible for managing the trust’s funds from Marula Platinum mine which…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile speaking during the an event. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa enters the festive season with renewed economic optimism, despite ongoing global and domestic challenges. In his Christmas message, Mashatile reflected on key national milestones in 2025, including hosting the first G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil and the first…
