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Shaftesbury Capital’s share price soared over 13% on the JSE Thursday morning after announcing plans for a £570 million cash injection through a long-term partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund.The JSE, A2X, and London-listed UK property group will sell a 25 percent non-controlling interest…

THE SA Reserve Bank (Sarb) is anticipated to maintain its current interest rate at 7.5% per annum today, as it takes a measured approach to assess the potential ramifications of an impending VAT increase.This decision comes amid predictions of rising consumer inflation, which is expected to persist its upward trajectory…

Financial sustainability is at the heart of everything the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) does, as funding is critical to facilitating the delivery of affordable housing developments across the province.As an agency of the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS), one of the core business areas of the GPF’s mandate includes…

By Adrian MoorsThe ability to navigate complex markets is essential to ensuring long-term success for any business operating across different markets. So, how can leaders effectively steer their businesses through uncertain waters? Here are a few things I’ve learned through my own experiences.To make yourself welcome, humility is keyOne of…

 Public Relations is more crucial than ever in the age of generative AI and LLMs.AI-driven search engines no longer just scan social media or reviews, they prioritise authoritative, editorial content. This shift is redefining online reputation and elevating PR’s role in shaping brand credibility.The AI revolution in web searchRecent research from HardNumbers highlights…

Minister of Petroleum Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has called for an aggressive push to explore fossil fuels and monetising South Africa’s indigenous resources in a bid to plug the national fiscus and grow the economy by an average of 5%.South Africa has not been able to exploit its oil…

Banele GinidzaSouth Africa's industrial policy needs a rethink in several areas, including the review of fossil fuel subsidies, which have tripled from R39 billion in the period between 2018 to 2023 to about R118bn in the current term with little tangible benefit for the economy.These are the views of a…

Retail activity in South Africa kicked off 2025 with its best foot forward in January as consumers continued to benefit from a favorable economic environment leading them to have more spending power.Data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Wednesday revealed that retail trade sales, measured in real terms…

Ratepayers are concerned about the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approving a 12.74% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers for the 2025/2026 financial year. The announcement was made on Monday, and the changes in the tariff increases are expected to be implemented by 1 April 2025.Nersa said that…

Minister of Petroleum Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has called for an aggressive push to explore fossil fuels and monetising South Africa’s indigenous resources in a bid to plug the national fiscus and grow the economy by an average of 5%.South Africa has not been able to exploit its oil…