1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (622+ words) Today, the challenge is broader than keeping the lights on, it is affordability, predictability, reliability and access. It is about giving people the confidence in the services they depend on everyday; and this is how utilities of the future will…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago   (884+ words) DebtBusters found that the proportion of respondents who said they would consider debt counselling increased from 36% last year to 40% this year. Image: Vitaly Gariev | Unsplash South Africans may be watching this week's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting closely, but for…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (618+ words) The price of fuel is set to increase next Wednesday. Patrick Kelly, Stats SA's chief director for price statistics, said higher fuel prices were overwhelmingly responsible for the acceleration. Image: Karen Sandison / Independent Media A sharp rise in fuel prices…...

7+ hour, 23+ min ago   (958+ words) A new analysis argues that the decline of formal employment is closely linked to weakening democratic participation, revealing a growing divide between prosperous and struggling communities. Image: Ayanda Ndamane / Independent Newspapers Post apartheid South Africa has never experienced the level…...

1+ day, 25+ min ago   (831+ words) Discover the key findings from the 2026 FNB Retirement Insights Survey, revealing how South Africans are adapting their retirement planning amidst rising costs and economic challenges. More South Africans are taking retirement planning more seriously than ever before, but many remain…...

9+ hour, 58+ min ago   (569+ words) The Hydra project combines a 216 MW solar plant with a 500 MWh battery storage system, marking a major milestone in South Africa's energy transition and energy security ambitions. Africa's largest hybrid renewable energy project has officially been inaugurated in the Northern…...

12+ hour, 21+ min ago   (824+ words) This article explores a recent dispute over an income protection policy, highlighting the dangers of ambiguous insurance contracts and the importance of consumer vigilance in managing their insurance rights. Income protection cover is meant to provide financial security when illness…...

18+ hour, 29+ min ago   (545+ words) The Springboks' weekend victory over Wales not only completed a perfect opening block to the Nations Championship, but also cleared the runway for the next phase of Rassie Erasmus' masterplan – reintegrating a host of injured stars against Argentina before unleashing…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (583+ words) In a note on asset allocation and strategy, Anchor Capital said the balance of risks has shifted increasingly in favour of SA equities. The domestic economy is improving from a low base, inflation remains contained, fiscal credibility has strengthened, and…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (687+ words) Despite a looming El Niño, South Africa's maize exports have increased compared to last year, according to the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz). Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, said that South Africa’s maize exports this year are…...