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Standard Bank Group has agreed to invest in OPay, subject to its proposed IPO and regulatory approvals. The companies are also considering a broader fintech collaboration, but no further initiatives have been finalised.
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Vodacom has announced a R1 billion network-infrastructure investment in KwaZulu-Natal for financial year 2027, including approximately R419 million for radio network expansion and modernisation.
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Mondi reported underlying EBITDA of €196 million for the third quarter of 2026. Planned maintenance affected the sequential comparison, while higher average selling prices offset input-cost inflation.
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A binding Heads of Agreement sets out a proposed joint venture to develop a HALEU test bench and commercial-scale facility in South Africa. The announcement describes ownership and operating roles, but does not establish that the facility is operating.
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iOCO reported a 39% rise in FY2026 profit after tax and said it had concluded acquisitions of MySky Group and Astraia Technology.
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The dtic reported industrial investment, local procurement and global exports above their 2025/26 targets. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee separately said the department achieved 62% of its planned targets while spending 98% of its budget.
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SARS reported exports of R181.8 billion and imports of R161.3 billion in August. Both were lower than in July.
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The National Consumer Commission has launched a registry for unwanted direct marketing. Marketer registration is under way, while consumers are expected to be able to register from May 2027.
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South African manufacturing production declined year on year and month on month in August 2026, with nine of the 10 manufacturing divisions reporting lower activity, according to figures reported by SABC News.
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The South African Reserve Bank’s October 2026 review projects headline inflation will remain above 5% through the second quarter of 2027 before easing back to target from the fourth quarter. It also reports a cumulative 50-basis-point policy-rate increase to 7.25% during the April–October review period.
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Sanlam, through Sanlam Life, has announced a firm intention to offer R505 in cash for each eligible Santam share not already held by Sanlam entities, excluding treasury shares. The proposed scheme remains subject to conditions and would include Santam’s delisting if implemented.
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The Competition Commission alleges that Premier Group and RFG Holdings failed to disclose discussions about a possible closure of the Tulbagh cannery during their merger review. Premier disputes the allegation and says it will oppose the Commission’s application.
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Vodacom South Africa and SmartOps Fleet are targeting up to 55,000 vehicles over nine to 12 months. The plan combines connectivity, fintech and managed fleet operations, but its fleet and driver figures remain targets.
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Taxpayers, registered representatives and registered tax practitioners can request the unmerging of eligible cases through eFiling. SARS advises users to review their registered particulars after a correction.
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Dentsu Zambia and Malawi-based Blitz Interactive Agency Limited have signed an affiliate agreement, establishing a dentsu affiliate presence in Malawi.
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The Special Investigating Unit reported R936 million in cash and/or assets recovered in 2025/26. Its R28.536 billion combined figure also includes potential losses prevented and contracts set aside.
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Petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LPG prices rose in South Africa’s adjustment effective 7 October 2026. Reported inland petrol prices reached R29.88 a litre for 93 and R30.25 for 95.
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Vodacom plans to invest more than R500 million in Western Cape network infrastructure during its current financial year, including approximately R380 million for radio access network modernisation.
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A South African government statement says the proposed first Section 34 determination under IRP 2025 prioritises 4,600 MW of battery energy storage and 5,000 MW of gas-to-power. Procurement details have not been established in the cited statements.
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Cabinet says the October observance will promote digital safety and resilience. A separate Gauteng government notice says a cybersecurity summit with Microsoft was planned for 9 October.
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The Johannesburg event brought together technology and business participants to discuss AI-driven infrastructure. Ahead of the summit, ITWeb highlighted security, governance, resilience and cost as themes in cloud transformation.
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The Stage 1 loan will support a scheme intended to supply industrial raw-water users and treatment works serving Mogalakwena Local Municipality in Limpopo.
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Texton Property Fund declared a final dividend of 18.45 cents per ordinary share for the year ended June 30, 2026. Its audited results show lower distributable earnings and net asset value per share, while property revenue rose.
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South Africa has moved the target release of its final Phase I Independent Transmission Projects request for proposals from Q3 2026 to Q2 2027. A second draft package is planned for seven pre-qualified bidders before the end of 2026.
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Gordon Thompson and Seten Naidoo took up the CEO and CFO roles on September 24, 2026. Copper 360 also named Andre Basson COO and approved board committee changes.
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Burstone Group has announced an SA Core Plus funds-management platform seeded with 14 retail and industrial assets. Nedbank Property Partners is its platform partner.
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Sappi says it is preparing a response and intends to propose remedies after the European Commission raised continuing concerns in its review of the planned joint venture. No final determination has been made.
