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Source: Reuters.

Finance

Standard Chartered bank says reforms win back investors to Africa

Libby George 3 hours

IOL recently announced that it is recruiting over 100 positions (Image source: © 123rf )

Media

Overwhelming response to major digital publisher's recruitment call

4 hours

Source: Supplied. Standard Bank group chief executive, Sim Tshabalala.

Banking

Tshabalala endorses Dangote vision for continental expansion

1 day

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Finance

Maseng takes helm at National Credit Regulator

1 day

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Materials & Equipment

PPC's 'Awaken the Giant' strategy delivers step-change in financial performance

1 day

Source: Supplied. Estienne de Klerk, SA chief executive officer of Growthpoint Properties.

Property Development

Growthpoint Properties bond issue attracts strong support from 26 investors

3 days

Absa Charity Golf and Padel Day raises record R3m, exceeding fundraising target by 50%

CSI & Philanthropy

Absa Charity Golf and Padel Day raises record R3m, exceeding fundraising target by 50%

Issued by OnPoint PR 5 Jun 2026

Zululand Energy Terminal director, Oliver Naidu (left) and Eskom group executive for strategic delivery, Alfred Seema, seal the deal with a handshake. Image supplied.

Energy

SA's first LNG import terminal gassed up in new Eskom-Zululand agreement

5 Jun 2026

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Markets & Investment

Africa’s largest exchange reflects on 20 years since listing itself

5 Jun 2026

Landing the big fish: How to successfully sell into corporate South Africa

SMEs

Landing the big fish: How to successfully sell into corporate South Africa

Issued by Civitas 4 Jun 2026

From enzymes to superyachts: Cape Town City Hall celebrates the 'Innovation Oscars'

2026 Western Cape Economic Innovation Awards

From enzymes to superyachts: Cape Town City Hall celebrates the 'Innovation Oscars'

Issued by Cape Chamber 4 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied/Benjamin Decoin. Maxime Saada, chief executive officer of Canal+.

Banking

Surprise win for JSE: First French company lists

3 Jun 2026

Pep Home opens 500th store in Canal Walk

Retailers

Pep Home opens 500th store in Canal Walk

3 Jun 2026

Community Media shines at the Budget Vote 2026

Media

Community Media shines at the Budget Vote 2026

Issued by Media Development and Diversity Agency 3 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Evan Rice, chief executive officer of Etana Energy.

Infrastructure & Utilities

5 Cape Town buildings now run on pooled renewables — is yours next?

2 Jun 2026

Adclick Africa wins 2 MMA Smarties 2026 Awards for AI-driven campaign

Marketing

Adclick Africa wins 2 MMA Smarties 2026 Awards for AI-driven campaign

Issued by Oak Ventures 2 Jun 2026

A health worker is dressed up in personal protective equipment (PPE) at the Evangelical Medical Centre as agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Image credit: Reuters/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere

Infectious Diseases

CEPI's $60m speeds up race to develop Ebola Bundibugyo vaccine

Jennifer Rigby, Mariam Sunny and Julie Steenhuysen 2 Jun 2026

Cape Chamber celebrates trailblazers driving the regional economic ecosystem

2026 Western Cape Economic Innovation Awards

Cape Chamber celebrates trailblazers driving the regional economic ecosystem

Issued by Cape Chamber 3 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Santam Syndicate 1918, part of Santam Group, has announced the appointment of Sam Geddes as chief executive officer.

Insurance & Actuarial

London growth push: Sam Geddes to lead Santam 1918’s next phase

1 Jun 2026

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Property

Warning to South African landlords: Student housing crackdown and R180,000 legal shocks

1 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied.

Construction & Engineering

Architects and contractors: Get ready to unlock 2026 project wins

29 May 2026

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Markets & Investment

What Sarb’s first repo-rate hike in three years signals

Katja Hamilton 28 May 2026

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Finance

Could a Sarb rate hike reshape South Africa’s financial landscape?

28 May 2026

The Up&Up Group’s CEO and CCO announced as speakers on official Cannes Lions agenda

Cannes Lions

The Up&Up Group’s CEO and CCO announced as speakers on official Cannes Lions agenda

Issued by The Up&Up Group 28 May 2026

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Construction & Engineering

Construction of solar facility set to power 60,000 households

28 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Ola Oyetayo, chief executive officer and co-founder of Verto.

Fintech

#AfricaMonth | Paying Lagos is still harder than paying London

27 May 2026

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Residential Property

Johannesburg real estate group Firzt enters new era with rebrand

27 May 2026

Nelson Mandela Bridge with Johannesburg CBD in the background. Image credit: , , via Wikimedia Commons

Energy

Johannesburg sees light at the end of the tunnel in new deal with Eskom

27 May 2026

Advertising

Starbucks Korea sales slump after ‘Tank Day’ campaign backlash

27 May 2026

South Africa must unlock agricultural productivity to fight food inflation

Agriculture

South Africa must unlock agricultural productivity to fight food inflation

Peter Setou 26 May 2026

Santiago Sánchez-Lozano is the new CEO for WPP Production in EMEA. Source: LinkedIn.

Advertising

WPP Production appoints new CEO for EMEA region

26 May 2026

Pepkor shows growth as revenue jumps 13% to R54.8bn

Banking & Finance

Pepkor shows growth as revenue jumps 13% to R54.8bn

26 May 2026

Automotive

Motus appoints new chief executive of mobility solutions and services

26 May 2026

Source: Supplied.

Finance

#AfricaMonth | Africa's next financial chapter will be driven by educated participation

Zihaad Israfil 25 May 2026

Organisations must rethink business models for a polycrisis world, warns CIMA

Accounting & Auditing

Organisations must rethink business models for a polycrisis world, warns CIMA

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 25 May 2026

5 entrepreneurial lessons from the Premier League’s dramatic finish

Entrepreneurship

5 entrepreneurial lessons from the Premier League’s dramatic finish

Reginald Pillay 25 May 2026

IFAC and Saica to co-host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa

Accounting & Auditing

IFAC and Saica to co-host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa

Issued by SAICA 22 May 2026

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Finance

Investec ramps up fight for wealthy clients in South Africa and UK

Nqobile Dludla and Lulah Dube 22 May 2026

UP breaks ground on major solar PV project at Persequor Park

Higher Education

UP breaks ground on major solar PV project at Persequor Park

Issued by University of Pretoria 21 May 2026

CIMA president to visit South Africa

Accounting & Auditing

CIMA president to visit South Africa

Issued by AICPA & CIMA 21 May 2026

Digital infrastructure: Hopes, dreams or time for a wake-up call?

Accounting & Auditing

Digital infrastructure: Hopes, dreams or time for a wake-up call?

Issued by SAICA 21 May 2026

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Financial Services

Inflation-linked EasyETFs offer new growth pathways for local investors

20 May 2026

Higher Education

Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Unisa launch Africa Day programme in Cape Town

19 May 2026

Source: Supplied. André Botes, founder and chief executive officer of MyMoolah.

Financial Services

MyMoolah targets financial inclusion with integrated wallet launch

19 May 2026

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Construction & Engineering

Solar boom exposes critical engineering workforce gap

19 May 2026

The Lux Collective enters Rwanda with luxury tourism circuit

Hospitality

The Lux Collective enters Rwanda with luxury tourism circuit

19 May 2026