Jacob Webster Companies Reporter

Jacob Webster is a Business Day reporter specialising in companies and news.

Jacob Webster Companies Reporter
Black Business Council calls for ban and blacklisting of McKinsey

Group calls for those who continue to do business with the firm to be ‘uncovered and isolated’.

Jacob Webster Companies Reporter
Critical skills shortage ‘a threat to mining industry growth’: Idea CEO Corrin ...

Idea CEO Corrin Varady says South Africa is losing valuable mining investments to more technologically advanced nations.

Jacob Webster Companies Reporter
Miners with silicosis and TB urged to seek compensation

More than 1,400 former mineworkers in the Eastern Cape urgently need medical examinations to qualify, says Tshiamiso Trust

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Inflation eases for fifth consecutive month

Annual consumer inflation was 2.8% in October, a sharp decline from the previous month and its lowest level since June 2020

Jacob Webster Companies Reporter
Treasury releases proposal for second phase of carbon tax

Proposed changes would see effective carbon tax rates on SA businesses increasing in 2026

Jacob Webster Companies Reporter
Why Gwede Mantashe thinks mining is a sunrise industry

Minister highlights Mintek’s contribution to SA mining as research group celebrates 90 years.