Business
Danone buys meal supplement maker Huel
The health firm backed by actor Idris Elba and broadcaster Jonathan Ross is being bought by Danone, reportedly for €1bn (£860m).
The South African couple who built a coffee shop empire where everything costs R14
Xpresso Café, the budget-friendly coffee shop known for its R14 coffees and founded by a husband-and-wife team, plans to expand its store footprint with 20 additional outlets in 2026, focusing on Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Pain for the rand
The rand is taking a beating as markets stick to a risk-off stance, worried about prolonged conflict in the Middle East and the resulting disruptions to global oil supplies.
More oil market chaos
Oil futures swung sharply after President Donald Trump said he held discussions about ending the conflict with Iran, though Tehran denied any such dialogue.
The NHI is coming, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the NHI is coming, and will bring an end to South Africa’s public and private healthcare sectors operating in parallel.
Another severe storm warning for homeowners across South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued another severe storm warning for several parts of the country.
Funding for community hub allows ‘an open door’
The Lottery funding for the Destination Ball Hill group will allow it to expand services for locals.
HS2 train speeds could be cut to save money
The government is looking at ways to make much-delayed London to Birmingham railway line cheaper to deliver.
Porridge recalled over mouse contamination fears
Some of the products are “unsafe to eat”, the Food Standards Agency says.
Major mall in one of South Africa’s largest townships sold for R443 million
Vukile Property Fund is acquiring Botshabelo Mall, with the deal set to go through in June.
Major blow to businesses employing more than 50 people in South Africa
The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed attempts to put a stay on South Africa’s new Employment Equity targets imposed on businesses in the country.