The Business Weekly

14/02/2025

The 14 fallen troops of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) received a hero’s welcome as their mortal bodies arrived at the Swartkop Air Force Base in Centurion, Pretoria on 13 February 2025.

Their names may echo into eternity.

14/02/2025

The Free State Province’s Premier Ms MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae is geared to table her second State of the Province Address (SOPA) 2025, where she is expected to outline key policy goals for the year ahead.

Premier Letsoha-Mathae is expected to reflect on the previous year’s performance.

14/02/2025

CENTLEC has welcomed and is pleased with the sentencing of two criminals involved in stealing the utility’s property causing a serious inconvenience for residents in Mangaung Metro.

Both the accused were charged with tempering and theft.

14/02/2025

At its first Council meeting for 2025, in Cape Town, the South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) elected Mr Makhudu Sefara as its new chairperson.

I take this opportunity seriously.

14/02/2025

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited expressed its sadness following two separate incidents that occurred in Soweto, Gauteng and Theunissen in the Free State province that claimed a total of five lives.

The relevant authorities have been kept fully apprised of the incidents.

14/02/2025

Roads are an integral part of any economy at any level, good roads conditions can translate into heightened economic activity in the Free State province, and can be attractive to investors and the business community in general.

taxis would abandon some of their usual routes.

14/02/2025

The economy of South Africa is showing green shoots, though there are still some challenges to overcome, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecasted real GDP growth to accelerate to 1.5 percent.

Citizens are still faced with ever rising fuel prices.

13/02/2025

Since Donald Trump assumed Presidency in the US, he has been on a mission to conquer the world; he wants every knee to bow to him in submission as the great global modern emperor.

His own people will start calling for him to step down.

07/02/2025

The President of the United States of America Donald Trump has expressed intentions to colonize Palastine. He said it's ally Isreal will hand over the Gaza Strip to America as soon as the fighting concludes.

07/02/2025

Mangaung Metro will host a second build up event, the Infrastructure Indaba in Bloemfontein, at the City Hall from 8am from the 13th to 14th February 2025. The Indaba will be held under the theme; “Towards resilient Infrastructure that sustains investment and economic growth.”

The Indaba will attract expects in the field.

07/02/2025

“Government will spend more than R940 billion on infrastructure over the next three years. This includes R375 billion in spending by state owned companies. This funding will revitalise our roads and bridges, build dams and waterways, modernise our ports and airports and power our economy."

Government will spend more than R940 billion on infrastructure.

07/02/2025

The Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader and the Government of National Unity (GNU) Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen MP will on Saturday, 8 February 2025, lead oversight visits to various areas in the Free State to engage with communities and bring the focus of the national government to urgent issues including stock theft, infrastructure challenges, and border security.

His visits will commence from Mangaung.

07/02/2025

The Chairperson further pointed out that the distribution centre in Botshabelo benefited a number of NAFCOC members participating at various levels of the value chain within the retail sector.

Shooting Star received R 1million not R2million.

07/02/2025

“We are a sovereign and democratic country committed to human dignity, equality, and rights, championing non-racialism and non-sexism while placing our constitution and the rule of law at the forefront."

“We are a sovereign and democratic country committed to human dignity,"

06/02/2025

Defaulting customers of CENTLEC in Mangaung Metro will fall on their sword as the utility is taking action against them by disconnecting them from the electricity grid. The customers include residential, business and government entities.

CENTLEC has commenced the process of disconnecting electricity.

06/02/2025

“In the address, the President will outline the task of the Government of National Unity and implementing the three strategic priorities of the medium term development plan, namely, driving inclusive growth and job creation, reducing poverty and tackling the high cost of living and building a capable, developmental state,” said Magwenya.

"The President will outline the task of the Government of National Unity."

06/02/2025

“Like any piece of legislation, the Expropriation Act is not without imperfections and contains ambiguities that have justifiably raised concerns. We urge the business community to remain vigilant in monitoring the implementation of this Act, but as yet, there is no reason for alarm,” assured Khulekani Mathe.

"There is no reason for alarm.”

06/02/2025

Minister Majodina has lauded the progress on the South African side and indicated that Lesotho is also equally committed to finish the maintenance work of the tunnel within a stipulated timeframe, despite the challenges they are facing.

“I am satisfied that the maintenance work has advanced very well."