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Big drop in electricity tariffs may rescue SA’s collapsing chrome smelters

March 13, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Ferrochrome producer Glencore-Merafe has been offered 62c per kWh – less than half what it was paying in 2025. From Moneyweb. South Africa’s shrinking ferrochrome […]

Africa’s next payments leap: Stablecoins on every corner

February 27, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Stablecoin adoption is moving from niche corridors to street vendors, says Enza Capital’s Nzwisisa Chidembo. From Moneyweb. You can also listen to this podcast on […]

Even homeowners in default of their mortgage loans have rights, says court

February 27, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Changing Tides, part of SA Home Loans, was attempting to repossess a Joburg home – but its case was ‘hopelessly flawed’. From Moneyweb. A judgment […]

How gambling dens are creeping closer to schools and churches

February 24, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

A recent case in the Northern Cape High Court offers a revealing glimpse into the world of gambling in the province. From Moneyweb. It used […]

Stricter gambling advertising controls are on their way

February 23, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Government is responding to growing outrage over the societal harm caused by gambling. From Moneyweb. The days of gambling operators flooding the airwaves, billboards and […]

Bitcoin ventures into extreme fear territory – and that’s not a bad thing

February 20, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Luno’s Christo de Wit says sentiment has plunged, but long-term buyers are circling. From Moneyweb. You can also listen to this podcast on iono.fm here. The […]

CompCom raid on Cape Gate based on ‘unlawful’ warrant

February 20, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

Company says it has done nothing wrong and will approach the high court to have the warrant set aside. From Moneyweb. Scrap steel producer Cape […]

Durban man takes on FirstRand over home loan dispute – and gets court backing

February 20, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The bank claimed R108 000 from the homeowner, who argued he’s already settled this, and more. From Moneyweb. Homeowner Rajendra Pillai appeared alone in the Durban […]

Government’s plan to turn SA into a construction site

February 20, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The state owns 88 000 buildings and 5m hectares of land yet pays R6bn a year in leases. This week public works minister Dean Macpherson […]

Africa Bitcoin Corp adds more bitcoin to its balance sheet

February 13, 2026 Ciaran Ryan 0

The group now holds 4.55 BTC, as part of a programme to build long-term wealth for shareholders. From Moneyweb. Africa’s first listed bitcoin treasury company […]

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