Economy & Business
Footage of a young South African man embracing his father outside a prison has accumulated millions of views, sparking a national conversation about reintegration, family bonds, and second chances …
Jun 18, 2026
Economy & Business
Senior Nigerian officials, led by Minister Godswill Akpabio, have joined forces with military generals and alumni from the National Defence College to announce a comprehensive push to enhance borde…
Jun 16, 2026
Economy & Business
The Chinese automaker BYD has launched the Atto 2 compact crossover in South Africa, pricing it at R199,950 to claim the title of the country's most affordable plug-in hybrid. The vehicle arrived a…
Jun 15, 2026
Economy & Business
The City of Tshwane has confirmed a R110 million investment to revive the Kentron substation, with officials promising the upgrade will finally end persistent blackouts plaguing Centurion. Mayor Na…
Jun 15, 2026
Economy & Business
The chief executive of Spar has publicly acknowledged that management missteps contributed to the retailer's ongoing difficulties, marking a rare admission of corporate responsibility from one of E…
Jun 14, 2026
Economy & Business
A young mother appeared in a Limpopo court on Friday, 13 June, facing accusations that she deliberately poisoned and killed her two children. The case has sent shockwaves through the provincial com…
Jun 13, 2026
Economy & Business
Sony has launched its most aggressive promotional campaign of the year, offering 45% off select headphones, the new WF-1000XM6 earbuds, and cameras throughout June. The discount, running across maj…
Jun 13, 2026
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Nigerian troops operating in the country's north-central region have foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued victims during a sustained security operation spanning Plateau and Kaduna states, ac…
Jun 11, 2026
Economy & Business
The government in Lisbon announced a major infrastructure investment targeting Sines, Portugal's largest Atlantic port, sending ripples through financial markets and regional business communities. …
Jun 10, 2026
Economy & Business
Simon, a senior markets correspondent, has delivered his weekly wrap examining three forces reshaping investment across emerging markets: the continued rise of AI in financial services, South Afric…
Jun 9, 2026
Economy & Business
A serving police officer has told investigators that a whistle-blower confessed to involvement in the theft of R200 million worth of cocaine, and acknowledged that officers from …
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min
Economy & Business
Dreame Technology has slashed the price of its flagship L20 Ultra robovac to $280, a move analy…
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min
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