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Hemp dreams — young South African pioneers create a new industry against all odds

GREEN ROUTE

Hemp dreams — young South African pioneers create a new industry against all odds

By Diana Neille

Ramaphosa and Hill-Lewis harmonise on SA’s infrastructure goals

Sidssa 2026

Ramaphosa and Hill-Lewis harmonise on SA’s infrastructure goals

By Lindsey Schutters

Northam says unnamed PGM rival made unsolicited approach, spoor points to Valterra

M&A IN THE AIR

Northam says unnamed PGM rival made unsolicited approach, spoor points to Valterra

By Ed Stoddard

Natale Labia

By Natale Labia

The bond market is beginning to revolt against America

25 August 2026

Watch – Inside Cape Town’s data hub deal

VIDEO

Watch – Inside Cape Town’s data hub deal

By Lindsey Schutters

Cell C and MTN financials tell different sides of telecoms evolution story

COMPANIES

Cell C and MTN financials tell different sides of telecoms evolution story

By Lindsey Schutters

Can CA&S diversify away from Botswana before the market loses patience?

WHERE TO INVEST

Can CA&S diversify away from Botswana before the market loses patience?

By The Finance Ghost

The AI-human collision — balancing automation and accountability in the new workplace

ALMOST INTELLIGENT

The AI-human collision — balancing automation and accountability in the new workplace

By Lindsey Schutters

Sovereign debt and Citi Golfs — the night our economic engine broke down

AFTER THE BELL

Sovereign debt and Citi Golfs — the night our economic engine broke down

By Lindsey Schutters

Public Works unveils major pivot focusing on municipal infrastructure

BUILDING THE NATION

Public Works unveils major pivot focusing on municipal infrastructure

By Lindsey Schutters

Standard Bank CIO talks about that hack and managing AI token budgets

GETTING CANDID

Standard Bank CIO talks about that hack and managing AI token budgets

By Lindsey Schutters

Wandile Sihlobo

By Wandile Sihlobo

SA agricultural jobs hold steady amid debate over migrant farm labour

23 August 2026

Crossed Wires: The unbearable weirdness of humanoid robots

BUSINESS REFLECTION

Crossed Wires: The unbearable weirdness of humanoid robots

By Steven Boykey Sidley

There’s a case for giving children an early inheritance

FINANCE WELLNESS COACH

There’s a case for giving children an early inheritance

By Kenny Meiring

SAA acting CEO Matshela Seshibe responds: Daybreak not linked to suspension

RIGHT OF REPLY

SAA acting CEO Matshela Seshibe responds: Daybreak not linked to suspension

By Lindsey Schutters

How long will King Coal continue to glitter?

AFTER THE BELL

How long will King Coal continue to glitter?

By Stephen Grootes

Ramaphosa launches Phase 3 of Government-Business partnership — 3% growth goal remains elusive

PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION

Ramaphosa launches Phase 3 of Government-Business partnership — 3% growth goal remains elusive

By Ed Stoddard

SAA says CEO suspension unrelated to DA’s latest Daybreak Foods findings

LINK DENIED

SAA says CEO suspension unrelated to DA’s latest Daybreak Foods findings

By Lindsey Schutters

Eskom’s three tenors sing a song of reindustrialisation under new pricing model

POWERING UP

Eskom’s three tenors sing a song of reindustrialisation under new pricing model

By Lindsey Schutters

DA high horse

CARTOON

DA high horse

By Rico

SA July food inflation hits 16-year low, slowing CPI trajectory

PRICE WATCH

SA July food inflation hits 16-year low, slowing CPI trajectory

By Ed Stoddard