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Rand at the mercy of broader global forces

    The rand has benefitted from dollar weakness in recent sessions as slower-than-expected US inflation data eased pressure on the Federal Reserve to aggressively raise interest rates.Finance, Citadel, HeadlineRead More

    Proposed changes to drinking laws in South Africa

      The recent Enyobeni Tavern tragedy where a number of underage drinkers passed away has reopened the debate around alcohol regulation and its abuse in South Africa.Lifestyle, Headline, SaapaRead More

      Stop trying to make the NHI happen – fix what we’ve got: expert

        South African think tank, the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA) hosted a discussion this week about the viability of the government’s National Health Insurance scheme, which it says is moving full steam ahead, despite concerns raised by stakeholders in the private and public healthcare space.Government, Headline, national health insuranceRead More

        New bank branches for smart ID and passports in South Africa hit a roadblock

          In 2021, the Department of Home Affairs said it wanted to expand its satellite branch strategy to at least 70 bank branches across the country, with the rollout expected to start on 1 July 2022. However, over a month after the planned start date, there has been no word about new branches or services on offer.Government, ABSA, FNB, Headline, Nedbank,… Read More »New bank branches for smart ID and passports in South Africa hit a roadblock

          Oil rig headed to drill in South Africa waters

            A rig hired by Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas and partners is headed for waters off South Africa, where a surge of legal moves to block fossil-fuel exploration has taken place.Energy, Eco Atlantic Oil & Ga, Headline, ShellRead More

            Telkom says no merger offer received from Rain

              Telkom SA SOC Ltd has received no offer or proposal from South Africa’s Rain to merge, the partly state-owned telecom company said in response to a statement from its smaller rival.Mobile, Headline, Rain, TelkomRead More