Business
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Giant avocado takes social media by storm as Woolworths launches Avozilla
Woolworths launches Avozilla, an extra-large locally grown avocado that has taken South African social media by storm with impressive size.
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High Court halts Ekapa’s liquidation in favour of Numsa’s business rescue bid
The High Court in Kimberley has ordered that Ekapa Minerals be placed under supervision and business rescue, halting the immediate liquidation and total closure of the diamond operation.
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Entries open for 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s premier wine contest
Entries for the 2026 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s longest-running and most prestigious wine competition, are now open.
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DA calls for private operators to take over rail freight amid Transnet’s R353-billion economic damage
DA urges private concessions to operate South Africa’s freight rail network after Transnet’s failures cost economy R353-billion in 2023.
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Reserve bank hold rates in July, but the path down remains on pause
The South African Reserve Bank held rates steady, keeping the repo rate at 7% and prime, the rate that sets most home loan repayments at 10.50%.
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Africa’s largest hybrid renewable energy project goes live in Northern Cape
TotalEnergies launched the R7,6-billion Hydra Project near De Aar in the Northern Cape to power 200 000 South African homes.
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EU fines Google almost one billion euro in move that could strain US relations
European Union fines Google €890 million for anti-competitive practices, risking diplomatic tensions with Washington ahead of trade deal anniversary.
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Spaza shop owners can access up to R100 000 in government funding
Spaza shop owners can apply for government funding of up to R100 000 to upgrade their businesses and improve operations in townships and rural areas.
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Stel KI omsigtig in, maan oud-adjunkspeaker van Wes-Kaapse parlement
KI skep nuwe moontlikhede vir ondernemings, maar menslike waardes, etiek en verantwoordelikheid moet steeds die ontwikkeling daarvan rig.
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Kom leer meer oor beskermde landbou by Nampo Kaap in September
Die seminaar gaan kyk hoe tonnelproduksie, hidroponika, klimaatbeheer en presisiewaterbestuur die Wes-Kaapse groentebedryf kan versterk.
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