Ashley Lechman

Digital Editor

Nersa approves 12. 74% tariff increase for Eskom, sparking consumer concerns

OWN Correspondent and Ashley Lechman|Published

The increase is set to come into effect on April 1, 2025.

Unemployment rate predicted to keep on growing

Ashley Lechman|Published

Stats SA said the number of unemployed has increased by 330 000, to 8. 2 million – up from 7. 9m in the previous quarter – marking the highest figure since comparable ...

May petrol price hike will perpetuate the vicious cycle of poverty among SA consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

A fourth-consecutive hike in the price of petrol will hit motorists hard.

How Shoprite helped save a small pet foods business from closing down due to load shedding

Ashley Lechman|Published

The small, Johannesburg-based pet foods manufacturer uses refrigeration and dehydration machines that run on 24 to 48-hour cycles.

No break for consumers as petrol prices expected to rise again in May

Ashley Lechman and Siphelele Dludla|Published

South African fuel prices have reached record-high increases over the past three years.

Interest rates on hold but petrol to go up

Ashley Lechman|Published

Consumers will suffer another blow as petrol prices are set to rise this week.

FSCA hopes to recover R475m penalty from late Markus Jooste’s estate

Ashley Lechman|Published

The authority said that the investigation into the Steinhoff matter will continue and the penalty imposed on the disgraced former CEO can be recovered from Jooste’s ...

Disgraced former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste has died

Ashley Lechman|Published

The former Steinhoff boss Markus Jooste died on Thursday.

Rompco pledges R1. 5m to restore infrastructure at Tambo Memorial Hospital following explosion

Ashley Lechman|Published

Tambo Memorial Hospital in Gauteng serves the communities of Benoni, Boksburg and part of Germiston, catering to a population of more than a million.

Concern for consumers with latest GDP figures

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s ailing economy increased by a minuscule 0. 1% in the fourth quarter of 2023.

TNPA invests R1 billion to boost tugboat availability and shipping efficiencies at SA sea ports

Ashley Lechman|Published

The TNPA said that seven tugboats will replace marine craft that has reached its operational lifespan at the ports of Durban and East London.

Budget: Godongwana announces sin tax increases, this is how much more it will cost for tobacco and alcohol

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered his budget speech to the nation in parliament on Wednesday.

Budget: Private partner secured to upgrade Pier 2 of Durban Container Terminal to help solve logistical issues

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered his budget speech to the nation in parliament on Wednesday.

Budget: Godongwana says reforming SA’s energy sector is ‘bearing fruit’

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered his budget speech to the nation in parliament on Wednesday.

Budget: Godongwana projects economy to grow by 1. 6% backed by easing power cuts

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, delivered his budget speech to the nation in parliament on Wednesday.

The Dog Duchess helps you celebrate your pets special occasion with tasty treats and custom cakes

Ashley Lechman|Published

If your pet is celebrating a birthday soon, the Dog Duchess has all your ‘pawty’ needs covered.

Sona 2024: Ramaphosa says the worst of load shedding is ‘behind us’

Ashley Lechman|Published

Ramaphosa addressed one of the country’s most glaring issues, Eskom and load shedding.

The business side of AFCON

Ashley Lechman|Published

The recent commercial aspects of the tournament have been met with expectations of further developing the game of football in Africa.

Death of 11 miners at Implats mine raises a lot of questions, says union

Ashley Lechman|Published

The incident occurred when a cage carrying mineworkers to the surface fell.

Fuel prices increase for fourth consecutive month in October to hit consumers hard

Ashley Lechman|Published

This comes after the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources announced the official fuel prices for the month of October yesterday.