Daily DispatchDaily Dispatch
Thabiso Mochiko

Creator

Thabiso Mochiko

Apple has already implemented hefty price increases. Picture:

IT costs set to soar

Personal computing becomes more expensive just as more powerful hardware is needed for AI-enabled software. That creates a widening affordability gap.

Tongaat Hulett supports between 35,000 and 40,000 direct jobs at farm level and at its mills and refinery, making it an economic anchor for entire rural communities in the province. Picture:

IDC doubles down on Tongaat bet

The IDC is preparing to deepen its involvement in the rescue of Tongaat Hulett despite the sugar producer carrying liabilities of about R15 billion, arguing that the transaction offers the best opportunity to preserve value, protect…

Private-label products account for about 22% of Spar’s total sales.

Spar eyes own-brand comeback path

Private-label products is set to play an increasingly important role in Spar's recovery strategy as the retailer looks to improve margins, boost retailer profitability and strengthen its competitive position

TFG group CEO Anthony Thunström. Picture: SUPPLIED

TFG to cut floorspace, including 100 stores

Retail group TFG plans to close 100 underperforming stores and reduce inventory purchases as it anticipates another subdued year locally.

Mr Price group CEO Mark Blair.

Mr Price hails strong year

Mr Price’s share price closed 15% higher on Friday at R172 after the retailer reported stronger earnings growth and improved margins for the year to March 2026.

The latest forfeiture figures come amid heightened scrutiny of South Africa’s gambling sector. Stock image.

Gamblers lose millions amid clampdown on illegal betting

The National Gambling Board stressed that consumers should verify whether an operator is licensed in South Africa before placing bets or participating in gambling activities.

Boxer CEO Marek Masojada. File photo.

Boxer builds new income streams

Boxer is increasingly looking beyond traditional grocery retail as it builds new revenue streams through supplier data analytics, media advertising and digital services — part of a broader strategy to deepen monetisation opportunities

SAA's acting CEO Matshela Seshibe.

SAA bets on new routes in Africa for growth

South African Airways is placing Africa at the centre of its long-term recovery strategy, betting that rising intra-continental travel demand will drive growth over the next decade.

Smartphone with gambling mobile application, ball and money banknotes. Stock photo.

Sun International flags regulatory risk as online gambling grows

Addiction to gambling is ringing alarm bells and government moves to counter it are likely to affect the companies behind it