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The long-awaited controversial R100 billion Draft Transformation Fund concept document to boost black-owned business has finally been published on Wednesday by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau.It is open for public comment from March 20 to May 7. The proposed fund was first announced by the Department of…

The Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) is confident South Africa will be brought off the 40-country member Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist this year and will clear the hurdle of a new evaluation next year, delegates at the FSCA Industry conference heard on Wednesday.South Africa was placed on the…

Red meat farming associations have raised concern regarding the spread of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal.This follows Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announcing that the department would extend the boundaries of the Disease Management Area (DMA) first declared in 2021 following new cases being detected in…

Tawanda KaromboThe business sector in South Africa has given a cautious approval to the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) report concerning the Tobacco Bill consultations. Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has raised concerns over the involvement of international anti-tobacco NGOs such as the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)…

By Jeremy LangEntrepreneurs often believe that with the right business idea and strategy, success is inevitable. While these factors are important, sustained business growth ultimately hinges on customer-centricity - putting your customers at the heart of everything you do.In today’s competitive market, customer loyalty is no longer guaranteed. Research shows…

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has seen a major rally this week, with the All Share Index climbing more than 1% on Wednesday, breaching the 90 000 mark for the first time in history. The rally was led by retailers and commodities as Pepkor's share price rose 6.3% followed by Mr…

The sun-drenched hills of the KZN South Coast, known for their rich agricultural legacy in sugar cane, bananas, and macadamia nuts, are witnessing an inspiring transformation.At the forefront of this agricultural evolution is Oatlands Oyster Mushroom, a pioneering enterprise that’s tapping into the region’s unique potential for an unexpected produce…

Bongani Ntombela A country once known for its daring liberation ideals - meant to unshackle entrepreneurial culture and dreams from the jaws of apartheid - is now looking like a once respected 4x4 bakkie trapped in the icy mountains of Van Reenen’s Pass. To be honest, we do not have…

Google South Africa has heralded a new era for the continent with the official launch of its R2.5 billion Google Cloud region in Johannesburg.This significant infrastructure investment stands as a monumental stride in business and technology transformation, not only for South Africa but for the entire African continent.The introduction of…

The annual consumer price inflation (CPI) in South Africa held firm at 3.2% for February 2025, mirroring January’s figure and sparking speculation surrounding potential interest rate adjustments by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) later this week. Economic experts are analysing the implications of these figures, particularly as core inflation…