Good morning. Today we’re covering the possibility that the National Prosecuting Authority misses its self-imposed deadline to bring nine State Capture cases to court, there’s further investigation into the Sasfin Bank–Gold Leaf Tobacco dirty cigarette money scandal, and the JSE will get its first medical cannabis listing. No high-profile politicians in the dock yet as …
Good morning. Today we’re covering Prosus’ intention to sell off its shares in Chinese tech firm Tencent, the European Central Bank raised the interest rate by 75 basis points, and the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Prosus sells 1 million Tencent shares and confirms it’s looking to trade more – Fin24 The …
Good morning. Today we’re covering the recall of Purity baby powder, which saw R1.9 billion wiped off Tiger Brands market value, diesel did not decrease as much as petrol this week raising red flags, and Apple released its latest line-up of iPhones. Baby powder recall the latest slip-up for Tiger Brands – Business Day (for …
Good morning. Today we’re covering the contraction of the GDP means SA’s growth rate is expected to be less than 2%, the nominations process for ANC leadership positions officially opens today, and Twitter hits back at the bot whistle-blower arguing the claims were never made while he was still employed with the company. Economists dial …
Good morning. Today we’re covering new details that have emerged from Phala Phala, cabinet is in discussion over introducing an economic relief package to deal with the cost of living crisis, and Britons don’t expect new prime minister Liz Truss to be much better than Boris Johnson. Phala Phala: Mystery Sudanese businessman paid $580 000 …
Good morning. Today we’re covering President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with US President Joe Biden this week, Gauteng Premier David Makhura’s exit from his post, and the millions of rands spent by police on safety and security for political parties. Nuclear high on agenda when Ramaphosa meets Biden – Business Day (for subscribers) President Cyril Ramaphosa …
Good morning. Today we’re covering Eskom CEO André de Ruyter’s comments that the power utility is still in the throes of corruption. Investigating Directorate head Andrea Johnson calls recent state capture arrests a good week for SA. Twitter will finally introduce an edit button but you’ll have to pay to access it. ‘Corruption is still …
Good morning. Today we’re covering Jacob Zuma’s bond repayment and if the former president is unable to repay what he owes – he risks losing everything. Eskom has given its load shedding outlook for the next year, and the Reserve Bank wants to probe the Phala Phala farm robbery further. Jacob Zuma must cough up …
Good morning. Today we’re covering President Cyril Ramaphosa’s refusal to answer any questions surrounding the Phala Phala farm robbery, a police plane crashed after take-off from Rand Airport, killing five people, and South African GDP growing slower than the rest of the world. Uproar in parliament as Ramaphosa stays mum on Phala Phala robbery – …
Good morning. Today we’re covering the arrest of former Transnet and Eskom chief executive Brian Molefe, nearly a third of South Africans are still reliant on using cash, and central banks will push us into a recession if it means taming inflation. Life of Brian: Molefe’s fall from executive darling to court room 9 – …
