55+ min ago   (642+ words) Though they might sometimes annoy the living daylights out of rivals with the way they go about things, the only thing that really matters for the Springboks is winning for South African people from all walks of life, coach Rassie…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago   (495+ words) Lesaka Technologies’ plan to improve performance in its merchant business relies on a similar playbook used for the consumer division. The company until recently consisted of two divisions: a merchant unit and a consumer segment. The consumer unit focuses on…...

7+ hour, 47+ min ago   (135+ words) businessday.co.za Lesaka targets three-million customers by 2029 The fintech group looks to accelerate growth through acquisition of Bank Zero Story audio is generated using AI Fintech group Lesaka Technologies is targeting three-million consumer customers by 2029 as it looks to…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (269+ words) The Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) is to be commended for remaining steadfast in upholding the rules regarding the submission of councillor candidates for the November 4 local government elections despite vehement objections by the ANC. Adding to the ANC fiasco…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (356+ words) A few weeks ago Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago delivered what should be a deeply consequential speech for South African economic policymakers and stakeholders. In his principal and vice-chancellor public lecture on leadership engagement at the University of South Africa,…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (315+ words) State-owned freight and rail group Transnet reported a R4.6bn profit for the year ended March from a loss of R1.9bn in the previous year — its first profit in four years as reforms takes shape. The group’s revenue increased 7.1% to R88.6bn, tracking improved rail…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (258+ words) Pan African Resources expects its full-year HEPS to almost triple, supported by higher gold prices and a rise in the amount of metal sold. The gold producer said in a trading statement on Thursday that HEPS was expected to be…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (565+ words) Sanlam has reported flat first half earnings as elevated weather-related insurance claims in South Africa and parts of Africa and the stronger rand, which reduced the translated value of earnings from businesses outside South Africa, weighed on performance. The group…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (315+ words) While the Waterfront has been successful economically, that success has pushed up surrounding property values in Green Point, De Waterkant and the Foreshore. Disagreement has simmered about whether this represents healthy urban regeneration or displacement of lower-income residents and businesses…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (735+ words) Outside suppliers of clothing and textiles continue to have their way with billions in government procurement of these products, despite the government having a master plan aimed at saving the local textile sector. A report by the Localisation Support Fund…...