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Retail sales rose in July, while several other activity measures declined year-on-year. August headline inflation edged up to 4.4%.
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The loan agreement supports Stage 1 of the Olifants Management Model Program, which is intended to supply water to industrial users and communities in Limpopo.
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The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve MTN’s proposed acquisition of IHS, subject to safeguards covering tower access, lease renewals and IHS’s operational independence. The Tribunal has the final decision.
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Capitec reported headline earnings of R9.5 billion for the six months ended August 31, 2026, and raised its interim dividend by 19%.
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A GCIS article frames South Africa’s economy as moving toward expansion, while official data show real GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2026. The gap between that framing and the measured result matters for assessing the economy’s near-term performance.
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One of the six priority projects has reached final investment decision, while the others remain at earlier stages. Officials say offtake, financing and infrastructure will be important to execution.
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The loan supports a programme covering metropolitan water and sanitation, electricity and energy, and solid waste management. Financing is linked to independently verified performance targets.
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Pick n Pay says Spencer Sonn’s CEO-designate appointment takes effect on February 1, 2027. Moneyweb reports that he is expected to take over from current chief executive Sean Summers in May 2028, while Business Day says Sonn will work alongside Summers during the transition.
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Payroll administrators using e@syFile Employer must install a new version released alongside the 2026 EMP501 filing season, with SARS warning that upgrading from version 8.0.1 requires a full uninstall and reinstall.
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New SARS guidance gives businesses more detail on South Africa's proposed Digital VAT Model, including e-invoicing, transaction-data exchange and a phased implementation process.
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SARS has opened the 2026 trust filing season, introducing additional pre-populated beneficiary information and changes to beneficial-ownership and loss-limitation reporting.
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SARS has expanded its Global Minimum Tax infrastructure beyond registration and filing, adding capabilities covering international information exchange, payments, assessments, refunds and compliance management.
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South African employers have until 31 October 2026 to complete their interim EMP501 reconciliations, with SARS tightening payroll-data validation and requiring valid employee income-tax numbers.
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Balwin Properties' R4.35-a-share scheme of arrangement is being implemented on Monday, with eligible shareholders receiving cash and the residential developer scheduled to leave the JSE and A2X on Tuesday.
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Stadio Holdings joins the JSE All Share Index on Monday after a dramatic spike in trading volume sent the private-education group's shares 23% higher in Friday's session.
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South Africa's diesel-refund regime is moving away from its traditional VAT-linked administration, with both qualifying users and diesel sellers required to register under a new SARS system.
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South African employers have until 31 October to submit interim EMP501 reconciliations covering the six months to August, with SARS urging businesses to verify payroll records and employee tax information before filing.
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Oceana Group says operating profit improved in the 11 months to August despite revenue remaining broadly flat, with stronger Lucky Star, US fishmeal and fish-oil and horse-mackerel performance helping counter persistent pressure in parts of its fishing portfolio.
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South Africa's banking sector is moving into a more supportive credit environment as lower borrowing costs provide relief to households and companies, although lenders remain alert to bad debts and uneven economic growth.
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Fresh business indicators show South African SMEs entering the final months of 2026 with improving opportunities in some sectors but continued pressure from financing, municipal services and operating costs.
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Residential construction businesses are watching for a stronger recovery in housing demand as financing conditions improve and lower borrowing costs gradually feed through to property activity.
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Fresh wholesale-sector developments highlight the continued importance of South Africa's cash-and-carry network to informal traders, independent retailers and township businesses.
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Woolworths has reported improved full-year profitability, with continued strength in its South African Food business helping offset a more difficult trading environment in fashion and its Australian operations.
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South Africa is positioning global business services as a major employment and export opportunity, with the sector targeting 500,000 jobs by 2030 and increased investment from international clients.
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Bidvest's latest annual results show how its diversified services portfolio continues to generate growth despite a mixed South African operating environment.
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Sibanye-Stillwater swung back into profit in the first half of 2026 as stronger platinum-group metals prices and improved operating conditions reshaped the miner's earnings.
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Shoprite has reported another year of sales growth, with group revenue climbing 8.6% and its core South African supermarket operations remaining the central engine of the business.
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Sasol reported a 9% increase in annual headline earnings per share as stronger oil prices and higher fuel sales supported the group, but elevated debt kept the dividend on hold.
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AfroCentric reported a 26.9% decline in headline earnings for the six months to June as lost administration and managed-care contracts weighed on its Services cluster, despite stronger profit from continuing operations.
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South African manufacturing conditions deteriorated further in August, with the Absa PMI falling to 45.8 as production and domestic orders weakened sharply, although manufacturers became more optimistic about conditions six months ahead.
