News

The Economist: If UK election held today, Reform 75% chance of biggest party, and still rising

9 seconds ago

4 min read

The populists of Reform UK, already topping the polls, may climb higher: Claims that it has hit a ceiling are probably wishful thinking

BizNews Daybreak

BN Daybreak Fri 12 Dec - Fresh market records; Eli Lilly; Mr Price; Gold's "bubble"

Alec Hogg

5 hours ago

1 min read

Blue chips hit record highs while tech stumbles on AI fears. JSE climbs, Rand strengthens, and SA regulators crack down hard as global and local risks collide.

Interviews

Director’s Cut: Piet Viljoen - Why Mr Price’s R10bn Germany gamble could blow up

Alec Hogg

15 hours ago

4 min read

Piet Viljoen on Mr Price’s offshore gamble, Spar’s costly exits and why disciplined capital allocation beats global expansion.

Briefing

BizNews Briefing: Mr Price plunge, Eskom–smelter clash, gold bubble fears, Allan Gray ETF shake-up

Alec Hogg

15 hours ago

1 min read

Market shocks from Mr Price’s slide, Eskom’s smelter clash, gold bubble fears and Allan Gray’s ETF shake-up.

miningweb

MiningWeb Weekly: Eskom’s “last-chance deal” for SA smelters - Peter Major on what comes next

Alec Hogg

21 hours ago

4 min read

Peter Major unpacks Eskom’s three-month lifeline for SA smelters and warns what it means for electricity prices, industry competitiveness, and the survival of key mining sectors.

Interviews