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Source: Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

Trump's trade war: US slaps 30% tariff on South African imports

Katja Hamilton 1 hour

Finance

Budget2025 deadlock: Can Treasury guarantee the payment of social grants?

Katja Hamilton 10 hours

Source: © 123rf Inspired Evolution has announced the final close of its Evolution III Fund on 3 March 2025, securing total commitments of $238m for clean energy in Africa

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

Final close of $238m Evolution III Fund for clean energy in Africa

14 hours

YAEI and Absa launch the YAEI x Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Programme

Partnerships

YAEI and Absa launch the YAEI x Absa Youth Entrepreneurship Programme

Issued by OnPoint PR 1 day

Ahmed Mahomed (left) and Professor Crouch (right) at Datacentrix's Education Indaba 2025

Higher Education

Future of learning: AI's impact on South African universities

2 days

Bracing for impact: How the proposed VAT increase could affect insurance companies and policyholders

Insurance & Actuarial

Bracing for impact: How the proposed VAT increase could affect insurance companies and policyholders

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 2 days

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

Research Reports

Shoprite's report urges targeted support for female entrepreneurs in SA's SMME sector

2 days

From local artisans to global tourism markets: How SMMEs are expanding their reach

Tourism

From local artisans to global tourism markets: How SMMEs are expanding their reach

2 days

Mbhashe LG Mall opens in Eastern Cape

Retail

Mbhashe LG Mall opens in Eastern Cape

2 days

Markets & Investment

Q1 market turmoil: Tech giants hit hard by Trump’s deregulatory plans

2 days

Source: Supplied. Motlatsi Mthimunye, Head Investment Banking Division SA, Absa CIB.

Finance

Africa's capital markets: The key to weathering global economic storms

Heidi Barends and Motlatsi Mthimunye 28 Mar 2025

Source: © 123rf While Global advertising spend is now on course to grow 6.7% this year to $1.15trn, according to a new study from Warc, this is a downgrade of almost one percentage point (pp) from the marketing effectiveness experts’ November forecast

Marketing

Warc study shows growth this year but still downgrade of almost one percentage point

28 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Property

Eased PPP approvals to trigger wave of private investment in South Africa

28 Mar 2025

Supporting and developing black-owned IFA practices to transform the savings and investment industry

Financial Services

Supporting and developing black-owned IFA practices to transform the savings and investment industry

Issued by Edge Growth 28 Mar 2025

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Cybersecurity

Africa’s mobile payment boom demands robust security to safeguard growth

Jarryd Jensen, Issued by Tishala Communications 27 Mar 2025

The Ctrack Quarterly Transport and Freight Index – Q1 2025

Logistics & Transport

The Ctrack Quarterly Transport and Freight Index – Q1 2025

Issued by Ctrack 27 Mar 2025

Ethiopian Airlines Group CFO Mensfin Tasew (left) and AfDB Vice President Nnenna Nwabufo display copies of the signed letter of intent. Standing behind them are Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide (left) and Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (in bow tie)

Travel

AfDB, Ethiopian Airlines commit to $7.8bn Abusera International mega airport project

27 Mar 2025

Source: Standard Bank/X. Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Standard Bank Group.

Finance

African Markets Conference: Leaders call for SSA to drive global economic reset as US steps back

Katja Hamilton 27 Mar 2025

Takealot opens doors for township entrepreneurs with new franchise programme

SMEs

Takealot opens doors for township entrepreneurs with new franchise programme

26 Mar 2025

Back to school with a bang thanks to Sappi

Primary & Secondary Education

Back to school with a bang thanks to Sappi

Issued by Sappi 26 Mar 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 Mar 2025

Enter the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards

Supply Chain

Enter the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards

26 Mar 2025

How AAA #ShapeShifter Adam Koekemoer is leading the creative economy

Education

How AAA #ShapeShifter Adam Koekemoer is leading the creative economy

Issued by AAA School of Advertising 26 Mar 2025

Source: Viren Sookhun, managing director at Oxyon People Solutions.

Smart Buildings & Cities

Bridging the skills gap: Southern Africa's role in Saudi's Vision 2030

Viren Sookhun 27 Mar 2025

SA's small auto repair businesses face challenging new pressures

Maintenance

SA's small auto repair businesses face challenging new pressures

25 Mar 2025

Justice Malala to unpack South Africa’s economic and political future at exclusive AATF breakfast event

Economy

Justice Malala to unpack South Africa’s economic and political future at exclusive AATF breakfast event

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 25 Mar 2025

Local designers set to shine at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

Fashion & Homeware

Local designers set to shine at Shanghai Fashion Week 2025

25 Mar 2025

Trade Shield secures R15m in funding from FNB's Vumela Fund

Funding

Trade Shield secures R15m in funding from FNB's Vumela Fund

Issued by Edge Growth 24 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Dean Lederle and Brad Morgan, co-founders at Launchbase.

Markets & Investment

Digital nomads drive record property sales in Cape Town

24 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Luvuyo Masinda, Chief Executive: Corporate and Investment Banking at Standard Bank Group.

Banking

First African Markets Conference eyes $450bn intra-continental trade boost

24 Mar 2025

Agri Tech

Agri Tech Conference: AI and technology take center stage

24 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Namibia's new president vows to diversify economy, tackle joblessness

Nyasha Nyaungwa 24 Mar 2025

RMB Latitudes Art Fair returns for its third edition in 2025

Art

RMB Latitudes Art Fair returns for its third edition in 2025

24 Mar 2025

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

Railway

Creecy unveils private sector role in revitalising rail and port infrastructure

24 Mar 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

Local liquor traders recognised for responsible trading with Cape Town Experience

FMCG

Local liquor traders recognised for responsible trading with Cape Town Experience

Issued by Heineken Beverages 20 Mar 2025

Agriculture

South Africa must adopt a human rights-based approach to land reform

Peter Setou 20 Mar 2025

Source: The Leadership College - Facebook.

Land Policy, Reform & Restitution

Cape Town sets precedent in school support with landmark land transaction

20 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Mossel Bay set for transformation with nearing completion of major road project

19 Mar 2025

Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank to launch Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

Higher Education

Vaal University of Technology and Standard Bank to launch Hydrogen Centre of Excellence

Issued by Vaal University of Technology 19 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Charles Nortje, managing director of Old Mutual Insure.

Insurance & Actuarial

Insurance costs to rise as South Africa plans VAT increase

Charles Nortje 19 Mar 2025

Old Mutual Retail Mass Market celebrates excellence and inspires growth at 2025 Kick-Off Conferences

Sales

Old Mutual Retail Mass Market celebrates excellence and inspires growth at 2025 Kick-Off Conferences

Issued by Old Mutual 20 Mar 2025

22 On Sloane and Microsoft launch Women in Tech Entrepreneurship Programme

Technology

22 On Sloane and Microsoft launch Women in Tech Entrepreneurship Programme

Issued by 22 on Sloane 18 Mar 2025

Working together to support a just transition

ESG & Sustainability

Working together to support a just transition

Issued by WWF South Africa 18 Mar 2025

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Events & Conferencing

Access Bank drives intra-Africa trade at inaugural conference

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 18 Mar 2025