Friday, 18 September 2026

SPAR’s independent retailers have lost confidence in its board, with loyalty falling from 83% in 2022 to 78%; analysts say a retail-experienced chair must be appointed quickly.

Remgro’s shares rose nearly 4% after strong results, driven by MediClinic, OUTsurance and Rainbow Chicken; African Rainbow Capital’s planned increase in Alexander Forbes could eventually prompt a delisting.

Fund managers charge fees even when investors lose money, while almost all global-equity managers failed to beat their index over the past decade; diversified investors should consider index exposure.

South Africa imported about 20,000 electric motorcycles in the past year, as cheaper running costs and battery-swapping ecosystems drive rapid growth in African markets.

California ordered officials to assess whether advanced AI models could have a mandatory kill switch, amid warnings that the technology could pose serious risks to humanity.