Category: BUSINESS
Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association announces higher taxi fares
The Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association in Limpopo has announced an increase in taxi fares with effect from today, citing rising fuel prices. The fare between Seshego and Polokwane has increased
Read More80% of South African homeowners are underinsured: Expert
Senior adjudicator at a home insurance company has revealed that 80% of South African homeowners are underinsured. As extreme weather events become more frequent and more destructive, there are growing
Read MoreMpumalanga unemployment hits 36.3%
There have been more than 53 000 job losses in Mpumalanga between January and March this year. The province’s unemployment rate has increased to 36.3% from 32.3% in the previous
Read MoreMotorists to brace for another fuel hike in June: CEF
Motorists can brace for another fuel price hike in June although it might be less severe for petrol users. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows that diesel
Read MoreFirstRand’s Kobus says infrastructure backlog demands faster action – SABC News
South Africa is facing a growing infrastructure backlog with maintenance deficits just for government properties exceeding R30 billion in 2025. It is for this reason that FirstRand Head of Infrastructure,
Read MoreNecsa CEO says decentralisation, affordability must go hand-in-hand – SABC News
Group Chief Executive Officer of the South African Nuclear Energy, Loyiso Tyabashe, says while decentralisation of energy production is key, special focus must be paid to affordability. Tyabashe was speaking
Read MoreAfrica’s Travel Indaba attracts 9 800 visitors – SABC News
Organisers of Africa’s largest travel trade show, the Africa’s Travel Indaba, say this year’s strong turnout from both international and local delegates shows that the event continues to hold significant
Read MoreEskom spends R469 million on diesel since April
Eskom has spent at least R469.24 million on diesel since 1 April, primarily on independent power producers (IPPs), despite a stable grid so far this winter. The latest data from
Read MoreMEC Dunga paints worrying picture of Gauteng finances – SABC News
Gauteng Finance MEC, Nkululeko Dunga, has painted a worrying state of finances in the province, citing unauthorised spending patterns and departments underspending their budgets. He was delivering the provincial state
Read MoreMining production rises 2.5% year-on-year in March
Data released by Statistics South Africa shows mining production has increased by 2.5% year-on-year in March. While the rise in output was still positive, it is slower than the 9.7 %
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