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The Mercury
Nedbank acquires iKhokha for R1.65 billion to enhance support SMES
Nedbank splashes out all-cash deal in acquiring digital payments solutions service
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
It’s time SA starts drooling over Brevis
“AS a group we are so humble to talk up other players that we don’t give credit to our own players.”
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Macpherson reveals R444.7m overrun from project delays
PUBLIC Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has disclosed that 57 infrastructure projects experienced delays with total overruns to the tune of R444,7 million over the last three years.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
How construction mafia tactics are choking broadband in our townships
IN THE QUIET chaos of South Africa's townships, where digital connectivity holds the promise of economic liberation, an insidious force has taken root, one borrowed from the dusty construction trenches but now entrenched in the corridors of fibre broadband roll-outs. Enter the so-called “construction mafia’, a term once synonymous with hijacked building projects, now creeping dangerously into the ICT sector.
4 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Call to extend City debt relief
Programme boosted business in Durban's property sector
3 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
PinkDrive campaign lights up Hillary Bowling Club
ARRIVING at Hillary Bowling Club on Saturday, one could not miss the dazzling sight that stretched across both greens ~ a glorious wave of pink. It wasn't just the colour that caught the eye; it was the atmosphere.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Sacci warns that US tariffs could threaten South Africa's economic stability
THE South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) has raised alarm over the potential implications of a sweeping 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African exports.
3 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
World waits for Trump, Putin talks
War can be ended.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Lions must wait for Hlekani after Sharks dig in their heels
THE tug-of-war between the Sharks and the Lions over Junior Springbok heavyweight Batho Hlekani has swung in favour of the Durbanites — for the time being.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Typhoon Podul hits Taiwan
TYPHOON Podul slammed into southeastern Taiwan yesterday, with powerful winds and heavy rain lashing the island.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Capitec expects significant growth in half-year headline earnings for 2025
CAPITEC Bank Holdings’ directors said they expect headline earnings per share (HEPS) to increase between 22% and 27% in the six months to August 31, which represents another strong performance compared with its competitor banks.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Why du Plessis’ adaptable style counters Chimaev's height advantage
A RECENT video surfaced on social media showing UFC Middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and third-ranked contender Khamzat Chimaev meeting for the first time ahead of their title clash at UFC 319 in Chicago.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Brevis leads Proteas’ top five T20I individual scores
THE list of South Africans with centuries in the shortest format of the game recently lengthened with 22-year-old Dewald Brevis being the latest to enter the exclusive club at the Marrara Oval in Darwin earlier this week.
2 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
The power of a good listener
THERE is nothing like a good listener for the soul.
1 min |
August 14, 2025
The Mercury
Global outrage over the killing of journalists in Gaza
THERE has been global outrage and condemnation over the killing of five journalists in Gaza. Ruthless Netanyahu gunned down the Al-Jazeera journalists in Gaza on Sunday, claiming they were fighting for Hamas while posing as journalists. But Hamas and Al-Jazeera have denied this.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Chiefs aim to extend strong start against Polokwane City
KAIZER Chiefs are riding high after a positive start to the 2025/26 season, and they'll be aiming to improve their record against Polokwane City when the two sides meet at FNB Stadium tonight (7.30pm kickoff).
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Defence launches fierce attack on State's handling of Joshlin Smith case
THE appeal of the convicted kidnappers in the Joshlin Smith case has seen the defence question the State's handling of the matter, accusing the prosecution of trampling on constitutional rights, hiding crucial evidence, and relying on coerced confessions.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
KZN rivals Arrows and Bay clash at familiar turf in search of first win
GOLDEN Arrows and Richards Bay will be desperate to get their Betway Premiership campaigns on track when they collide in a KwaZulu-Natal derby at the King Zwelithini Stadium this evening.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Record-breaking Brevis ready to ride rollercoaster
EVER since Dewald Brevis first stole the spotlight when he topped the run-scorers charts at the ICC Under-19 World Cup he’s had to live with the moniker “Baby AB” in reference to Proteas legend and his childhood hero AB de Villiers.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Empowering South Africa through local production
US President Donald Trump’ nefarious trade wars and tariff policies, masquerading as economic improvement, promoting domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, and lowering income taxes — “Make America Great Again” — offer important lessons for countries like South Africa.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Uefa Champions League night lights excite Blues’ Caicedo
CHELSEA'S Moisés Caicedo says he is ready to realise a lifelong ambition when the Blues begin their Uefa Champions League campaign, with the midfielder relishing the prospect of performing on football’s biggest stage.
1 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Will Skelton’s airport trips and Rassie Erasmus’ mind games
STANDING at 2.03m and 145kg, and wearing size 19 boots (it doesn’t matter if its US or UK 19, does it?), Will Skelton is built like a brick outhouse.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Jubilee Metals Group plans R16bn sale of chrome, PGM operations
Platinum metals group will dispose SA mining operations, to focus on Zambian copper business
3 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Position ‘Imbokodo’ throughout society
Show us the courage and care that title demands
4 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Power outage in Iraq amid scorcher
POWER was out across Iraq this week as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
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Mahindra’s new assembly plant boosts KwaZulu-Natal's economy
MAHINDRA South Africa yesterday officially commissioned a new vehicle assembly plant at Dube TradePort’s Industrial Zone 2, more than doubling its production capacity and reinforcing its long-term commitment to KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s automotive sector.
3 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
OZEMPIC HAIR: LOSING WEIGHT BUT LOSING HAIR? LET'S TALK TRADE-OFFS
FOR many, the name Ozempic has become a buzzword for quick weight loss, the so-called “miracle shot” that’s all over TikTok and Instagram.
3 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
China: Truce drawn out by 90 days
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump this week ordered a delay in the re-imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, hours before a trade truce between Washington and Beijing was due to expire.
3 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
BREAKING OUT OR GLOWING UP? How gynaecological health affects your skin
AUGUST is Women’s Month, a time to honour women’ resilience, strength, and sacrifices.
2 min |
August 13, 2025
The Mercury
Ex-policeman receives 36-year sentence for colleague's murder during arrest of suspect
A FORMER policeman will serve 36 years behind bars for shooting his colleague, who later died, during the arrest of an armed robbery suspect at a tavern.
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