Lobengula commits to South African story telling with cutting-edge tech

Lobengula

Lobengula Advertising (LA) has carved out a unique space for itself in what is the country’s rather competitive creative landscape.  It has done this by blending an intense South African identity that is deeply rooted in local culture with the notion that they are an agency at the forefront of modern technology. This agency creates […]

Best to quit now: 6-pack of beer to cost 60c more, cigarettes almost R2 more

beer

If you’re a smoker or enjoy a cold beer after work, you might want to brace yourself. The government has announced increases in sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco, meaning your favourite drinks and smokes are about to get more expensive. Here’s what you need to know, straight from the 2025 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. What’s […]

Budget balancing avoids blood bath

Budget

After weeks of political debate, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the 2025 Budget Speech. The delay was due to disputes over the proposed VAT hike, which opposition parties warned would be a “bloodbath” for South African businesses. They argued that higher VAT would raise costs for struggling small businesses and increase prices for consumers, […]

AGOA changes may impact German companies in SA but they’re not deterred, says SA-German Chamber of Commerce

German

Peter van Binsbergen, President of the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Southern Africa), on Tuesday addressed concerns regarding potential changes to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and their impact on German companies operating in South Africa. The AHK Southern Africa is an organisation that fosters bilateral trade and investment between […]