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Sibanye-Stillwater reported record first-half revenue of R90 billion and adjusted EBITDA of R31.8 billion, with stronger commodity prices and stable production driving a sharp turnaround in profitability and cash generation.
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Sasol reported stronger annual earnings and R61 billion in adjusted EBITDA as improved operations and higher oil prices supported the business, but net debt remained above the company's dividend threshold.
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Shoprite increased headline earnings per share from continuing operations by 12.2% as annual merchandise sales reached R270.8 billion, while Sixty60 generated R25.5 billion in sales and the retailer pushed further into adjacent growth markets.
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RCL Foods has reported weaker annual earnings as revenue from continuing operations declined 4.1% to R24.5 billion and EBITDA fell 15.2%, highlighting continued pressure across South Africa’s food manufacturing sector.
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Altron says its shift toward higher-margin platform businesses is gaining momentum, with platforms accounting for roughly 95% of operating profit and group EBITDA rising at a low-to-mid-teen rate.
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Old Mutual has reported strong new-business momentum for the first half of 2026, including a 21% rise in life APE sales, while weaker financial markets weighed heavily on adjusted headline earnings.
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Bidvest has reported higher annual earnings, margins and cash generation, with trading profit rising 8% to R13.1 billion and cash generated by operations climbing 17% to R17.2 billion.
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Eskom has delivered a second consecutive annual profit, with profit after tax more than doubling to R30.3 billion as improved plant performance and lower reliance on emergency generation strengthened the utility’s finances.
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Indian healthcare-products manufacturer Cupid has approved plans in principle for a majority South African-owned manufacturing venture, potentially adding local production, testing and packaging capacity.
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South Africa’s higher dollar-based sugar import tariff strengthens protection for local growers and millers as the industry confronts import competition, high input costs and pressure to preserve domestic production.
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Two New Development Bank loans worth a combined $405 million will finance a tertiary hospital in Limpopo and the Magalies bulk water scheme, adding funded projects to South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline.
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STADIO’s latest results highlight enrolment and earnings growth as private higher education expands its role in South Africa’s skills and tertiary-education market.
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Northam Platinum’s latest results put the spotlight on operating performance, platinum-group metals pricing and capital discipline as South African miners navigate a changing commodity cycle.
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ArcelorMittal South Africa says negotiations with the Industrial Development Corporation over a potential transaction have reached an advanced stage, putting the future structure of the country’s largest steel producer — and strategically important domestic steelmaking capacity — firmly back in focus.
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Cabinet has backed a renewed process to find a strategic equity partner for South African Airways, reopening one of the country’s most closely watched state-asset investment questions after the collapse of the previous Takatso transaction.
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STADIO’s latest performance points to continued growth in private higher education as rising enrolments, capacity investment and demand for career-focused qualifications reshape South Africa’s tertiary education market.
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Rainbow Chicken’s latest financial results highlight the difficult economics facing South African food producers as poultry businesses balance consumer affordability, feed costs, operational efficiency and investment in domestic production.
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Northam Platinum has capped its 2026 financial year with a sharp improvement in earnings and cash generation, highlighting how firmer platinum-group metal prices can rapidly reshape producer economics after a difficult industry cycle.
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Northam Platinum has reported a sharp improvement in its 2026 financial performance, with operating profit rising nearly fourfold to R14.2 billion as stronger platinum-group metal prices and record sales lifted revenue to almost R54 billion. The South African miner has declared record total cash dividends of about R6.8 billion for the year.
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Harmony Gold has reported an 87% surge in headline earnings and record free cash flow for its 2026 financial year, allowing South Africa’s largest gold producer to declare a record dividend even as gold production declined 3%.
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South Africa has a diverse modern economy spanning finance, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, ICT, logistics, healthcare and clean energy.
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Growth opportunities in 2026 span finance, agriculture, digital infrastructure, clean energy, automotive manufacturing, logistics and specialised services.
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Digitalisation, infrastructure, healthcare and energy investment are reshaping the occupations and transferable skills South African employers need.
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A structured South African business directory helps people search, compare and connect with companies by sector, province, city and service.
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The economy works as a connected system: finance funds activity, logistics moves goods, technology coordinates operations and services support every production sector.
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Companies are putting greater emphasis on technology, efficiency and customer visibility as they prepare for the next phase of growth.
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Operational resilience, better data and practical automation are moving to the top of company technology agendas.
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Employers are balancing cautious hiring with targeted investment in scarce and commercially important skills.
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Structured company information and credible expertise are becoming central to discovery across traditional and AI-assisted search.
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South African companies are increasingly moving AI from experiments into practical operating workflows.
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