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Sappi braces for tougher quarter as global turmoil, weak pricing hammer earnings

PULP PRESSURE

Sappi braces for tougher quarter as global turmoil, weak pricing hammer earnings

By Neesa Moodley

After the Bell: Woolworths’ battle for exclusivity is nothing to chuckle about

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Woolworths’ battle for exclusivity is nothing to chuckle about

By Stephen Grootes

Yen arbitrage goes quiet as Japan draws a line in the currency sand

CRYPTO CORNER

Yen arbitrage goes quiet as Japan draws a line in the currency sand

By Lindsey Schutters

Crucial Nersa decision looms for ferrochrome smelters amid job uncertainty

COST OF POWER

Crucial Nersa decision looms for ferrochrome smelters amid job uncertainty

By Lindsey Schutters

What South Korea’s 114% equity index surge teaches us about market illusions

MARKET MOVES

What South Korea’s 114% equity index surge teaches us about market illusions

By Lindsey Schutters

Fuelling inflation

CARTOON

Fuelling inflation

By Rico

The hidden costs of digital learning — how monopolies stunt education in SA

TECH IN EDUCATION (PART 2)

The hidden costs of digital learning — how monopolies stunt education in SA

By Lindsey Schutters

South Africa's digital dilemma – balancing screens and foundational learning in classrooms

Tech in Education (Part 1)

South Africa's digital dilemma – balancing screens and foundational learning in classrooms

By Lindsey Schutters

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources reduces diesel price hike after significant miscalculation

PAIN AT THE PUMPS

Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources reduces diesel price hike after significant miscalculation

By Ed Stoddard

Supporting family members: Navigating the tricky challenges of the sandwich generation

FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH

Supporting family members: Navigating the tricky challenges of the sandwich generation

By Kenny Meiring

Sarb laser-focused on 3% inflation target despite historic fuel shock, says Kganyago

POLICY SIGNAL

Sarb laser-focused on 3% inflation target despite historic fuel shock, says Kganyago

By Ed Stoddard

After the Bell: The fuel price roused the sleeping Inflation genie

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: The fuel price roused the sleeping Inflation genie

By Stephen Grootes

William Gumede

By William Gumede

Diversity is South Africa’s key to prosperity

4 May 2026

Chery picks up Asian carmaker baton from Nissan to dominate SA automotive market

MOTOR INDUSTRY

Chery picks up Asian carmaker baton from Nissan to dominate SA automotive market

By Lindsey Schutters

After the Bell: Will new procurement laws blindside small businesses under BEE regulations?

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Will new procurement laws blindside small businesses under BEE regulations?

By Stephen Grootes

Weather Watch: El Niño may emerge soon with dry winter seen for southwest SA

PARCHED OUTLOOK

Weather Watch: El Niño may emerge soon with dry winter seen for southwest SA

By Ed Stoddard

SA petrol price to surge 14% to almost record high on Wednesday

PUMP PAIN

SA petrol price to surge 14% to almost record high on Wednesday

By Ed Stoddard

Airbnb crackdown set to shift Cape Town’s housing market

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Airbnb crackdown set to shift Cape Town’s housing market

By Neesa Moodley

Sibanye’s lithium operations in Finland reshaped by crafty critters

MINING

Sibanye’s lithium operations in Finland reshaped by crafty critters

By Ed Stoddard

CMH rides new car boom while Astral profits surge in volatile poultry cycle

WHERE TO INVEST

CMH rides new car boom while Astral profits surge in volatile poultry cycle

By The Finance Ghost

Wandile Sihlobo

By Wandile Sihlobo

Weather forecast — Challenges ahead for South Africa’s agriculture

3 May 2026