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AI agent told to ‘make money’ launches memecoin, pockets $100m

June 19, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

AI agent told to ‘make money’ launches memecoin, pockets $100m Silver Sixpence CEO Carel de Jager explains how AI agents will soon surpass the ‘human’ […]

Please Call Me funder to sue Makate for defamation

June 17, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Please Call Me funder to sue Makate for defamation Elsdon says he funded Nkosana Makate when no-one else would and will not be 'branded a […]

Cape Town wants Transnet action after ‘world’s worst container port’ ranking

June 17, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Cape Town wants Transnet action after ‘world’s worst container port’ ranking Despite improvements, the port’s poor performance against its global peers is hurting economic growth, […]

Is bitcoin a buy?

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Is bitcoin a buy? At around $75 000, bitcoin is down 40% from its peak of $124 000 in October last year. Rob Price of […]

Durban and Coega among the world’s most improved ports

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Durban and Coega among the world’s most improved ports This is a sharp turnaround from last year, when four South African ports were listed among […]

The Hormuz crisis should be a gold mine for SA, but it isn’t

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The Hormuz crisis should be a gold mine for SA, but it isn’t Two-thirds of container ships have been diverted around the Cape due to […]

Let’s be brave and lift exchange controls – Farzam Ehsani

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Let’s be brave and lift exchange controls – Farzam Ehsani VALR's CEO says SA has a golden opportunity to lift exchange controls rather than tighten […]

Wesizwe Platinum resumes trading after JSE lifts suspension

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Wesizwe Platinum resumes trading after JSE lifts suspension The group was suspended for failing to produce financial statements. It has since provided financials for the […]

Gayton McKenzie reported to ICC for xenophobia incitement

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Gayton McKenzie reported to ICC for xenophobia incitement Criminal complaint was made by the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association. The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association […]

International airlines are not bound by SA’s race-based licensing, says court

June 16, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

International airlines are not bound by SA’s race-based licensing, says court Business organisation Sakeliga challenged attempts by SA authorities to 'smuggle' BEE requirements into licensing […]

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