Best news for South Africa’s interest rates in over a decade
South Africa’s longer-term inflation outlook has dropped to the lowest rate on record, which spells good news for future interest rate cuts in the country.
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South Africa has the worst maternity leave in the world
South Africa is at the bottom of the world’s rankings regarding maternity leave, with mothers not guaranteed any maternity pay.
Read MoreOUTsurance profits surge even as international business records R450 million loss
OUTsurance has seen its headline earnings surge 37% over the past year, even as the operating loss of its new Irish business widened to almost R450 million, with the business still years off from profitability.
Read MoreSouth Africans buying used cars face a serious risk
Nedbank warned that written-off cars are infiltrating South Africa’s used car market, putting unknowing buyers at risk.
Read MoreOne mistake that could cost South Africans over R1 million
With billions of retirement savings withdrawn just one year after the launch of the two-pot system, experts warn that taking out savings early could cost individuals over R1 million by the time they retire.
Read MoreOne thing working well in South Africa
South Africa’s capital markets remain among the best-run in the world, with their highly liquid and well-regulated nature attracting local and foreign investors.
Read MoreReserve Bank wants to make big changes to how gift cards work in South Africa
The Reserve Bank aims to regulate gift cards, allowing them to be issued and used only at a single merchant and making them non-transferable.
Read MoreLucky Star-owner feels the pain
Oceana expects a significant drop in earnings for its 2025 financial year as lower fish oil prices in the United States weighed heavily on the company.
Read MoreSA agri exporters target new markets amid global trade shifts
South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being urged to pivot towards non-traditional markets as geopolitical uncertainty and rising protectionism reshape global trade, according to Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB.
Read MoreThe South African drinks company coming after a R25 trillion market
South Africa’s PURA Beverage Company has secured major global investment to accelerate its international expansion.
Read MoreWomen-led Alignd attracts E Squared investment for healthcare solutions
Alignd, a women-founded and led healthcare business, recently received an investment from E Squared Investments.
Read MoreRecord cruise season injects R1.79bn into Western Cape economy
The Western Cape has recorded its most successful cruise season to date, with the 2024/25 season contributing R1.79bn to the provincial economy — a sharp rise from R1.32bn in 2023/24.
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