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The October Health 2025 report estimates that mental health issues in South Africa are more costly than either crime or social grants.  It estimates a R250 billion cost as the result of 452 million lost work hours per year. On an individual level, this lack of support results in a tragic 253 suicide attempts per day.No one is immune from mental health issues, but there…

Old Mutual’s bank is gaining 5 000 new clients a day and is part and parcel of a refreshed strategy put in place by the CEO of five months, Jurie Strydom, to improve competitiveness, deepen market leadership, and unlock long-term value.“Through cost savings, balance sheet strength, and digital innovation, we…

South African businesses are no strangers to managing through uncertainty. But as international trade becomes increasingly carbon-conscious, a new type of exposure is emerging for local exporters, one that can directly affect market access.Under the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), companies…

South Africa's water crisis continues to intensify with our water systems facing immense pressure from ageing infrastructure, pollution, climate variability and inconsistent monitoring.The data is sobering: we lose almost half of our potable water through leaks and system inefficiencies, and many South Africans still lack basic access to water. At the same time, nearly one in five South…

South Africa stands at a crossroads, grappling with challenges that have tested the nation’s spirit and integrity. Yet, within this climate of uncertainty lies a remarkable opportunity: to reclaim the country’s tradition of moral leadership on the global stage. As the country waits for the launch of King V, the…

 In the digital economy, data is often described as the new oil. Unlike oil, data cannot simply be extracted, traded, and refined without exposing nations to profound risks. For as long as South Africa’s and Africa’s data resides in hyperscale data centres owned by the United States or China, that data is not…

Planet Earth is in the Anthropocene, an era during which we as a species have had a substantial impact on our only habitat.  Despite the denialism and counter-information, we are in a new geological age characterised by the dominance of human activity reshaping the planet’s systems, disrupting climates patterns, altering…

Engineering and construction group Murray & Roberts Limited (MRL) has confirmed that the Gauteng High Court granted a final liquidation order for its parent company, Murray & Roberts Holdings (MRH), on Monday.In a statement on Tuesday, MRL emphasised that the liquidation of MRH would not affect its ongoing business rescue…

HSBC reported falling quarterly profits Tuesday, with the banking giant's bottom line weighed down by legal provisions related to the late Bernard Madoff's huge investment fraud.The London-headquartered lender revealed the $1 billion-plus fallout Monday amid a Luxembourg lawsuit dating back to 2009, when Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in…

BAIC South Africa confirmed on Tuesday that the all-new BAIC B30 SUV will be assembled locally at the company’s Coega facility in Gqeberha, marking another significant step in the brand’s long-term commitment to the South African market. The announcement follows the B30’s dynamic first showing at the Festival of Motoring 2025 and comes…