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As the financial sector evolves, so too does the nature of the risks we face. Fraud is no longer a peripheral concern that can be handled through routine controls. It has become a systemic threat, one that targets our institutions, our consumers, and the trust that underpins the entire financial…

South Africa’s agricultural organisations have welcomed the G20 Leaders’ Declaration issued over the weekend, saying its renewed focus on agriculture, food systems resilience and global food security marks a major step forward for the sector.G20 Leaders emphasised that progress depends on modernising agriculture, strengthening biodiversity and soil management, improving water…

Tawanda KaromboBHP executives were left surprised after Anglo American rejected a fresh acquisition proposal that the Australian mining giant believed offered improved terms and better reflected the value of the London-listed group.On Monday, BHP confirmed it had abandoned plans to pursue a combination with Anglo American, whose shareholders are expected…

Debt experts are cautioning that this year’s Black Friday shopping period could push already distressed South African consumers further into debt, as economic pressures continue to weigh heavily on households.Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, on Monday said the firm is “undeniably concerned” about the risk of consumers overextending themselves…

Banele GinindzaGovernment’s recent finalisation of the revised and recalibrated Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP) is expected to open the door for major Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to scale up New Energy Vehicle (NEV) production in South Africa.According to Standard Bank, the enhanced policy framework positions the country as…

 Naspers Ecommerce has reported a hefty 71% increase in interim profitability, with all operating businesses now profitable, CEO Fabricio Bloisi said Monday.The group, one of the biggest listed companies on the JSE and which holds the separately listed Europe-based subsidiary Prosus, is on track to meet guidance of $1.1 billion…

Netcare generated a solid financial performance that highlights adaptability and commitment to digital transformation in its year to September 30, 2025.There was a notable increase in revenue and operating profit, underscoring resilient demand for private healthcare services in South Africa. Group revenue escalated by 4.5% to R26.34 billion.Additionally, normalised earnings…

The University of Pretoria (UP) emerged as the most awarded institution at the 2025 Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards, securing 34 awards out of its 47 entries.The MACE Excellence Awards annually recognise and celebrate excellence and the achievements of specialists and practitioners in marketing, advancement and…

Tawanda KaromboPPC chief executive Matias Cardarelli has said that the cement producer’s sharpened focus on operational efficiencies and cost containment has firmly set the group on a sustainable recovery path, after it delivered strong half-year earnings despite pressure from foreign exchange losses linked to its expansion programme.Cardarelli told Business Report…

Dongfeng is honoured to serve as the official vehicle partner for the 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa and has officially delivered the summit’s dedicated fleet to the South African government.The G20 Summit, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 22 to 23, received high-standard transportation services provided by Dongfeng.This…