South Africa’s gold producers stay in the shallows as prices surge

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Record gold prices are pushing South Africa’s beleaguered mining industry to find new ways to recover the metal that sidestep the costly deep-shaft mining of old, industry executives said.

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Stakeholders and investors will gather to boost industrialisation and jobs in Northern Cape in April

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Investors and stakeholders from the government, academia and business sectors are set to gather in Kimberley next month for the inaugural Northern Cape Investment and Jobs Conference. The conference...

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Coca-Cola system contributed R51.2bn to bolster economic growth in SA in 2024

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A comprehensive socio-economic impact study, conducted by global consulting firm Steward, reveals that the Coca-Cola system in South Africa – comprising Coca-Cola and its authorised bottlers – alongside a...

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World markets reverse course, stocks rally as Trump postpones Iran military strikes

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World markets rapidly reversed course on Monday, 23 March 2026 after US President Donald Trump said he will order the military to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power...

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Property leaders warn: Interest rate hike could crush South Africa’s fragile economy

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South Africa’s property sector is urging the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold as it prepares for its upcoming policy meeting, warning that a premature hike could...

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There Is No Such Thing as “Hands-Free” Property Investing

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by Ezra Rasethe, Founder and CEO of investRand There Is No Such Thing as “Hands-Free” Property Investing The phrase sounds attractive. “Hassle-free.” “Hands-free.” “Passive.” It implies absence. Absence of...

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South Africa: Home Affairs Reform Sees Recognition of Muslim Marriage Officers

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised...

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Namibia: Opposition Accuses Swapo of ‘Treasonous’ Social Protection Budget

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[Namibian] Opposition parties have criticised the 2026/27 national budget, demanding significant increases to social grants and pensions to protect Namibia’s most vulnerable citizens from inflation.

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South Africa: Progress At Last On Khayelitsha Sewer Line Repairs

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[GroundUp] Dozens of households have had to be relocated

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South Africa: Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year

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[Scrolla] The Chief Justice earns the most on the new list, taking home more than R3.3-million a year from April 2025. The Public Protector earns just over R2.7-million a...

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