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‘We've seen so many industries shut down in so many different ways, and they just don't ever return, and we won't see it come back,’ says Lucinda Hinxman, director and head of employment and labour at CMS South Africa. Moneyweb

SA’s China deal enters crunch phase. Polokwane jobs hang in the balance as SA’s only silicon metal producer threatens permanent closure, citing high electricity costs. And whether offshore or onshore, Sars is closing in on non-compliance. Moneyweb

‘I think there's going to be a massive recalibration in the minds of not just the Americans, but of the regional powers as well, of how to respond to Iran,’ says Zeenat Adam, deputy executive director at the Afro-Middle East Centre. Moneyweb

Iran ceasefire masks ongoing war risk. Is Trump hinting at an escalation in the Iran war, and what does that mean for the global economy? And how a 20% levy could change South Africa’s online gambling scene. Moneyweb

‘Under my leadership I've shown that we've gone from two being blacklisted in 22 years to 52 in 18 months and that's because we are having a lot more scrutiny on these projects,’ says Minister of Public Works, Dean Macpherson. Moneyweb

Government blacklists 52 companies in major crackdown. Delay on Brazil agreement risks protein crisis for millions. Deep end drama: SA water polo conflict escalates. Moneyweb

‘Cost of living pressure is a reality, and I think what they are doing is they are adapting their itinerary and their travel programme,’ says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy. Moneyweb

SARS tops R2tn mark in Kieswetter’s final year. Travel plans hold, budgets shrink for SA holidaymakers. And why tourism is not just a side story, it’s SA’s economic future. Moneyweb

‘One of the reasons we are sounding alarm bells is that we are trying to look forward and say that this is one of the key issues that might have an impact on our season,’ says Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association. Moneyweb

Fuel fears threaten SA’s citrus export season. Best-case vs worst-case scenarios for the next 6-12 months – and what South Africans should watch. Water cuts mirror load shedding’s economic toll. And SA brand value soars as banking, retail and telecoms dominate. Moneyweb

‘That version of the scheme indicated quite a few areas that were concerning to the veterinarians, mainly, centralising some very key issues to a particular organisation,’ says Dr Ziyanda Majokweni, president of the South African Veterinary Association. Moneyweb

Vets reject private gatekeeper in FMD rollout. Oil crisis could wipe out $94bn in global ad spend growth. And as fuel costs soar, smart car choices become essential. Moneyweb

‘We've got sufficient planned imports that are coming into the country, with the months of May and June still being confirmed,’ says Avhapfani Tshifularo, CEO of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa. Moneyweb

Empty pumps, rising panic: SA petrol stations hit by fuel shortages. Solar demand on the rise, but trust gap remains. And Cape Town unlocks value in organic waste. Moneyweb

‘I'm advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works in the banking sector,’ says telecoms security expert, Moneyweb

Close the SIM-swap loophole, experts call for biometric fix. Why SA throws away R62bn worth of food while people starve. And when the farmer dies, does the farm survive? The high stakes of succession. Moneyweb

‘At the moment we are seeing that the brand alone doesn't help to retain a customer…they look at the brand experience, the ownership experience as part of the value that they are seeking,’ says Liezel Jonkheid, director at the Consumer Psychology Lab. Moneyweb

Profit pressure mounts for mid-tier banks in low-rate era. Cheap cars aren’t the threat, changing expectations are. And can the hospitality sector bring meaningful growth to local economies? Moneyweb

‘We are at the brink of a crisis, we call upon the Ministry of Police and the Department of Justice to look at measures which can be put in place to educate members of the public about the entire concept of the rule of law,’ says Nkosana Mvundlela, president of the Law Society of South Africa Moneyweb

Legal community reels after fatal shooting near CCMA. US probe sparks tariff fears and mixed reactions. And SA’s property map is changing — 150 000 new homes tell the story. Moneyweb

We have global partners who do listen to South Africa, and South Africa should take it upon [itself], as it has done in other conflicts in the world before, to aggressively move forward,’ says Alan Mukoki, CEO, South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Moneyweb

War on the economy – Sacci warns of global fallout. New broadband rollout policy raises alarm. And Ramaphosa’s R155bn property plan targets idle state assets. Moneyweb

‘There is a strange clause in the contract to say that I will give you money, but you must give me 1% back,’ says Rudie Heyneke, senior project manager at Outa. Moneyweb

Joburg buried in waste — what went wrong? Outa report flags “dangerous gaps” in NSFAS housing system. Debt is the new salary. South Africans owe up to 8x what they make. Moneyweb

‘It doesn't matter how much we invest in infrastructure, without having the right people in place, we are still facing an even bigger problem,’ says Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of the Water Institute of Southern Africa. Moneyweb