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Scania South Africa showcased its new Super truck at the NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 in Bothaville, Free State, highlighting the transport solution’s focus on fuel efficiency, operational performance and sustainability. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

Fraud attempts targeting South Africa's banking sector have escalated to alarming levels, according to a recent survey that painted a troubling picture of a system struggling to defend against sophisticated criminal tactics. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

As South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis deepens, a new agricultural pilot is testing whether small scale farming entrepreneurship can provide a sustainable solution to both joblessness and food insecurity. businessreport.co.za/entrepreneurs/…

As South Africans brace for potential inflation increases linked to global energy shocks, another less visible threat is quietly adding pressure to household budgets: cybercrime. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are keeping global oil prices elevated, with economists warning that South Africans could soon feel the effects through higher fuel costs. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

Eskom announced disciplinary action against several employees implicated in irregularities linked to a diesel procurement and storage contract, warning that criminal charges could follow as investigations deepen into alleged governance failures. businessreport.co.za/2026-05-15-esk…

Stefanutti Stocks Holdings’ share price shot up 8.68% on the JSE Friday morning after it predicted a 195% to 215% increase in headline earnings per share for the year to February 28, 2026. businessreport.co.za/companies/2026…

The Motor Industry Staff Association called for urgent support and compassion for communities devastated by severe flooding and storms in the Western Cape, as humanitarian organisations and major retailers intensify relief efforts across the province. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

Equites Property Fund reported a sturdy 3.6% rise in portfolio value in 2025 as it pivots to its SA assets in a market where the Middle East conflict is likely to boost already strong demand for state-of-the-art distribution and logistics centres. businessreport.co.za/companies/2026…

"The uncomfortable truth is that many of the jobs our education system is preparing young people for today may not exist at scale in a decade’s time." businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

The Supreme Court of Appeal judgment in Glencore Operations SA and Others v Commissioner for SARS an is of broader significance than a mining dispute. businessreport.co.za/personal-finan…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that some of SA’s biggest investment commitments, particularly in renewable energy infrastructure and data centres, are not generating jobs at the scale needed to tackle the country’s unemployment crisis. businessreport.co.za/2026-05-14-inv…

South Africa’s mining sector lost momentum in March as production growth came in below market expectations, highlighting growing pressure on the industry from weaker global demand, rising input costs and persistent operational challenges. businessreport.co.za/2026-05-14-min…

The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association, representing more than 35 000 township liquor traders across the province, has welcomed the release of the Gauteng Liquor Board Committee of Inquiry report. businessreport.co.za/2026-05-14-gau…

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South Africa’s grain producers are facing mounting financial strain as soaring input costs, weak commodity prices and growing debt pressures squeeze profitability across the agricultural sector. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

Global Trade Centre SA said an investigation into the acquisition of assets in Germany had not yet reached final conclusions, but “indications of irregularities” had been identified. businessreport.co.za/companies/2026…

The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has called for urgent governance reforms, stronger accountability and accelerated labour market interventions as it adopted its Draft Report on Budget Vote 31 for the 2026/27 financial year. businessreport.co.za/2026-05-14-par…

The National Treasury has defended the country’s local government funding framework while acknowledging growing concerns from provinces over municipal finances, infrastructure backlogs and the need for reforms to the provincial equitable share system. businessreport.co.za/economy/2026-0…

The Capital Hotels Group and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have unveiled a R270 million hotel and apartment development in Gqeberha, as investors move to capitalise on South Africa’s booming tourism sector. businessreport.co.za/2026-05-14-cap…