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## [Elections 2026: ANC vows to insource municipal services, cut tenderpreneurs](https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-08-23-elections-2026-anc-vows-to-insource-municipal-services-cut-tenderpreneurs/)

_2026-08-23 · Thabo Mokone · BusinessDay_

Are municipal 'tenderpreneurs' about to be cut out of the equation? Before the local government elections, the ANC plans to insource workers in municipalities no matter the cost

## [CASEY SPRAKE | Garbage on the streets, garbage in governance](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/2026-08-22-casey-sprake-garbage-on-the-streets-garbage-in-governance/)

_2026-08-22 · Casey Sprake · BusinessDay_

Joburg’s waste collection crisis is emblematic of a deeper problem that is undermining the city’s economic performance — and Gauteng’s, writes Casey Sprake

## [PETER VAN BINSBERGEN | Charging stations key to sparking EV adoption in South Africa](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/2026-08-22-peter-van-binsbergen-charging-stations-are-key-to-sparking-ev-adoption-in-south-africa/)

_2026-08-22 · Peter Van Binsbergen · BusinessDay_

Electric vehicles are gaining in popularity, thanks in part to high oil prices — but locally we need more fast-charging infrastructure for long-distance drivers, writes Peter van Binsbergen

## [ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | AA prepares for life after breakdowns](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/business/2026-08-22-arthur-goldstuck-aa-prepares-for-life-after-breakdowns/)

_2026-08-22 · Arthur Goldstuck · BusinessDay_

As more AA members drive EVs, fewer are being stranded on the highway by broken fan belts, writes Arthur Goldstuck

## [GOOLAM BALLIM | Africa should stop asking whether to choose the US or China](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/2026-08-22-goolam-ballim-africa-should-stop-asking-whether-to-choose-the-us-or-china/)

_2026-08-22 · Goolam Ballim · BusinessDay_

The more pertinent question is whether the continent now possesses enough strategic importance to persuade both to compete on African terms, writes Goolam Ballim

## [RETHA BEERMAN | AI’s double-edged sword hangs heaviest over women](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/2026-08-22-retha-beerman-ais-double-edged-sword-hangs-heaviest-over-women/)

_2026-08-22 · Retha Beerman · BusinessDay_

AI is making itself an essential tool in the world of work, and everywhere else. But is it turning us into cognitive cabbages, asks Retha Beerman

## [LUNCEDO MTWENTWE | We need to bridge the provincial divide for SMEs](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/2026-08-22-lucedo-mtwentwe-we-need-to-bridge-the-provincial-divide-for-smes/)

_2026-08-22 · Luncedo Mtwentwe · BusinessDay_

Eastern Cape’s high unemployment highlights urgent need for SME ecosystem reform, writes Luncedo Mtwentwe

## [All Blacks stun Springboks to end 12-match win streak](https://www.businessday.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-08-22-all-blacks-stun-springboks-to-end-12-match-win-streak/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

New Zealand overcame a tough physical challenge to outscore South Africa five tries to one and win the first Test 33-16 at Ellis Park on Saturday to go one-up in the four-match series.

## [PODCAST | Business rescue or last-ditch defence? When the process comes too late](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/insights/2026-08-22-podcast-business-rescue-or-last-ditch-defence-when-the-process-comes-too-late/)

_2026-08-22 · Evan Pickworth · BusinessDay_

Evan Pickworth interviews Dr Eric Levenstein, director and head of insolvency & business rescue at Werksmans

## [Pirates edge Sekhukhune 1-0 in MTN8 semifinal first leg](https://www.businessday.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-08-22-pirates-edge-sekhukhune-1-0-in-mtn8-semifinal-first-leg/)

_2026-08-22 · Mahlatse Mphahlele · BusinessDay_

Orlando Pirates take a small but significant advantage to the decisive second leg of the MTN8 semifinal against Sekhukhune United at their fortress Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

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_2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Verstappen looks to rebound after tough Dutch sprint](https://www.businessday.co.za/sport/2026-08-22-verstappen-looks-to-rebound-after-tough-dutch-sprint/)

_2026-08-22 · Thabang Mohlakoana · BusinessDay_

The pinnacle player in the grand motorsports universe returns to us this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix.

## [Hull stun Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League return](https://www.businessday.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-08-22-hull-stun-manchester-united-2-0-on-premier-league-return/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

Hull City marked their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence with a deserved 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday, puncturing the optimism surrounding Michael Carrick’s side after last season’s revival.

