Is Joburg financially attractive?
‘It doesn’t make sense from an investment point of view; investors need reassurance that the state of the city is going to change right now’ – Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage.
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The Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus results for Wednesday, 13 May 2026
It’s time for today’s Daily Lotto and Daily Lotto Plus draws! Could tonight be your lucky night? Good Luck! 🎉 Dreaming of a big win? The Daily Lotto jackpot is up for grabs, and it’s guaranteed at R400 000, while the new Daily Lotto Plus jackpot stands at R150 000. The jackpot prize money is…
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Dr Azar Jammine | Duduzile Ramela | Econometrix | infrastructure | National Treasury | SAFM Market Update
SA gets R2.5bn boost to ease infrastructure constraints
Dr Azar Jammine, director and chief economist at Econometrix, on the advantages and disadvantages of the latest loan agreement aimed at boosting infrastructure recovery.
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Azar Jammine | Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa | Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) | Competition Commission | David Shapiro | SAFM Market Update
New Opec deal, market concentration, and citrus producers’ resilience
This evening, we wrap up the day’s market movements with Otto1890, we unpack the new Opec infrastructure deal with Econometrix, we examine the market concentration study and what it means for small businesses with the Competition Commission, we find out if there is still a business case for the City of Johannesburg with Outa, we…
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All eyes on US-China talks
David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks US inflation data, which has raised fears of interest rate hikes. Oil prices ended lower, while US-Iran talks have had little market impact. S&P and Nasdaq gains boosted by Trump’s arrival in China, with Nvidia’s CEO presence hinting at potential tech collaboration. Locally, he notes a recovery in JSE property…
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African Energy Crisis | Climate Development | development finance | Duke University | electricity access | The Green Guardian
Malawi’s solar push bypasses its poorest
A peer-reviewed study tracking 1 371 rural households in Malawi’s Lilongwe District has found that the country’s rapidly expanding off-grid solar sector is systematically bypassing its poorest citizens, raising questions about electrification targets promoted by the government and international development partners. The research, published in August 2025 in the journal Energy Research & Social Science,…
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Warrant officer Phakula accuses Feroz Khan of orchestrating arrest to derail cocaine bust
The police operation surrounding a R286 million cocaine bust in Johannesburg descended into chaos amid allegations that officers attempted to steal the consignment, Warrant Officer Steven Phakula has told the Madlanga commission. Giving further testimony before the commission, Phakula said Warrant Officer Marumo Magane had called him to Aeroton, Johannesburg, to assist in searching a…
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Threat to property values in South Africa’s richest city – and its millionaires are calling it quits
City of Johannesburg’s worsening financial position is posing a major risk to property sentiment and values in the city, which is already seeing an outflow of millionaires due to governance concerns.
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Broadband | Capitec Connect | Cell C | Columns | Khumbudzo Ntshavheni | mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)
One of the dumbest ideas in South African telecoms history is back on the table
Communications minister Solly Malatsi has announced that his department was committed to finalising a policy direction on Wireless Open Access Networks.
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Africa tourism | Africa’s Travel Indaba | Cyril Ramaphosa | Dream Hotels & Resorts | Durban | National
Africa’s Travel Indaba boosts Durban economy and drives African tourism growth
Against a backdrop of 1 000 exhibitors, buyers from more than 40 countries and thousands of delegates at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Africa’s Travel Indaba is positioning tourism as a major economic driver for both the city and the continent. The continent’s largest tourism marketing event, which included the Business Opportunity Networking…