100 surgeries underway to celebrate Mandela’s centenary
The Western Cape Department of Health has announced that it will perform 100 nose, ear, hip replacement and knee surgeries to contribute to the centenary celebrations of...
R53,8 million apartment sold in Cape Town
With a record selling price of R53,8 million for an apartment in Bantry Bay, Cape Town beach apartments remain among the most desired property...
Farm robotics impact on labour shortage being ‘over-estimated’
Gaps between developing market-ready technology and on-farm use mean farm businesses could have to wait a long time until they see the benefits.
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SA traders urged to focus on neighbours
South Africa has lost more than half of its capital-goods share of the market over the last decade, losing out to aggressive competition in...
Fear of failure hinders South Africa’s aspiring entrepreneurs
According to the 2017/2018 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report, 43% of South Africans perceived good entrepreneurial opportunities, yet only 11% of entrepreneurs were engaged in...
Business confidence in agricultural sector remains positive
Rainfall has had a more than expected impact on business confidence, while the land issue was a big disruptor to confidence.
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Five massive data breaches affecting South Africans
Following the Liberty Holding’s data breach, the Information Regulator is concerned about the increasing number of cyber attacks affecting personal data in South Africa.
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PPC gains from aborted takeover
South African cement producer PPC's share price has gained more than 26percent on the JSE since it managed to shrug off a takeover attempt...
Capitec and Nedbank shortlisted to buy South Africa’s ninth largest bank
The Portuguese government has approved a shortlist of four potential buyers to participate in the second phase of the sale process of Mercantile Bank.
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SLG aims to tackle South Africa’s limited gas supply
Spring Lights Gas (SLG), the second-largest trading 100percent black-owned company of natural gas in South Africa after Sasol Gas, aims to tackle South Africa’s...
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