Talks between Samsung Electronics and its labour union have resumed after a breakdown last week, raising fears that a Samsung strike could disrupt global chip supplies. The negotiations fell apart amid disputes over pay and bonus packages, prompting the union to prepare for industrial action set to begin on Thursday. As we reported earlier, the … Read more
Eskom has signed a landmark strategic development agreement with US-based Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) to deploy a gravity energy storage system (GESS) at one of Mpumalanga’s oldest power stations — a move that could fundamentally reshape how South Africa stores and manages electricity. The deal marks one of the most significant energy storage … Read more
Shell is moving to tighten its focus on the parts of the business that matter most, and the latest move underscores that strategy. The oil and gas giant has agreed to sell Jiffy Lube International, stepping away from a retail motor oil and vehicle services operation so it can double down on gas, LNG and … Read more
Shell acquires ARC Resources in a deal worth $16.4 billion, marking one of the energy sector’s bigger cross-border moves of the year and giving the London-based group a fresh burst of production capacity. For Shell, the transaction is more than just a headline-grabbing purchase; it is a clear signal that the company wants to keep … Read more
Woolworths is under fresh scrutiny in the Beyers Chocolates saga, after the retailer moved from a brief statement to a more detailed explanation of why it cut ties with the South African confectionery company. The dispute has become a bigger story than a simple supplier fallout, because it cuts to the heart of product exclusivity, … Read more
Samsung Electronics has kicked off 2026 with a blockbuster set of numbers, and the latest Samsung first quarter results show just how hard the South Korean tech giant is leaning into AI-driven demand, premium devices and advanced semiconductor sales. For investors, suppliers and South Africans tracking the global electronics market, the message is clear: Samsung … Read more
South Africans are heading into another punishing fuel adjustment, and the latest diesel price error has only added confusion to an already brutal round of increases. Even after government corrected a calculation mistake, the diesel price will still jump to a record level from midnight, with wholesale costs breaching R30 a litre for the first … Read more
Powerball jackpots are once again making headlines after the latest draw produced a wave of millionaire winners, with 62 tickets landing $1 million each and a further 27 tickets banking $2 million apiece through the Power Play option. For lottery watchers, the Powerball numbers drawn on Wednesday, 29 April have become a talking point not … Read more
Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette storyline has taken yet another dramatic turn, and this time the fallout is playing out in a Salt Lake City courtroom rather than on reality TV. The TikTok influencer turned reality star — whose rise from #MomTok made her one of the most talked-about personalities in American unscripted television — was … Read more
The latest Mega Millions numbers are in after Friday night’s draw, with the $178 million jackpot once again rolling over as players wait to see whether anyone managed to land the big prize. For South Africans following the international lottery scene, the appeal is obvious: a huge cash pot, familiar draw format, and the kind … Read more