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Athol Trollip: Government’s FMD response is a “national disaster”
Interviews

Athol Trollip: Government’s FMD response is a “national disaster”

By
Alec Hogg
19 min read
Athol Trollip criticises South Africa’s foot-and-mouth response, urging farmer-led vaccination and warning of mounting agricultural and political consequences.
Amazon Prime boss throws down gauntlet to Takealot in SA: "We're just getting started"
Interviews

Amazon Prime boss throws down gauntlet to Takealot in SA: "We're just getting started"

By
Alec Hogg
8 min read
Amazon Prime officially launches in South Africa, slashing prices, expanding benefits, and intensifying competition with Takealot nationwide today.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a visit to Palantir Technologies headquarters in Washington, DC, in 2025.
Global Investing

"Unacceptable weakness": UK parliament targets Palantir's $445m NHS deal

By
Bloomberg
4 min read
UK MPs call for review of Palantir NHS and defence contracts amid rising concerns over dependency, privacy, and political influence.
The market is not a crystal ball: Why share prices mislead
Global Investing

The market is not a crystal ball: Why share prices mislead

By
The Economist
4 min read
Share prices are buffeted by far more than just new information
SPAR says BDO report misrepresented as VAT fraud allegations escalate
SA Investing

SPAR says BDO report misrepresented as VAT fraud allegations escalate

By
Editor BizNews
3 min read
SPAR rejects fraud claims, defends governance and legal action
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