South Africa’s township economy remains one of the country’s most important but often under-discussed economic engines, supporting thousands of small businesses, informal traders, and family-owned enterprises that provide essential goods, services, and employment opportunities. Yet many township businesses continue to operate in a challenging environment shaped by regulatory red tape,…
With revenue rising 3% to R6.3 billion, headline earnings per share surging 18%, and interim dividends up 21%, Cashbuild has delivered resilient results in a South African DIY and home improvement market still shaped by cautious consumer spending, rising living costs, and slow construction activity. Despite economic headwinds, the group…
According to the latest global brand valuation data, the total value of the world’s top 150 telecoms brands now stands at $741.8 billion in 2026. On the other hand, global banking brand value has climbed to $1.8 trillion in 2026, marking five consecutive years of growth. Jeremy Sampson, Chairman, Brand…
As conflict escalates between the United States, Israel and Iran, global travel routes through the Middle East have been disrupted, with flights rerouted or cancelled and knock-on effects hitting hotels, tour operators and business travel worldwide. For South Africa’s travel and insurance sectors, this moment is more than a geopolitical…
At this year’s Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town currently underway, the conversation around Africa’s energy future is not just about how much electricity can be generated, but how it will be paid for, transmitted and sustained. South Africa alone faces a R450-billion transmission grid expansion challenge, even as electricity…
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