Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi flanked by Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Gauteng says it is confident that it will surpass the R300-billion investment pledges mark today at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026. The conference is aimed at mobilising investment, advancing industrialisation and accelerating inclusive economic growth. It also intends to attract at least R800-billion in new…
International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, US. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects subdued global economic growth resulting from the war in the Middle East which has pushed up oil and energy prices. As the multilateral financier prepares to host ministers and central banks for the annual IMF…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City Wall Street’s main indexes climbed to near one-month highs on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, sending crude prices lower on expectations that energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could resume. The announcement came…
Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has called on the government to introduce stricter regulations on gambling advertisements. His call comes amid growing concern over the impact of gambling on vulnerable communities. The National Gambling Board has reported that some people are using social grants, wages and student allowances for gambling and online…
FILE | The logo of Uber is seen on an iPad. The National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa (Nefsa) says its attempts to engage the national Transport Department on its concerns about the new regulations have been unsuccessful. The regulations, which took effect last month. They include a requirement that e-hailing services should brand their…
Bolt e-hailing vehicle The new regulations that requires e-hailing services to among others, brand their vehicles and have panic buttons will ensure visibility and safety. These are the sentiments of Transport Analyst from North West University Dr Olebogeng Baikgaki. The regulations, which came into effect in March, are contained in the National Land Transport Amendment…
FILE: South African Post Office (SAPO). Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi says liquidation of the South African Post Office is something his department is working to avoid. Malatsi was speaking on the sidelines of the official opening of the Liquid G Experience Centre led by Google in Midrand. He says the Post…
FILE | Trucks seen parked The Truckers Association of South Africa has warned that the long waiting period for cross-border trucks during the Easter long weekend is costly for them. Some truck drivers using Ramatlabama Border Post, outside Mahikeng in the North West, say they have been in the queue towards the border for long…
A vehicle seen parked at a fuel filling station. The Fuel Industry Association says shortages at some filling stations in Gauteng are not limited to the province but are also being experienced in several parts of the country. The Association has attributed this partly to panic and bulk buying before the April fuel increase. Petrol…
South African rand coins are seen in this illustration picture. South Africa’s risk-sensitive rand firmed more than 2% in early trade on Wednesday, paring losses amassed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire, easing fears of energy-driven inflation. Trump’s turnaround came shortly before a…
