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Eskom grid stronger than at any time in last 5 years

January 12, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

With 4 400MW of additional generation capacity available compared to a year ago. From Moneyweb. Eskom’s power grid enters 2026 in better shape than at any […]

Why is the rand so strong and the economy so weak?

January 12, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The rand strengthened nearly 13% against the US dollar over the past year, yet the domestic numbers remain weak. That disconnect won’t last forever. From […]

Podcast: Why hasn’t bitcoin followed gold to the heavens?

January 7, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Gold is heavily overbought, says Carel de Jager of crypto analytics firm Silver Sixpence, while bitcoin faced heavy selling pressure in the latter part of […]

Are we in the early or late stages of a precious metals supercycle?

January 7, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Gold analysts see $5 000/oz and more in 2026, with some pitching silver to $110/oz. From Moneyweb. Gold and silver’s parabolic run in late 2025 is […]

WesBank customer takes his used car fight to the Minister of Justice

January 5, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Mzukisi Ndara purchased what he thought was a new car in 2004, but it turned out to be a used one with extras he did […]

Cape Town’s container port capacity boosted by fruit exporters

January 5, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The Public Sector Partnership that helped boost fruit exports in 2025 has been renewed for 2026. From Moneyweb. Cape Town Container Terminal, which handles most […]

If you bought a skadonk, you can cancel the credit agreement, the court says

January 1, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

A recent SCA ruling makes it clear that a consumer has the right to cancel a vehicle finance agreement after discovering latent defects. From Moneyweb. […]

Liquidators seize documents and laptops in raid on Banxso offices

December 23, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

In search of records they believe were being withheld from them. From Moneyweb. Banxso’s offices were raided last week by officers acting on behalf of […]

Police close in on illegal miners in North West

December 19, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

The police commissioner seems determined to stamp it out, but will this new zeal fizzle or flourish? From Moneyweb. It used to be gold in […]

Vape shop owner on the run as millions go missing abroad

December 18, 2025 Ciaran Ryan 0

Former business partner is attempting to track down more than R40m intended for investment in padel courts. From Moneyweb. Police are on the hunt for […]

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