Germany and South Africa strengthen ties to combat Foot and Mouth disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Germany's Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer, visits South Africa to strengthen agricultural ties and combat Foot and Mouth disease, signing a Joint Declaration ...

Transforming South Africa's mining sector: Sasol's new Destoning Plant

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Sasol has inaugurated its new Destoning Plant in Mpumalanga, a pivotal development aimed at enhancing coal quality and operational performance in South Africa's ...

Treasury rejects wealth tax calls, defends South Africa’s high personal income tax burden

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The National Treasury of South Africa has rejected calls for a wealth tax, asserting that the current tax system is already progressive and sufficient for revenue ...

How geopolitical tensions are affecting South African consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing significant disruptions in global oil markets, leading to soaring fuel prices in South Africa. Airlines are raising ...

South Africa cannot build a gig economy on mobile data alone

Albert Oosthuysen|Published

Fibre penetration, by contrast, sits closer to 26% when measured across homes and small businesses with fixed-line broadband.

NAACAM highlights challenges in South Africa's automotive component manufacturing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a strong performance in vehicle sales in February 2026, NAACAM warns that the growth in South Africa's automotive component manufacturing is not keeping ...

Why is South Africa so vulnerable to petroleum supply issues and global fuel price trends?

Gavin Kelly|Published

Global fuel market dynamics play an enormous role in determining fuel prices. Supply and demand remains very relevant in what the (global) customer is prepared to ...

Why 92% of SA shoppers value safety over slick apps

Ashley Lechman|Published

As World Consumer Rights Day approaches, a new report reveals that consumer trust hinges on data protection, potentially reshaping the future of South African retail. ...

New free tool launched to enhance financial wellbeing for South African consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

Struggling with financial uncertainty? Discover how a new free tool from Doshguide aims to empower South Africans by providing clarity on their financial health ...

Western Cape receives 100,000 Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines with Shoprite's support

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Western Cape farmers receive a vital boost with the arrival of 100,000 Foot and Mouth Disease vaccines, thanks to a partnership with Shoprite and support from Germany. ...

South Africa's Agribusiness Confidence Index falls to its lowest level since 2024

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Agribusiness Confidence Index from Agbiz reveals a significant decline in sentiment among South African agribusinesses, driven by challenges such as foot-and-mouth ...

Manufacturing production in South Africa sees a decline in January

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest report reveals a 0.7% decline in manufacturing production for January 2026 compared to the previous year, highlighting ongoing challenges in the ...

Global oil markets facing unprecedented supply shock amidst Middle East war, warns IEA

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The International Energy Agency warns of a historic supply shock in global oil markets due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with millions of barrels of ...

IMF urges SA to adopt debt anchor as Treasury signals support for stronger fiscal framework

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on South Africa to implement clearer fiscal rules and a credible debt target to stabilise its public finances, as ...

South African consumers turn to buy now pay later options after bonuses

Ashley Lechman|Published

As annual bonuses hit bank accounts, a surprising pattern is emerging in South Africa: consumers are increasingly turning to buy now pay later schemes, strategically ...

How African Swine Fever is driving up pork prices in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa faces rising pork prices as African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease disrupt supply chains. Industry experts warn of significant impacts on consumers ...

South Africa's Nersa approves significant electricity tariff increases for 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Energy experts express concern over NERSA's recent approval of electricity tariff increases, highlighting the potential impact on South African households and businesses ...

Budget cuts may cripple Nersa’s critical role in new energy market regulation

Banele Ginindza|Published

The Department of Electricity and Energy is urgently addressing budget cuts that threaten the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa) ability to fulfil ...

Urgent action needed: Late payments threaten South African small businesses

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Business Partners Limited raises alarm over the rising number of unpaid invoices affecting South African SMEs, highlighting the urgent need for action to ensure ...