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Transnet National Ports Authority said on Tuesday that it was moving ahead with the redevelopment and expansion of Bayhead Road to ease truck congestion and improve operations at the Port of Durban. This was revealed at a media engagement with Port of Durban acting manager, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi. TNPA said it…

Banele GinidzaThe current outbreak of the Asian Influenza virus in poultry may mutate to humans as has been the case in the US with 70 cases reported and one fatality.This was a warning from a microbiologist on Tuesday as the South African government is accused of dithering on a comprehensive…

The South African government has long recognised the importance of education in national development.However, the apartheid system (1948–1994) imposed severe educational disparities for non-whites, leaving a lasting impact on our workforce.Under apartheid, white children received free, high-quality education, while black children had to pay substantial fees even at the primary…

Super Group, the global logistics and mobility business, is facing significant challenges in its European markets and has decided to sell its InTime courier and freight business in that region.The group reported a 7.6% decline in revenue on Tuesday to R23.67 billion for the six months to December 31, driven…

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has shed light on significant discrepancies in the complaints management processes of South Africa's banking sector.This comes following a comprehensive thematic review aimed at measuring the alignment of these processes with established regulatory requirements.The findings reinforce the FSCA's unwavering commitment to enhancing industry practices…

Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has officially embarked on a transformative journey in public transport with the introduction of its first fleet of electric buses in Cape Town. This major milestone comes after two years of rigorous testing and international benchmarking, leading to the delivery of the first 20 electric…

Remgro's share price rose nearly 4% on Tuesday after it flagged a likely hike in headline earnings per share (Heps) of up to 43% for the six months ended December 31, 2024 on the back of stronger performances from its investee companies and prior-year adjustments as key drivers.By 1.12pm the…

David Masondo, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Finance, on Tuesday warned of Africa’s spiralling debt crisis, urging the development of “tangible, actionable solutions” to shift the continent from distress to “long-term financial resilience and sustainable growth”.Speaking at the Group of Twenty (G20) International Financial Architecture Working Group Debt Side Event…

By Riaaz EssackAs global air travel surges, the aviation sector finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. Aviation currently contributes roughly 3% of global carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, underscoring the urgency to address climate change. Stakeholders across the aviation value chain are racing to reduce carbon footprints, yet a truly comprehensive…