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South Africa is at a crucial point in deciding how electricity will be produced in the years to come. The government has placed growing emphasis on gas as a transitional source of power, bridging the gap between coal and a renewable energy future. These conversations are often highly technical and…

Since the late 1990s, South Africa has been participant in the global economic system. We have built a formal economy that is, in many sectors, efficient and globally competitive. Yet, this very engine of our prosperity is failing. It is constrained, unable to expand at a rate that reverses our chronic unemployment and…

In a world where financial strain often dictates the rhythm of daily life, its impact reaches far deeper than mere statistics; it shapes the very foundations of childhood. A pivotal study published by the National Library of Medicine has unveiled a concerning truth: growing up in financial hardship can trigger…

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, a significant study titled “South Africa’s Energy Sector Investment Requirements to Achieve Energy Security and Net Zero Goals by 2050” was released by the Development Bank of Southern Africa, the National Planning Commission, the Presidential Climate Commission, and National Treasury’s Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development programme. Taken…

Mantengu, formerly Mantengu Mining, said Tuesday that its 70% subsidiary, Blue Ridge Platinum, had entered into a life of mine agreement with Monteagle International.Mantengu’s share price nudged up 4.96% to 66 cents on the JSE Tuesday afternoon, although the share price has fallen from 79 cents a year ago.The agreement,…

Stor-Age, the JSE-listed self-storage focused REIT increased its interim dividend by 4.5%, locking in a decade of consistently strong operational and financial performance and growth in its portfolio of properties.The interim dividend came to 59.74 cents per share, this after distributable income increased by 4.5% to 66.37 cents a share,…

South Africa’s toy market is quietly defying gravity.Spanning the realms of whimsy and imagination, this sector is showing remarkable growth despite a challenging economic landscape characterised by strained consumer confidence and rising import costs, suggesting that the business of play is more resilient than it first appears.According to the IMARC…

In a show of resilience, South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that export to the United States have reported a 23% improvement in direct-to-consumer (D2C) exports for October, following a staggering 52% drop the previous month.This data, unveiled by the SME Export Index, published by the South African international…

Retailers are all too often at the mercy of their point-of-sale devices which can, should they go down, not only lead to lost sales as customers abandon their trolleys but also damage that outlet's reputation when customers leave negative reviews online. As a result, payment devices which in many cases is…

Chocolate has always occupied a special place in our lives. It is comfort after a long day, and the small indulgence we allow ourselves when we need it most. But in today’s marketplace, chocolate is becoming something more. It is also a test case for how consumer psychology is reshaping…