In December 2025, the entertainment world was shaken by the announcement that Netflix would acquire Warner Bros.’ storied film and television studios, along with its streaming assets including HBO and HBO Max. The agreement — valued at roughly $82.7 billion in enterprise value and...
Coca-Cola's Bitter Pill: Massive Job Cuts and the Worsening State of South Africa's Labor Market
The recent announcement by Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) to retrench over 600 workers is more than just a corporate restructuring story; it's a grim reflection of the profound challenges...
Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa’s investment landscape appears to be entering a cautiously optimistic phase, according to the newly released Global Investment View Q2 2025 report from Investec Wealth & Investment International. The comprehensive outlook, which reflects sentiment from global investment strategists, presents...
South Africa is set to introduce newly designed R50 and R100 banknotes starting in June, as part of the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) ongoing efforts to modernize its currency and enhance security features. This rollout follows the successful updates to the R10, R20, and R200 notes...
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will release its much-anticipated Economic Survey of South Africa on 5 June 2025. The survey, conducted every two years, will evaluate South Africa’s macroeconomic performance, social indicators, investment climate, and policy effectiveness.
Preliminary reports suggest the OECD...
Motorists across the country have received a welcome reprieve as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy announced a fuel price decrease of R1.27 per litre for petrol. The adjustment, which took effect on 1 June 2025, is largely due to a combination of...
