US lawmakers table Bill to extend Agoa by three years to 2028

Siphelele Dludla|Published

US legislators have introduced a bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, aiming to restore stability in trade relations with sub-Saharan Africa and ...

Eskom System Operator chief Isabel Fick resigns after 30 years to join Africa GreenCo

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Isabel Fick, a leading expert in South Africa's electricity sector, resigns from Eskom to join Africa GreenCo as group head of trading and operations, marking a ...

IMF backs South Africa’s primary surplus drive as key to stabilising soaring debt

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) endorses South Africa's ambitious budget surplus target, highlighting its importance for stabilising national debt and ensuring ...

HEINEKEN Beverages mulls over next steps after losing court case against striking workers

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Labour Court in Cape Town has ruled that HEINEKEN unlawfully withheld bonuses from employees who participated in a protected strike, reinforcing workers' rights ...

HEINEKEN Beverages loses Labour Court battle over withholding bonuses from striking workers

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Labour Court in Cape Town has ruled that HEINEKEN unlawfully withheld bonuses from employees who participated in a protected strike, reinforcing workers' rights ...

ANC reignites push to broaden Reserve Bank mandate as economic crisis deepens

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The African National Congress has revived its proposal to expand the South African Reserve Bank's mandate, arguing for a focus on unemployment and economic growth ...

Treasury raises R11.8bn in first-ever Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion through its first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond, signalling strong investor ...

Madlanga Commission's witness assassination poses major risk to SA’s investment reputation

Siphelele Dludla and Yogashen Pillay|Updated

The assassination of a key witness in the Madlanga Judicial Commission raises serious concerns about South Africa's investment climate and the protection of whistleblowers, ...

Building sector sentiment climbs to joint 10-year high, but majority still unhappy with conditions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's building sector shows signs of recovery as the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index rises to its highest level in a decade, driven by strong consumer ...

Emirates says jet fuel constraints remain a major threat to South Africa’s aviation recovery

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Emirates Airlines highlights the critical jet fuel shortages and infrastructure challenges facing South Africa's aviation sector, urging immediate action to safeguard ...

Moody’s flags modest growth outlook and persistent fiscal pressures in SA

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Moody’s Ratings has maintained South Africa’s credit rating at Ba2, highlighting improvements in economic conditions while cautioning against deep structural constraints ...

SA construction activity rebounds strongly as sector sees marked improvements

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's construction sector shows a promising recovery in Q3 2025, with the Afrimat Construction Index reporting a 10.2% increase. Despite challenges in capital ...

Green economy continues to surge as WEF predicts market will top $7trln within the decade

Siphelele Dludla|Published

A new report from the World Economic Forum reveals that the green economy has become the world’s second-fastest growing market, projected to exceed $7 trillion by ...

Sarb flags final year of Jibar as transition to ZARONIA enters critical phase

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the SARB prepares to discontinue the Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate (Jibar) ...

Business confidence rebounds in Q4 as sentiment lifts across most sectors

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's business sentiment shows a promising rebound in the final quarter of 2025, with the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index rising to its highest level ...

South Africa’s manufacturing activity slumps again in November as cost pressures rise

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's private sector experiences a second consecutive month of contraction, with the S&P Global PMI dropping to 49.0 in November, indicating ongoing economic ...

South Africa's GDP growth remains sluggish despite signs of recovery

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Despite a slight increase in GDP growth, South Africa's economy faces ongoing challenges, with forecasts suggesting growth may remain below 1% this year. Experts ...

Tribunal approves Exxaro’s acquisition of Ntsimbintle interests, subject to conditions

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Competition Tribunal has approved a merger that will see ManganExx, a subsidiary of Exxaro Resources, acquire key mining and marketing interests from Ntsimbintle ...

South Africa–Europe shipping route could run on green ammonia by 2029: Study

Siphelele Dludla|Published

A new feasibility study reveals that Saldanha Bay could emerge as a global hub for ammonia-fueled shipping by 2029, linking South Africa with Europe and supporting ...

SA paves way for legal hemp production with new Plant Improvement Act

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's agricultural landscape is set for transformation with the implementation of the Plant Improvement Act of 2018, introducing modern regulations for ...

New-vehicle market surges as easing inflation, fuel prices and rate cuts lift sentiment

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Data from Naamsa showed that aggregate new-vehicle sales rose to 54 896 units, an increase of 6 113 units compared to the 48 783 units sold during the same month ...

SA manufacturing slumps to contractionary terriroty, signalling deepening sector strain

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index reveals a sharp decline in South Africa's manufacturing sector, highlighting ongoing challenges in demand and production. ...

SA paves way for competitive electricity market after Nersa approves market operator licence

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Nersa's approval of the Market Operator licence for NTCSA marks a pivotal moment in South Africa's electricity sector, signalling a shift towards a competitive market. ...

African finance ministers push for bankable projects, private capital at AfDB Investment Forum

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Zambia’s Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane said the country is emerging from its debt crisis, supported by an improved credit rating. ...

R60bn class action lawsuit against banks hits critical stage over inclusion of new evidence

Siphelele Dludla|Updated

The Gauteng High Court is set to hear a crucial application in a R60 billion class action against major South African banks, accused of unlawfully repossessing homes ...