Oil rises as US-Iran peace hopes fade – SABC News

Oil prices were slightly higher on Tuesday, gaining for a third straight session, as prospects for a US-Iranian peace deal dimmed after Tehran said it would adopt a more offensive

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Mpumalanga launches project aimed at assisting emerging farmers

Mpumalanga Agriculture MEC Khethiwe Moeketsi says the provincial government is creating opportunities for emerging farmers to grow their businesses. Moeketsi was speaking in Kwaggafontein, where she unveiled a project dubbed

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OPINION | Is South Africa’s auto market at a turning point? – SABC News

By Muhammed Ebrahim The proliferation of new vehicle brands in the South African market presents both a significant competitive challenge and an important opportunity for established vehicle manufacturers. New models,

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Solidarity gives thumbs up to Safair Holdings, Harith Aviation merger

Solidarity trade union says they are in support of Harith Aviation’s proposed acquisition of Safair Holdings. This comes as the Competition Tribunal on Monday heard oral arguments on the acquisition

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Student accommodation costs raise funding concerns

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has raised concerns over the rising cost of student accommodation, warning it is placing pressure on the student funding system. The committee says the

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SA targets 50% intra-SADC trade under chairmanship: Lamola – SABC News

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says achieving at least 50% of Southern African Development Community (SADC)-intra trade in the foreseeable future will be the best legacy for South

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Retailer SPAR’s chairman and deputy chair resign

South African retailer SPAR Group said on Monday that its chairman, Mike Bosman ​and deputy chair Shirley Zinn had resigned from ‌the board with immediate effect, prompting the appointment of

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Workers at RCL Foods on strike over salary increases

Workers at RCL Foods Sugar and Milling, affiliated to different labour unions, have embarked on a protected strike action following a deadlock in salary negotiations. They are demanding a 13%

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Ndabeni to update on Spaza Shop Support Fund implementation

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni will on Monday provide an update on the implementation of the Spaza Shop Support Fund. Ndabeni is expected to provide an update on the

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US Senate votes to extend AGOA for another two years

The US Senate has voted overwhelmingly to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key trade agreement with Africa, for another two years. The Senate voted 90 to

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