Price hike double-blow to hit South Africans next week
South African consumers can expect a double-blow from the energy sector next week as petrol price and electricity tariff increases take effect. Source: BusinessTech
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New data centre being built in Johannesburg set to launch in 2022
Growthpoint Properties says it has commenced the development of the first NTT data centre in Africa at the Centralpoint Innovation District in Johannesburg. Source: BusinessTech
3 ways another Covid wave could hit South Africa: Discovery
Medical aid Discovery Health has published three scenarios that detail when and where a third wave of Covid-19 infections could impact South Africa. Source: BusinessTech
Major speeding fine problem in South Africa ahead of Easter
Prosecutors have warned of legal problems for speeding cameras and fines in South Africa ahead of the Easter weekend. Source: BusinessTech
South Africans have a dismal track record of saving. Employers can help.
The stats on the South African savings landscape are both shocking and saddening. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa gets new level 1 restrictions for Easter – these are the changes
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will introduce new restrictions ahead of the Easter weekend. Source: BusinessTech
South Africa’s alcohol industry says it is facing 11 days of restrictions over Easter
The National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) is intending on banning all sales of alcohol for 11 days. Source: BusinessTech
Expect record high petrol prices in South Africa next week
The Automobile Association says it expects a further hefty hike in fuel prices in April with 95 ULP heading into record territory when the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy makes the official adjustment next week. Source: BusinessTech
Premier warns against level 2 lockdown for South Africa over Easter
Western Cape premier Alan Winde says that his provincial government does not support a move to alert level 2 as it is not not supported by data, and will undermine economic recovery. Source: BusinessTech
ANC issues ultimatum to key Ramaphosa rival
South Africa’s ruling party ordered members who’ve been charged with crimes to step down within a month or face suspension. Source: BusinessTech