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Why 2026 will feel expensive before it gets better

Higher Education

Why 2026 will feel expensive before it gets better

Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 1 day

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Markets & Investment

The R11.5m sale that signals Cape Town's luxury property boom

2 days

Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Retail Marketing

Beyond Points: AI rewrites the rules of retail loyalty

Mosa Ntwampe, Issued by Brave Group 3 days

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Aviation

The hidden cost of blocked funds in global aviation

Thomas Reynaert 3 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Berceo Shopping Centre, in the centre of Longrono, La Rioja in Northern Spain.

Retail & Hospitality Property

Vukile's €279m Spanish deal opens new horizons

3 Feb 2026

This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. (Image source: © 123rf )

Economy

Consumers can breathe little easier as repo rate remains unchanged

30 Jan 2026

The best piece of financial advice you’ll get all year… is not what you’d expect!

Law of Succession

The best piece of financial advice you’ll get all year… is not what you’d expect!

Grant Fietze, Issued by Capital Legacy 30 Jan 2026

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Markets & Investment

Unchanged repo rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

30 Jan 2026

Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Markets & Investment

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

South Africa’s easing consumer inflation and resultant lower interest rates have begun to translate into increased home loan activity (Image source: © 123rf )

Property

Housing market recovery in 2026 as inflation eases

28 Jan 2026

Source: Pexels.

Property

Why 2026 is the best year for first-time home buyers in South Africa

Gerard Abrahamse 20 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Chief operating officer of e4, Luigi D’Amico.

Property Development

Legacy home-loan systems: The spanner in property development revival

Luigi D’Amico 16 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Tech, banks weigh on Wall Street; Trump eases Iran oil fears

Isla Binnie 15 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Yen sinks to 18-month low on election speculation

Gregor Stuart Hunter 14 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Eva August, chief executive officer of Century21 South Africa.

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Century21's Eva August: Why constraint breeds opportunity

Eva August 14 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Gold leaps to record high, dollar drops as US prosecutors target Fed's Powell

12 Jan 2026

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

Commercial & Industrial

Car sales in South Africa hit 10-year high

12 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Michael Hewson, founder and director of Graphene Economics, a specialist African transfer pricing advisory firm.

Taxation & Regulation

2026 new tax realities - navigating Africa’s aggressive scrutiny in business

9 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Goldman Sachs expects South Africa's rand to extend gains as conditions improve

Colleen Goko and Anathi Madubela 9 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Jayson-lee Collins, Director: Broll Auctions and Sales.

Property

Rising investor confidence set to transform South African commercial property in 2026

7 Jan 2026

The long hold – time in the market beats timing the market for property investors

Markets & Investment

The long hold – time in the market beats timing the market for property investors

Issued by IGrow Wealth 5 Jan 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Crystal ball 2026: Is South Africa ready for economic lift-off?

Raymond Parsons 31 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Property Development

The Western Cape's property market: A hotspot for 2026

24 Dec 2025

Vehicle industry sees record growth as Drive Motor Index soars by 7.4%

Automotive

Vehicle industry sees record growth as Drive Motor Index soars by 7.4%

19 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied.

Finance

The rise of private credit in South Africa: Opportunity or risk?

19 Dec 2025

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

Economy

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

Anathi Madubela 18 Dec 2025

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Marketing & Media

Global ad market growth to accelerate, Big Tech takes market share

18 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

AfDB raises $11bn for low-cost lending window, no word on US funding

Duncan Miriri 18 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South African inflation expectations fall after setting of 3% target

12 Dec 2025

Tap-to-pay and virtual cards reshape Black Friday in SA

Retail

Tap-to-pay and virtual cards reshape Black Friday in SA

9 Dec 2025

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

Trends

Retailers prepare for promising holiday spending in South Africa

5 Dec 2025

The gaming industry is facing significant challenges and opportunities as it adapts to a changing landscape (Image source: © 123rf )

Digital

AI drives gaming industry as growth slows

Danette Breitenbach 4 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Euro hits almost seven-week high, dollar broadly lower

Karen Brettell 4 Dec 2025

Financial stress shifts Black Friday focus from luxury to necessity

Sales

Financial stress shifts Black Friday focus from luxury to necessity

2 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Miyelani Holeni, chief adviser at Ntiyiso Consulting Group.

Infrastructure & Utilities

The hidden risk in SA’s tighter inflation band

Miyelani Holeni 2 Dec 2025

Lower inflation target to recharge residential market confidence

Residential Property

Lower inflation target to recharge residential market confidence

Issued by Landsdowne Property Group 1 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. Nquthu Shopping Centre.

Property

Surpassing market forecasts, Fairvest marks a milestone with its 2025 performance

1 Dec 2025

A practical guide to building a better credit score in South Africa - Finance365

Financial Services

A practical guide to building a better credit score in South Africa - Finance365

Issued by Finance365 3 Dec 2025

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Mixed-Use Property

South Africa's exit from FATF grey list: A turning point for eager property investors

26 Nov 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

The Reserve Bank's rate reduction: A new chapter for the South African economy?

Katja Hamilton 20 Nov 2025

Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

Industrial & Logistics Property

Distributable earnings rise as Dipula reopens its growth pipeline

Issued by Catchwords 14 Nov 2025

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Standard Bank opens Egypt office to tap Gulf–Africa flows as outlook brightens

Mohamed Ezz 13 Nov 2025

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Single women drive surge in first-time home purchases — Absa

7 Nov 2025

Lebo Gaoaketse head of marketing and communication at WesBank. (Image supplied)

Automotive

SA's new vehicle sales hit 10-year high as confidence returns

4 Nov 2025

Markets & Investment

US, Japan, and Eurozone's central banks diverge in rate policies

Izak Odendaal 4 Nov 2025