Siphelele Dludla

Content Manager: Business Report

SA productive sectors send mixed signals with divergent manufacturing and mining activity

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South Africa's productive sectors show a mixed performance as mining rebounds with significant growth, while manufacturing faces renewed challenges. This article ...

World Bank warns Middle East conflict threatens Africa’s growth amid inflation pressures

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Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is projected to slow in 2026 due to the fallout from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to the World Bank. ...

World Bank cuts South Africa’s growth forecast as global conflict clouds economic outlook

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South Africa's economic recovery is under threat as the World Bank revises growth forecasts downward, citing global uncertainties and rising energy prices. This ...

SA’s logistics network shows resilience amid global shipping turbulence

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Despite recent weather disruptions and global shipping challenges, South Africa's logistics network shows resilience, with improvements in port operations and cargo ...

Isuzu injects R510m into local suppliers as localisation drive boosts jobs, manufacturing

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The investment formed a critical part of the development programme for the new ISUZU D-MAX and enabled local suppliers to expand production capacity, improve manufacturing ...

Business confidence steadies in May but Middle East conflict, inflation risks weigh on outlook

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South African business confidence shows signs of recovery in May, despite ongoing challenges from inflation and geopolitical tensions. The SACCI Business Confidence ...

Parliament pushes for urgent steel sector rescue as jobs crisis deepens

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South Africa's steel industry is at a critical juncture, with Parliament's Portfolio Committee urging immediate government action to prevent job losses and industrial ...

Global turmoil raises risks but SA’s financial system remains resilient, says Kganyago

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The South African Reserve Bank highlights growing risks to the financial system due to geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices, while emphasising the resilience ...

SA moves to build 60-day strategic fuel reserve as government eyes greater energy security

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South Africa is set to enhance its energy security with a new Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy, requiring the country to maintain fuel reserves equivalent to 60 ...

Government intensifies support measures as steel industry faces global pressures

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South Africa's steel industry is grappling with economic challenges, including high electricity costs and cheap imports. The government is implementing strategies ...

South African insurers poised to weather economic and geopolitical storms, says S&P

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Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, South Africa's insurance industry is expected to remain resilient, according to S&P Global Ratings. The report ...

Building sector confidence slumps as Middle East conflict and rising costs stall projects

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Confidence in South Africa's building sector has weakened significantly in the second quarter of 2026, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and rising input costs, ...

Standard Bank backs Dangote Refinery listing and future expansion across Africa

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Standard Bank Group's CEO, Sim Tshabalala, visits the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, reaffirming the bank's commitment to supporting Dangote Industries' growth and ...

Mining industry at odds with exploration rights tied to beneficiation in new industrial strategy

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The Minerals Council South Africa has expressed serious concerns regarding the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s newly released Industrial Development ...

Eskom launches green energy subsidiary to deliver 32GW of renewable capacity by 2040

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Announced on Tuesday, Eskom Green will initially operate within Eskom Holdings before being separated into a wholly owned subsidiary with its own board, subject ...

City of Joburg admits audit failures as Parliament demands accountability

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Johannesburg's leadership admits to significant governance and financial management issues following the Auditor-General's report, revealing deep-rooted challenges ...

Sarb says South Africa needs faster, cheaper digital payments before launching a retail CBDC

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Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, emphasises the need for modernising the country's payment system over the immediate introduction ...

Rand gains from Fitch upgrade but Middle East conflict keeps currency volatile

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Fitch Ratings has upgraded South Africa's sovereign credit rating, leading to a temporary boost in the rand. However, escalating tensions in the Middle East and ...

Neasa warns small employers of rising labour costs as metal industry wage battle intensifies

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South Africa's metal and engineering sector is gearing up for a contentious wage battle as NEASA warns that extending the MEIBC Main Agreement could significantly ...

Court grants TAU Mining leave to appeal in high-stakes Gamsberg Mine dispute

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The Northern Cape High Court has granted TAU Mining Contractors the right to appeal a ruling that denied them immediate enforcement of a court order regarding the ...

Government unveils plan to revitalise township and rural economies

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The South African government has unveiled a draft policy aimed at revitalising township and rural economies, addressing challenges such as unemployment and inadequate ...

Fitch upgrades South Africa's credit rating in first sovereign boost in 21 years

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Fitch Ratings has upgraded South Africa's credit rating to BB, reflecting improved fiscal management and a positive outlook for the economy.

'Our prosperity is inseparable from Africa's economic development' - SA big business warns against xenophobia

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Business Unity South Africa and Business Leadership South Africa urge the government to address migration challenges through lawful policies, warning that rising ...

Kenya, South Africa push digital finance and AI partnerships to drive Africa's growth

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Kenya and South Africa's leaders have pledged to enhance cooperation in digital innovation and investment, aiming to position both nations at the forefront of Africa's ...

Toyota, Lexus and Hyundai recall nearly 7,000 vehicles over safety concerns

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Thousands of motorists in South Africa are urged to take action as the National Consumer Commission announces critical safety recalls for Toyota, Lexus, and Hyundai ...