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Growth spurt of data centres could threaten SA’s electricity and water supply

POWER GUZZLERS (PART ONE)

Growth spurt of data centres could threaten SA’s electricity and water supply

By Tony Carnie

The state’s R20bn gamble to rewrite SA’s B-BBEE rules

TRANSFORMATION FUND

The state’s R20bn gamble to rewrite SA’s B-BBEE rules

By Lindsey Schutters

Crossed Wires: The AI haves and have-nots

BUSINESS REFLECTION

Crossed Wires: The AI haves and have-nots

By Steven Boykey Sidley

The Finance Ghost: Price wars meet wild profits as chicken, fish and sugar shake SA grocers

PHANTOM SHARES

The Finance Ghost: Price wars meet wild profits as chicken, fish and sugar shake SA grocers

By The Finance Ghost

This might be the rand-backed stablecoin we’ve been waiting for

DIGITAL RANDELAS

This might be the rand-backed stablecoin we’ve been waiting for

By Lindsey Schutters

Khadeeja Bassier

By Khadeeja Bassier

AI's moment of rupture

6 February 2026

The door into private markets is swinging open for retail investors as public markets shrink

PORTFOLIO REALIGNMENT

The door into private markets is swinging open for retail investors as public markets shrink

By Kara Le Roux

After the Bell: Caffeine’s supply chain complications

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: Caffeine’s supply chain complications

By Stephen Grootes

COMPANIES

Lesaka dumps dead weight and flexes fintech muscle with a one-brand strategy

By Neesa Moodley

Weighing up the pros and cons of RAs and tax-free investments

THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH

Weighing up the pros and cons of RAs and tax-free investments

By Kenny Meiring

Wandile Sihlobo

By Wandile Sihlobo

Agoa extension offers relief to agricultural sector, but US tariffs still bite

5 February 2026

Horse racing still has legs in the modern sports betting economy

HIGH STAKES

Horse racing still has legs in the modern sports betting economy

By Lindsey Schutters

The Great Campaign ejector seat

CARTOON

The Great Campaign ejector seat

By Rico

Questions to ask and five red flags to watch out for before you enter the property market

PERSONAL FINANCE

Questions to ask and five red flags to watch out for before you enter the property market

By Neesa Moodley

Loaded for Bear: SA wheat farming may be on the brink of collapse — what can be done?

BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Loaded for Bear: SA wheat farming may be on the brink of collapse — what can be done?

By Ed Stoddard

Rising food prices leave low-income families struggling to meet basic nutritional needs

FOOD BASKET

Rising food prices leave low-income families struggling to meet basic nutritional needs

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Legal battles complicate Tongaat Hulett’s rescue as statutory obligations loom large

BITTER BLOW

Legal battles complicate Tongaat Hulett’s rescue as statutory obligations loom large

By Kara Le Roux

Natale Labia

By Natale Labia

A new and potentially hazardous bet at the Fed

3 February 2026

After the Bell: There’s nothing worse than the smell of car-maggedon in the morning

BUSINESS REFLECTION

After the Bell: There’s nothing worse than the smell of car-maggedon in the morning

By Stephen Grootes

RCL’s pet food crisis opens door for Monic Group's ambitious expansion

AISLE TAKEOVER

RCL’s pet food crisis opens door for Monic Group's ambitious expansion

By Lindsey Schutters

Weather Watch — Drought and deluge on the cards for SA for next five months

MIXED OUTLOOK

Weather Watch — Drought and deluge on the cards for SA for next five months

By Ed Stoddard