## [US plans $725m payment towards its large UN debt](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/americas/2026-08-22-us-plans-725m-payment-towards-its-large-un-debt/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

The Trump administration has informed Congress of its intention to pay $725m (R11.6bn) to the UN

## [Boeing engineers and technical workers reject contract offer](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-22-boeing-engineers-and-technical-workers-reject-contract-offer/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

Boeing engineers and technical workers overwhelmingly rejected the US aircraft maker's four-year contract offer on Friday

## [Russian ‘double-tap’ strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 16 and wounds 130](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/2026-08-22-russian-double-tap-strike-on-shopping-centre-in-ukraine-kills-16-and-wounds-130/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

At least 16 people were killed and more than 130 injured on Friday when several Russian drones struck a shopping centre in central Ukraine

## [Trump to temporarily ease US beef tariffs, irking cattle producers](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/americas/2026-08-22-trump-to-temporarily-ease-us-beef-tariffs-irking-cattle-producers/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

Trump will sign an executive order within the next two weeks expanding by 300,000 tonnes the amount of ground beef that can enter the US with lower import tariffs, to be in effect for 90 days

## [US hits Canadian goods with 50% tariffs after trade talks fail](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/2026-08-22-us-hits-canadian-goods-with-50-tariffs-after-trade-talks-fail/)

_2026-08-22 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

The US imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods on Saturday after the two longstanding allies failed to reach a trade deal, with each side accusing the other of derailing days of talks

## [Where’s the gold pay-off for communities, asks DRDGold CEO](https://www.businessday.co.za/business-times/2026-08-22-wheres-the-gold-pay-off-for-communities-asks-drdgold-ceo/)

_2026-08-22 · Dineo Faku · BusinessDay_

Niël Pretorius says there’s little sign in the areas where the company operates of the state spending the tax bonanza delivered by the gold price surge

## [NEWS ANALYSIS | Ramokgopa’s electricity pricing reset tests government resolve](https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-08-22-news-analysis-ramokgopas-electricity-pricing-reset-tests-government-resolve/)

_2026-08-22 · Lindiwe Tsobo · BusinessDay_

Industry specialists say much of the draft EPP echoes the 2008 framework, with the real test being whether government can enforce it in a more complex market.

## [Tesla and Chinese rivals recall record 4.3-million EVs in China](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/international-companies/2026-08-21-tesla-and-chinese-rivals-recall-record-43-million-evs-in-china/)

_2026-08-21 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

The move, prompted by safety concerns over hidden door handles, marks the country’s largest automotive recall

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_2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Ken Griffin’s Citadel unwinds over 80% of Situational Awareness portfolio](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/international-companies/2026-08-21-ken-griffins-citadel-unwinds-over-80-of-situational-awareness-portfolio/)

_2026-08-21 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

Citadel disclosed the sale of the recently acquired portfolio in a letter to investors on Friday

## [Joburg settles R5.25bn debt to Eskom](https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-08-21-joburg-settles-r525bn-debt-to-eskom/)

_2026-08-21 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

The settlement follows a government-led mediation process to resolve a long-running billing dispute

## [WATCH | What SA’s trillion-rand illicit economy is costing businesses and consumers](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-what-sas-trillion-rand-illicit-economy-is-costing-businesses-and-consumers/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV speaks to Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa, for more insight

## [WATCH | SA’s top earners are spending more than their income on debt](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-sas-top-earners-are-spending-more-than-their-income-on-debt/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Benay Sager, executive head at DebtBusters

## [WATCH | Market Report](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-market-report-2/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Louis Storm from Vega Capital

## [WATCH | Market Report](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-market-report-2/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Louis Storm from Vega Capital

## [Watch | Market Report](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-market-report/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Caroline Cremen from AdviceWorx

## [Watch | Market Report](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-market-report/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Caroline Cremen from AdviceWorx

## [WATCH | Stock Picks](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-stock-picks/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Neal Hoogwerf from Merchant West Investments and Devin Shutte from The Robert Group

## [WATCH | Stock Picks](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-21-watch-stock-picks/)

_2026-08-21 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV spoke to Neal Hoogwerf from Merchant West Investments and Devin Shutte from The Robert Group

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## [ANC takes DA MP Mark Burke to the police over R4bn case](https://www.businessday.co.za/news/2026-08-21-anc-takes-da-mp-mark-burke-to-the-police-over-r4bn-case/)

_2026-08-21 · Tara Roos · BusinessDay_

ANC chief whip Mdumiseni Ntuli says police must probe allegations arising from a court judgment involving Burke’s company, Kastelo

## [Higher platinum prices expected to lift African Rainbow Minerals earnings](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-21-higher-platinum-prices-expected-to-lift-african-rainbow-minerals-earnings/)

_2026-08-21 · Lindiwe Tsobo · BusinessDay_

ARM's improvement in headline earnings comes as the miner prepares a R15.2bn investment in the Bokoni platinum project and the restart of Nkomati

## [Chery adds Tiggo 7 Dark Edition to local lineup](https://www.businessday.co.za/motoring/2026-08-21-chery-adds-tiggo-7-dark-edition-to-local-lineup/)

_2026-08-21 · Motoring Staff · BusinessDay_

Chery South Africa has introduced the Tiggo 7 Distinction Dark Edition starting at R415,900

## [Ghana’s miners demand release of $34.5m in trapped savings](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/africa/2026-08-21-ghanas-miners-demand-release-of-345m-in-trapped-savings/)

