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...

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has chosen to keep its key lending rate steady, a decision that comes after a series of cuts and signals a period of caution and assessment. While the move was not unanimous, it reflects a deliberate strategy by...

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...

The news this past week that Goodyear South Africa intends to discontinue its tyre manufacturing operations at its Kariega (formerly Uitenhage) plant in Nelson Mandela Bay sent shockwaves through the local economy and labor unions. This move, which comes after 78 years of the...

The unlikely alliance between President Donald Trump and tech titan Elon Musk has spectacularly imploded, triggering a very public feud with potentially far-reaching consequences. What began as a surprising partnership, seeing Musk take on a role within the Trump administration to streamline government efficiency,...

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has once again demonstrated his commitment to global progress, announcing that the majority of his personal wealth — over $50 billion — will be dedicated to improving health and education systems in Africa over the next two decades. Speaking...