Matsamo Traditional Council Spokesperson Mbuso Thumbathi

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has been in existence for five years now and has recently held its quarterly meeting. The session discussed amongst others, the Komati Power Station Redevelopment Initiative and the status of the Just Energy Transition Investment Plan Implementation. We had a chat with the Head of…

Pick n Pay’s strategic downscaling marks a turning point for the South African retail sector. One of the country’s largest retailers is undergoing a significant ‘back to basics’ reset, which includes the closure or conversion of more than 100 underperforming stores and the closure of more than 30 stores to…

When constructing an investment portfolio, the savvy investor knows that shares are the single asset class that provides real returns over the long term. However, Wendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSG Wealth believes those who are new to investing may be intimidated by this asset class, and short-term market…

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion (approximately R26.5 billion) loan to support structural reforms aimed at boosting South Africa’s infrastructure. The bank said its programme will help by improving energy security, increasing freight transport efficiency, and supporting the shift to a low-carbon economy. However, the Alternative Information &…

As part of our youth month focus, we look at the National Skills Fund and some of the opportunities that are available for young people through this initiative. The fund provides funding for skills development initiatives that are identified by the National Skills Development Plan 2030 as national priorities. For…