_2026-08-21 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

Ghana’s union of mineworkers delivered a petition to the central bank on Thursday to demand more than 380m cedis (R547.2m) they say they are owed, and that has been frozen since a clean-up of the financial sector

## [Geospatial tools help track Ebola and prevent spread](https://www.businessday.co.za/opinion/2026-08-21-geospatial-tools-help-track-ebola-and-prevent-spread/)

_2026-08-21 · David Saah, Jeanine Kaileh, Robert Cohen, Tolbert Nyenswah, Wilmot James · BusinessDay_

Integrated data systems help responders reach vulnerable populations despite conflict and limited access

## [CEC integration, prepaid boost Cell C’s earnings](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/earnings/2026-08-21-cec-integration-prepaid-boost-cell-cs-earnings/)

_2026-08-21 · Jacqueline Mackenzie · BusinessDay_

MVNO business fuels wholesale momentum amid competitive market

## [Renergen moves closer to first commercial helium production](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-21-renergen-moves-closer-to-first-commercial-helium-production/)

_2026-08-21 · Lindiwe Tsobo · BusinessDay_

Renergen’s first commercial deliveries are targeted for September as the company works to secure more helium offtake and funding for expansion

## [Harmony beats targets: earnings soar on strong gold and copper ops](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/earnings/2026-08-21-harmony-beats-targets-earnings-soar-on-strong-gold-and-copper-ops/)

_2026-08-21 · Jacqueline Mackenzie · BusinessDay_

Acquisition of CSA mine in Australia boosts diversification efforts

## [Questions raised over Zinn’s consulting ties at Spar and Spur](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-21-questions-raised-over-shirley-zinns-consulting-ties-at-spar-and-spur/)

_2026-08-21 · Nompilo Zulu · BusinessDay_

Independence as a nonexecutive director scrutinised due to her shareholding in Tuesday Consulting, an executive search firm engaged by Spar and, in an unpaid capacity, by Spur

## [JPMorgan veteran Andre Ross to lead Citi in South Africa](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-21-jpmorgan-veteran-andre-ross-to-lead-citi-in-sa/)

_2026-08-21 · Kabelo Khumalo · BusinessDay_

The lender has established itself as the largest foreign bank in the country

## [Comsol targets lucrative home internet gap with 5G launch](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-21-comsol-targets-lucrative-home-internet-gap-with-5g-launch/)

_2026-08-21 · Mudiwa Gavaza · BusinessDay_

Company secures multibillion-rand investment to expand fixed wireless access

## [Exxaro seeks more manganese and copper to drive diversification](https://www.businessday.co.za/companies/2026-08-21-exxaro-seeks-more-manganese-and-copper-to-drive-diversification/)

_2026-08-21 · Lindiwe Tsobo · BusinessDay_

Exxaro CEO Ben Magara says future-facing metals and energy should contribute more than half of group earnings by 2030

## [Walmart warns US shoppers feel squeeze as sales growth slows](https://www.businessday.co.za/world/international-companies/2026-08-20-walmart-warns-us-shoppers-feel-squeeze-as-sales-growth-slows/)

_2026-08-20 · Reuters Agency · BusinessDay_

Shares plunge after comparable sales miss forecasts despite higher annual guidance

## [WATCH | Market Report](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-20-watch-market-report-2/)

_2026-08-20 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV and Martin Smith from Anchor Capital take a broader look at the day’s market movers

## [WATCH | Market Report](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-20-watch-market-report-2/)

_2026-08-20 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV and Martin Smith from Anchor Capital take a broader look at the day’s market movers

## [WATCH | Exxaro half-year earnings down 20%](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-20-watch-exxaro-half-year-earnings-down-20/)

_2026-08-20 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Exxaro CEO Ben Magara joins Business Day TV to discuss the group’s first-half performance

## [WATCH | Stock Picks](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-20-watch-stock-picks/)

_2026-08-20 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV with guests Jared Hoover from All Weather Capital and Mark du Toit from OysterCatcher Investments tackle your questions

## [WATCH | Stock Picks](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-20-watch-stock-picks/)

_2026-08-20 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV with guests Jared Hoover from All Weather Capital and Mark du Toit from OysterCatcher Investments tackle your questions

## [WATCH | Legal provision weighs on Spur’s earnings](https://www.businessday.co.za/bdtv/2026-08-20-watch-legal-provision-weighs-on-spurs-earnings/)

_2026-08-20 · Business Business · BusinessDay_

Business Day TV speaks to Val Nichas, CEO of Spur Corporation, about the results and what they reveal about consumer spending.

## [Fadiel Adams challenges Idac chief’s evidence over PKTT referral](https://www.businessday.co.za/news/law/2026-08-20-fadiel-adams-challenges-idac-chiefs-evidence-over-pktt-referral/)

_2026-08-20 · Sinesipho Schrieber · BusinessDay_

Madlanga commission hears Adams concede he misled suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu over alleged docket interception