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The Foschini Group (TFG) share price was among the biggest losers on the JSE Friday, falling by 5.3% after it reported weak trading conditions that saw its interim dividend lowered by 18.8% to 130 cents a share.The share price traded at R85.55 on Friday afternoon, a price already well down…

When the G20 Summit convenes in South Africa next month, the world’s leaders will gather under the theme of Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. These are powerful ideals, yet they cannot be realised without tackling one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, the rising cost and frequency of…

As we observe South Africa’s National Children’s Day, the question that should occupy every boardroom, policy discussion, and family conversation is this: what are we truly investing in when it comes to our children’s potential? Not in rhetoric, but in measurable, transformative action.At the Ruta Sechaba Foundation, the past 10…

It has become increasingly clear that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is not a bonus skill; it is essential for meaningful leadership in modern business.We're seeing a significant shift from viewing it as a "soft skill" to recognising EQ as a strategic necessity, vital for leadership development and succession planning. It is…

As South Africans brace for the upcoming Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) set to be delivered on the 12th of November 2025, the implications for consumers are considerable.This address will outline the government's fiscal strategies, promising insights into the economic landscape that could significantly affect daily life.Tando Ngibe, Senior Manager…

Lesaka Technologies’ consumer business delivered a standout performance in its first quarter with a 90% increase in segment adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) to R150 million, although the group reported a small loss.The Nasdaq and JSE listed technology group, which provides financial services and digital solutions…

Despite the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) facing governance and performance challenges, the country’s banks - especially Standard Bank - have been engaging in multiple significant business deals and collaborations with the state-owned asset management entity over the years, allegedly continuing to exploit the situation for their own gain.United Democratic Movement (UDM)…

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has said that South Africa’s subtropical fruit sector remains a cornerstone of the country’s agricultural economy and a critical driver of export growth, particularly as the government pursues new market opportunities in Asia and beyond.Speaking at the Subtropical Marketing Symposium this week, Steenhuisen said that…

South Africans are seeing slight relief at the pumps this month after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced decreases in petrol and diesel prices, though experts say the cuts remain modest amid broader cost pressures in the economy.Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe confirmed that both…

Lesaka Technologies’ consumer business delivered a standout performance in its first quarter with a 90% increase in segment adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) to R150 million, although the group reported a small loss.The Nasdaq and JSE listed technology group, which provides financial services and digital solutions…