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Volkswagen Celebrates 75th Anniversary In South Africa
Investment

Volkswagen Celebrates 75th Anniversary In South Africa

As Volkswagen Group Africa marks 75 years in South Africa, its contribution to the country's automotive industry continu...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 5 days ago
Official Petrol Price Increases For September Announced
Economy

Official Petrol Price Increases For September Announced

Diesel users—particularly in the logistics, agriculture and mining sectors—will feel the brunt of the increase, with...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 6 days ago
Kenya Airways Is Losing Billions. Can a New Investor Save the National Airline?
Corporate Africa

Kenya Airways Is Losing Billions. Can a New Investor Save the National Airline?

Kenya Airways has suffered a Sh15.92 billion pre-tax loss in the first half of 2026, raising fresh questions about the f...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 week ago
Nairobi Shuts Down: KRA’s New Import Benchmark Puts Small Traders and Consumer Prices Under Pressure
Economy

Nairobi Shuts Down: KRA’s New Import Benchmark Puts Small Traders and Consumer Prices Under Pressure

Parts of Nairobi’s Central Business District have been forced into an unusual shutdown as small traders protest a new ...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 week ago
R2.4 Billion Stolen From South Africans – Over R21,800 Per Person
Finance & Banking

R2.4 Billion Stolen From South Africans – Over R21,800 Per Person

South Africa named Africa's cybercrime hotspot

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 1 week ago
Africa’s Maize Market Is Entering a New Phase — What South Africa’s Bigger Harvest Means
Agriculture

Africa’s Maize Market Is Entering a New Phase — What South Africa’s Bigger Harvest Means

South Africa is heading toward another bumper maize harvest, raising hopes of stronger regional supplies and softer pric...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 week ago
A 116 Year Old Private Company Looks To Expand Onto South Africa’s Rail Systems
Economy

A 116 Year Old Private Company Looks To Expand Onto South Africa’s Rail Systems

Grindrod has seen its earnings grow with its ports and terminals leading the way, and is eyeing expansion into South Afr...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 2 weeks ago
Dangote Offers East Africa 30% Stake in Planned Lamu Refinery
Trade

Dangote Offers East Africa 30% Stake in Planned Lamu Refinery

Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda consider investment in $16 billion project as Dangote expands refining ambitions

By Wambua Kiseli 2 weeks ago
South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar
Markets

South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar

The South African rand has strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level since the beginnin...

By Rodah Muchembi 2 weeks ago
Zambia Records Biggest Maize Harvest on Record
Agriculture

Zambia Records Biggest Maize Harvest on Record

Zambia has recorded its largest maize harvest on record, with an estimated 4.9 million tonnes produced during the 2025/2...

By James A. Abi 2 weeks ago
Tackling the Gender Pay Gap: A Key Priority for South Africa’s Labour Market
Economy

Tackling the Gender Pay Gap: A Key Priority for South Africa’s Labour Market

The South African labour market continues to reflect unequal employment outcomes between men and women. According to the...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 3 weeks ago
South Africa’s Consumer Food Price Inflation Slowed To Its Lowest Level In July 2026
Economy

South Africa’s Consumer Food Price Inflation Slowed To Its Lowest Level In July 2026

The headline inflation rate cooled for the first time in five months, declining to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June. The m...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 3 weeks ago