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Musk seeks up to $134bn from OpenAI, Microsoft in ‘wrongful gains’
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134b (R2.19-trillion) from OpenAI and Microsoft, arguing he deserves the “wrongful gains” they received from his early support of the artificial intelligence startup, according to a court filing on Friday.
By Reuters
LEBO RADEBE | Keep Africa’s steel in African hands
Amsa can become a symbol not of decline, but of Africa reclaiming its industrial future
By Lebo Radebe
ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | The future of cars hits the road
Less fantasy, more practicality for tech-driven vehicles
By Arthur Goldstuck
SA-US ties still uncertain, even as Agoa returns
Agoa could still be overridden by executive orders or unilateral tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.
By Khulekani Magubane
ELNA MOOLMAN | Reform and trade tailwinds bode well for 2026
The global economy last year endured extreme uncertainty due to geopolitical and trade frictions. This compelled large swings in global economic forecasts. However, the economic weakness, that was widely feared in such challenging and uncertain conditions
By Elna Moolman
Power exemption offers hope for distressed South African industries
South Africa's deindustrialisation has triggered widespread job cuts
ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK | Tech goes deep into the business of sleep
Sleep technology is moving beyond tracking, as device makers and health groups focus on shaping sleep
By Arthur Goldstuck
President skips WEF amid global turmoil
South Africa’s delegation to Davos, to be led by Enoch Godongwana, will be competing for attention in a world with weightier matters on its mind
By Khulekani Magubane
EU backtracking on engine ban spurs platinum price surge
The platinum price is expected to soar even further in 2026 on strong market fundamentals
By Dineo Faku
B-BBEE on trial amid review
Business leaders say the policy has failed in its mission, while others are calling on the government to abandon affirmative action
By Khulekani Magubane
Trump housing plan to allow retirement fund money for down payments
The Trump administration plans to allow investors to use some of their retirement funds to make a down payment on a house, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday, adding that more details will be released next week.
LUNCEDO MTWENTWE | Anonymity is an SME’s most expensive mistake
Businesses that grow will not be those that shout the loudest, but those that solve the problem of being recognised and trusted
By Luncedo Mtwentwe
Easy investing even in January
Purple Group says its EasyEquities platform is growing in leaps and bounds, and ‘Januworry’ is always a bumper month for it
By Dineo Faku
50bn Port of Gauteng project hits roadblocks
The developer behind the R50bn Port of Gauteng, Francois Nortjé, says provincial legislation is blocking the development of major new roads and stifling development.
By Dineo Faku
The year of the great unblocking to ease investment
South Africa must make the most of hugely receptive audiences and a great deal of enthusiasm for our country
