Business
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Economic boost as Cape Town events generate over R2,5 billion
Cape Town’s thriving events industry delivered substantial economic returns in 2025, with more than 3.4 million spectators and participants contributing to the city’s economic growth.
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Kimberley-born intellectual returns as new chancellor at Sol Plaatje University
Thebe Ikalafeng, an influential author and scholar, has been appointed chancellor of Sol Plaatje University, effective 16 January, for five years.
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Tech platforms introduce new filters to combat AI slop surge
Major tech platforms introduce new filters to help users avoid AI slop – low-quality synthetic content flooding social media and video platforms.
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Rand strengthens to highest level since 2022 as gold hits record
SA rand reaches strongest level since June 2022, up 0.3% as gold breaks $5200 record amid dollar weakness and rate decision awaited.
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Rare 41.82-carat blue diamond recovered at South African mine
Petra Diamonds Limited discovered a rare 41.82-carat blue diamond at Cullinan Mine, characterized as Type IIb, undergoing extensive analysis.
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Departement weer verhinder om gebou te betree; bittere hofstryd duur voort
Die Hooggeregshof in Kimberley gryp weer in rakende ‘n stryd tussen die Noord-Kaapse departement van vervoer en veiligheidskakeling, en Ocean Echo Properties.
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Chery SA secures deal to purchase Nissan’s Rosslyn facility
Chinese automaker Chery SA to acquire Nissan’s historic Rosslyn manufacturing plant, preserving jobs for majority of workers at 60-year-old facility.
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Five energy market realities in 2026
If you ever find yourself sitting around a C-suite industry dinner table, you’ll soon notice that since the recent-ish abolition of loadshedding (long may it last!),the energy conversation is generally filled […]
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KPMG’s Frank Blackmore: Reserve Bank expected to hold rates in January, with cuts likely later in 2026
Inflation for 2025 has come in at 3.2% – just marginally higher than the 3% target set by the Reserve Bank. Even though towards the end of 2025, there was […]
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Retailer’s rooftop solar systems powers close to 12 300 households
The Shoprite Group has achieved a major sustainability milestone with the installation of its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
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