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Uber Moto offers a faster and more affordable way to navigate Johannesburg.

Booming deliveries power EV ambitions

Government hopes electric motorcycles will become the first building block of a locally manufactured EV ecosystem

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IT costs set to soar

Personal computing becomes more expensive just as more powerful hardware is needed for AI-enabled software. That creates a widening affordability gap.

Tongaat Hulett supports between 35,000 and 40,000 direct jobs at farm level and at its mills and refinery, making it an economic anchor for entire rural communities in the province. Picture:
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IDC doubles down on Tongaat bet

The IDC is preparing to deepen its involvement in the rescue of Tongaat Hulett despite the sugar producer carrying liabilities of about R15 billion, arguing that the transaction offers the best opportunity to preserve value, protect…

Private-label products account for about 22% of Spar’s total sales.
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Spar eyes own-brand comeback path

Private-label products is set to play an increasingly important role in Spar's recovery strategy as the retailer looks to improve margins, boost retailer profitability and strengthen its competitive position

TFG group CEO Anthony Thunström. Picture: SUPPLIED

TFG to cut floorspace, including 100 stores

Retail group TFG plans to close 100 underperforming stores and reduce inventory purchases as it anticipates another subdued year locally.

Mr Price group CEO Mark Blair.

Mr Price hails strong year

Mr Price’s share price closed 15% higher on Friday at R172 after the retailer reported stronger earnings growth and improved margins for the year to March 2026.

The latest forfeiture figures come amid heightened scrutiny of South Africa’s gambling sector. Stock image.

Gamblers lose millions amid clampdown on illegal betting

The National Gambling Board stressed that consumers should verify whether an operator is licensed in South Africa before placing bets or participating in gambling activities.

Boxer CEO Marek Masojada. File photo.

Boxer builds new income streams

Boxer is increasingly looking beyond traditional grocery retail as it builds new revenue streams through supplier data analytics, media advertising and digital services — part of a broader strategy to deepen monetisation opportunities

SAA's acting CEO Matshela Seshibe.

SAA bets on new routes in Africa for growth

South African Airways is placing Africa at the centre of its long-term recovery strategy, betting that rising intra-continental travel demand will drive growth over the next decade.

Smartphone with gambling mobile application, ball and money banknotes. Stock photo.

Sun International flags regulatory risk as online gambling grows

Addiction to gambling is ringing alarm bells and government moves to counter it are likely to affect the companies behind it

Forecourt operators are increasingly investing in partnerships, food services and customer experience. Stock photo.
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Garage forecourts reinvent convenience stores

Forecourts pivot to food, retail and services as fuel demand falls

The watchdog’s oversight comes amid concerns about the MultiChoice-Canal+ merger. File photo.
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Watchdog keeps tabs on Canal+

The Competition Commission is set to closely police MultiChoice and Canal+ to ensure they meet the terms of their merger.

Hellmann's, a brand of Unilever, is seen on display in a store in New York City, US. File photo.

Marmite maker confirms offer by US firm

Unilever said on Friday it is in talks with US-based McCormick & Company about selling its foods business, in a potential deal that would bring together its Hellmann’s and Knorr brands with McCormick’s iconic Cholula hot sauce.

Ockert Janse van Rensburg.
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Motus turns to multifranchising amid Asian squeeze

Multi-brand dealerships help offset pressure from new entrants and buyer shifts

Wiphold group CEO, Gloria Serobe.

WIPHOLD buys Zaad seed group with PIC for R1.4bn

A consortium led by women-led investment group Wiphold and the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has bought agricultural seeds business Zaad Group for R1.4bn from JSE-listed Zeder Investments.