Tongaat Hulett expects 40% boost

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Tongaat Hulett said on Friday it expected a 40 percent increase in operating profit, from R1,669 billion to R2,333 billion, for the year to the end of March.

Swift announces Innotribe’s African fintech winners

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Swift, the 40-plus global financial services giant, on Thursday announced the names of the three "most promising" young fintech companies in the Innotribe 2017 Startup ...

The Crazy Store opens outlet in Botswana

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The Crazy Store, South Africa's biggest discount variety chain, will open an outlet in neighbouring Botswana on Friday.

FNB to SA: Stop panicking over the economy!

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FNB's business head for Gauteng Themba Mabizela says there are better things to do than panic about the economy. .

This is not the time to panic, says FNB

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South Africans can hardly turn on their phones without being bombarded with updates about the next step in the economy's apparent race to the bottom.

Damian Marley announces Joburg gig

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In the run-up to his performance at Durban?s Zakifo Music Festival, Damian "JR Gong" Marley will play one show in Johannesburg.

Africa Utility Week delegates urged to get deals across the finish line

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Just do it! (or live in the dark forever) might have been the theme of the first panel session on the opening day at the Africa Utility Week in Cape Town on Tuesday. ...

Newly-reinstated Eskom boss Molefe pulls out of #AUW2017

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Brian Molefe?s appearance at the 17th annual African Utility Week was to be one of his first public appearances since his return to Eskom was announced.

Star Alliance offers travellers chance to win a million air miles

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Star Alliance on Monday celebrated its 20th anniversary by launching a worldwide competition celebrating cultural connections made by travellers.

Molefe set to open Africa Utilities Week

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Africa Utilities Week may sound a little dry, like an event with only sector-specific appeal, but not this week's event and expo in Cape Town with its scheduled ...

Vodacom to spend R35bn on stake in Safaricom

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Vodacom announced on Monday it would acquire a strategic stake in Kenya?s Safaricom, the company that pioneered mobile money globally, for R34. 6 billion.

Oakbay loses head of audit committee

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Oakbay Resources and Energy, which is owned by the controversial Gupta family, said on Friday that Mark Pamensky, independent non-executive director and chairman ...

Hooking small businesses up with funders

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If there were a competition for the dream dating scenario for smaller businesses, Wednesday's Western Cape Funding Fair might be a contender for a top spot.

Trade relations strengthened

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The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) ...

Joburg Chamber signs MOU with Chinese Trade Council

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The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade have signed a memorandum of understanding.

The story of SA’s green economy

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The renewable energy sector in South Africa is set for a boost.

AngloGold Ashanti passes safety milestone

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AngloGold Ashanti said on Monday it had achieved its first ever fatality-free March quarter.

DTI invites companies on trade mission to Zambia

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The South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Monday called for applications from companies to take part in a trade and investment mission to Zambia ...

#WEFAfrica17 Expect disruption of healthcare and education too

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After the telecoms sector was disrupted by mobile telephony, all eyes turned to the financial sector, but few people seem to even be wondering about what's next. ...

#WEFAfrica17 co-chair adds voice to call for radical change

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Calls for radical transformation came thick and fast from all quarters at the World Economic Forum's Africa meetings.

#WEFAfrica17: Crisis in Africa's education

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Former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete says the education crisis in Africa was today’s civil rights struggle.

Universal Partners spends £15m on dental business

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Universal Partners has agreed to invest £15 million to sink its teeth into Dentex Healthcare Group in the UK.

A card collection to make children wild about local animals

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Pick n Pay on Monday made an announcement expected to cause wild behaviour and possibly stimulate a mini migration of small animals.

Mastercard launches biometric card after trials in South Africa

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After testing it in South Africa, Mastercard on Thursday unveiled its next generation biometric payment card.

Economy under severe strain, says Ackerman

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Pick n Pay chairperson Gareth Ackerman on Wednesday launched a robust defence of South African business.