Business
Drugmakers warn imports are squeezing out local suppliers
Local manufacturers lose ground in key health tenders as imports rise, Pharmisa says
By Tamar Kahn
Mr Price flags online gambling as rival for consumers’ wallets
The fashion retailer delivers stronger profits but warns consumers remain under pressure
By Nompilo Zulu
Breaking up is hard to do for Eskom
Power utility seeks consultants to assess funding implications and credit considerations ahead of tricky transmission separation
SA among 60 countries facing new 12.5% tariff from US
Proposed tariff on SA is subject to public hearings scheduled for July 7
By Thando Maeko
Amazon launches Prime in SA as e-commerce battle intensifies
Retail giant bundles free rapid delivery, streaming and gaming perks
By Nompilo Zulu
MultiChoice’s new owner Canal+ begins trading on JSE
Canal+ is also listed on the LSE, where it will retain its primary listing
By Mudiwa Gavaza
Volkswagen Group Africa produces one millionth Polo in Kariega
The milestone vehicle is a smoky grey, right-hand-drive Polo GTI destined for SA
By Herald Reporter
Walmer move marks new era for business solutions provider
What began as a small part-time accounting venture in the 1990s has grown into one of the Eastern Cape’s longstanding business solutions providers, with a recent move to new headquarters in Walmer marking a new chapter in the company’s evolution.
By Meagan Roos
Households brace for pain as Reserve Bank comes down hard on inflation
Bank raises rate 25 basis points, citing rising risks driven by higher oil prices
By Stella Mapenzauswa
Life Healthcare to add more beds at hospitals and recruit 140 specialists
Life Healthcare will continue to drive occupancies to 68%, with paid patient days (PPD) growth expected to be relatively flat. Revenue growth for the full year is expected to be about 2%
By Thabiso Mochiko
Annual producer inflation doubles to 4.8% in April
Petroleum and chemical products lead broad-based jump
By Stella Mapenzauswa
SA’s farm exports jump 11% despite port bottlenecks
Strong demand lifts agricultural trade surplus as logistics challenges raise costs for growers
By Tara Roos
SA’s vehicle trade deficit with China and India hits R90bn
Growing imports widen vehicle trade gap and intensify pressure on local producers
By Kabelo Khumalo
Eskom’s biggest threat is no longer load-shedding, says BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso says while Eskom had gone a year without load-shedding, municipal debt exceeding R130bn poses the biggest financial risk to the power utility’s recovery.
By Luyolo Mkentane
Buckle up: Reserve Bank likely to raise interest rates
The South African Reserve Bank is increasingly likely to raise interest rates next week.
By Stella Mapenzauswa
