The Business Weekly

21/07/2025

"Initial reports indicate that the Department of Labour closed the current ward due to intense cold temperatures. The DA is further concerned that the closure of the ward is only a symptom of the bigger underlying issues of mismanagement that have plagued the hospital over the years. In 2024, a fire broke out in the main maternity ward, which also resulted in its closure."

It raises serious concerns about service availability.

21/07/2025

"We are using the Infrastructure Fund to invest in the roads that link communities to economic centres and the water projects that supply expanding cities and towns. We have amended the regulations for Public Private Partnerships to make it easier for the private sector to invest in infrastructure ranging from renewable energy generation to housing."

"We are using the Infrastructure Fund to invest in the roads that link communities to economic centres."

21/07/2025

The African defending champions, though starting slow, they showed determination to win the match, in the 22nd minute of the game, South Africa had a threatening opportunity to score against the Lionesses of Teranga but were unable to convert.

Banyana Banyana finally found the net in the second half.

21/07/2025

It says its Captains earn, between R1.8 and R2.3 million annually; placing them well within the top 1% of earners in South Africa. The airline explained that many pilots earn more than members of FlySafair’s Executive Committee and that their salaries are regularly benchmarked against those at other local airlines and are higher than most.

The company’s current offer is a 5.7% increase on base pay which is 1.5% above inflation.

21/07/2025

"Our April WEO forecast projected global growth of 2.8 percent in 2025 and 3.0 percent in 2026, well below the historical average of 3.7 percent. This included significant downgrades to major economies such as the U.S. and China, owing to greater policy uncertainty, trade tensions, and softer demand momentum. Global headline inflation was projected to decline, but at a slower pace, reaching 4.3 percent in 2025 and 3.6 percent in 2026."

Economic indicators reflect a complex backdrop shaped by trade tensions.

21/07/2025

This landmark event aims to accelerate regional industrialisation by strengthening the leather value chain across SADC Member States.

This landmark event aims to accelerate regional industrialisation.

18/07/2025

The state-of-the-art library built at the tune of R23 million will fulfil the information needs of the community. The library is envisaged to assist in uplifting the community through the provision of educational and skills development resources as well as access to information.

The state-of-the-art library built at the tune of R23 million.

18/07/2025

The report further shows that the province contributing the most to total income in 2023 was Western Cape (R100,9 billion of the national total), followed by Free State (R80,2 billion), Gauteng (R55,5 billion), Mpumalanga (R52,2 billion) and North West (R52,2 billion).

Total income for the agricultural industry in 2023 was R491,7 billion.

18/07/2025

The DA will hold the president to account on every finding and recommendation made by this committee, and we will fight in cabinet and parliament for swift and visible action.

Parliament must not be side-lined and the work of parliament to hold the executive to account.

18/07/2025

The incentives are aimed at providing financial and non-financial support for businesses to remain sustainable, acquire production equipment and machinery to create more jobs, and improve township economy.

The incentives provide a unique opportunity for the business owners.

16/07/2025

There's a risk of a coup d'etat in SA

The Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media on Tuesday, 15 July 2025, that there is a risk of a coup d'etat in the country.

She however assured South Africans that the intelligence is monitoring the situation and that there are measures in place to mitigate the risk.

Ntshavheni said, there has been no attempt of carrying out the coup in the past few weeks. She said risks do not necessarily mean that they will be implemented by those who are planning it, but the state security is on high alert. She affirmed that there are people who are planning a coup d'etat.

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14/07/2025

Residents in Mangaung Metro are reminded of a 36 hours water shutdown from Monday, 14 July to Tuesday, 15 July, due to a scheduled winter maintenance program, the areas to be affected include Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu.