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War shock threatens South Africa’s fragile recovery despite uptick in PayInc Index

Yogashen Pillay|Published

PayInc Economic Index shows a 0.4% increase in February, but geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about South Africa's economic outlook, particularly regarding fuel prices and inflation.

Oil shock could stall South Africa’s recovery as fuel risks and inflation pressures mount

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Oxford Economics Africa warns that South Africa's fragile economic recovery could face renewed strain in 2026 due to rising global oil prices driven by geopolitical ...

South Africa set to scale back borrowing as Africa’s debt climbs to $155bn, says S&P

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa is poised to reduce its borrowing in 2026, contrasting with a projected rise in African sovereign debt to $155 billion, according to a new S&P Global ...

Coal to remain central to South Africa’s energy mix despite climate concerns, say experts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Energy experts discuss South Africa's ongoing reliance on coal, highlighted by Sasol's recent launch of its Destoning Plant in Mpumalanga. This development underscores ...

Power price hike, fuel costs and global tensions set to squeeze South African consumers in April

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Eskom's recent announcement of an electricity tariff increase has raised concerns among experts about the potential economic impact on South African consumers, particularly ...

Middle East conflict sparks fertiliser price surge, raising alarm for South African farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Farming associations in South Africa are raising alarms over expected increases in fertiliser prices due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Experts warn that ...

The platform you build on is a political choice. So is the one you don’t.

Andile Masuku|Published

Discover the political implications of choosing social media platforms as the Executive Editor of Future in the Humanities (FITH) shares insights on the decentralised ...

The war that could move AI into space

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Explore how the Iran conflict is reshaping the future of artificial intelligence and prompting a potential shift of data centres into space. What does this mean ...

Company data backups can become as much of a risk as they are a hedge against breaches

Richard Ford|Published

Is your company's digital infrastructure a ticking time bomb? Discover the hidden risks of data backups and learn how to safeguard your organisation from data toxicity. ...

Operation Vulindlela reforms show progress but economic recovery remains uneven: BER report

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The findings of the Bureau for Economic Research's latest report on South Africa's economic recovery highlight the successes and ongoing challenges of Operation ...

New Container User Forum launched to improve efficiency in SA’s container logistics sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The newly established Container User Forum (CUF) aims to revolutionise container logistics in Southern Africa by fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders ...

February inflation expected to remain subdued but oil prices could push costs higher

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts anticipate that CPI inflation will remain below 4% ahead of Stats SA's February 2026 announcement, despite rising global oil prices and currency pressures. ...

South Africa’s soybean harvest remains among the largest on record despite weather setbacks

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Agbiz forecasts South Africa's soybean crop for 2025-26 at 2.66 million tonnes, despite challenges from heavy rains. Chief economist Wandile Sihlobo discusses the ...

Port of Durban manager discusses infrastructure improvements and congestion solutions

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Discover how the Port of Durban is tackling congestion and improving infrastructure through strategic investments and recovery plans, as explained by manager Nompumelelo ...

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 ...