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We know exactly what you’re thinking - not another Startup20 piece. Surely by now, we’ve said all there is to say, written every reflection, and debated every policy point? But here’s the thing: in true African fashion, when something truly matters, we don’t just say it once. So yes, think…

When Mokgapi Nkadimeng founded Nkadimeng Agri in Mpumalanga, it was not simply a business decision but a deeply personal mission rooted in family and care.His journey into organic poultry farming began with his grandmother’s struggle with dementia and diabetes.Concerned about the impact of genetically modified foods on her health, Mokgapi…

South African steel value chain stakeholders have criticised the International Trade Administration Commission's (Itac) amendments to the Preferential Price System (PPS), in effect as of the beginning of this month, as having ignored evidence-based recommendations, amongst a series of uncorrected errors.In response to the gazetted amendments, steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa…

As South Africa prepared for another major shopping weekend, RCS warned that this year’s Black Friday brought with it a new wave of digital deception.With International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November) also approaching, the company urged shoppers to stay alert for AI-driven scams, deepfakes, and near-perfect fake websites.Melanie Botes, Chief…

South Africa should adopt a long-term beneficiation strategy for platinum group metals (PGMs) through establishment of a commodity exchange, experts said on Wednesday, while also calling for miners of the precious metal to deepen research on wider use cases as the uptake of green hydrogen is emerging off a very…

The stores offered a broad selection of freshly baked goods, coffee, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials alongside fuel and lubricant services.The first location opened at the Shell Village service station, with additional sites planned for rollout in the coming months.The partnership formed part of Vivo Energy Botswana’s broader strategy to…

As South Africa geared up for another blockbuster Black Friday, marketing specialist Mathabo Sekhonyana warned that consumer loyalty was fading fast.The country entered its busiest shopping season, with retailers preparing for a surge in spending as customers filled carts and hunted for the best deals.For years, Black Friday had been…

How do we change our environment, life situation and political economy? This change can be achieved through education. By training our minds and achieving capabilities and capacity not only to change the current but to project into the future we can create an environment that is predictable risks notwithstanding. The aim will be to…

Gold Fields’ South Deep mine in Gauteng sold 20% more gold in the three months to September 30 over the previous quarter, and 22% more than a year before, boosting the global miners’ solid quarterly performance.The 86 300 ounces of gold sold at South Deep was well up on the…

The JSE continued its strong run into October with  the FTSE/JSE Capped SWIX Index up 1.8% month on month (m/m), leaving the local bourse up 33.4% year to date (ytd). The shape of the JSE return in October was decidedly different to the themes, which dominated for the first three quarters of 2025.Precious metal miners…