South Africa’s stone fruit industry set for major boost as China trade deal sealed

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Department of Agriculture has signed a landmark trade protocol with China, potentially unlocking R400 million for the stone fruit industry. Experts highlight the importance of diversifying agricultural exports while maintaining existin…

Mining output dips as sector faces renewed pressure from weak demand and rising costs

Yogashen Pillay|Published

August 2025 brought mixed results for South Africa's mining sector, with a year-on-year production decline of 0. 2% reported by Stats SA. Key contributors to this ...

Transnet Port Terminals achieves record container handling in turnaround efforts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet Port Terminals reports significant improvements in container handling and operational efficiency, achieving record-breaking performance in recent weeks. ...

Industry leaders welcome R50 billion development of the Port of Gauteng

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The R50 billion development of the Port of Gauteng aims to revolutionise South Africa's logistics sector, creating over 50,000 jobs and addressing inefficiencies ...

South Africans demand healthier, smarter, and more sustainable food choices, PwC report reveals

Ashley Lechman|Published

PwC’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report highlights how South African consumers are driving change in the food industry, demanding affordable, health-conscious, and ...

The human voice - why talking still matters in an online world

Warren Hawkins|Published

We’re living in an age where technology is supposed to make everything easier and faster.

The hidden wealth we all carry

Murray Legg|Published

Social Capital is the new ‘lights on’ for endeavours and it can be just as powerful as financial capital.

The Black Friday remix: What 2025 will look like after a rule-changing 2024

Rory Bosman|Published

According to the Ecentric Payment Systems’ Black Friday Index 2024, the four-day Black Friday to Cyber Monday window punched well above its weight with online transactions ...

SA food security improves slightly, but hunger remains widespread – Shoprite Index

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Shoprite's latest Food Security Index reveals a modest rise in food security levels in South Africa, yet experts warn that hunger remains a critical issue affecting ...

Motor trade sales rise as easing inflation and lower rates lift demand

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest report reveals a 1. 9% increase in motor trade sales year-on-year for August 2025, driven by strong new vehicle sales and accessories, indicating ...

South Africa strengthens plastic recycling drive as global treaty talks stall

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While global negotiations on plastic pollution falter, South Africa continues to advance its circular economy through major recycling investments. The launch of ...

SA agriculture sees strong crop recovery, but livestock struggles persist amid FMD outbreak

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite a promising recovery in South Africa's crop and fruit sectors for 2025, the livestock industry faces significant challenges due to the ongoing Foot and Mouth ...

SA looks to China for R400 million stone fruit exports amid diversification drive

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces a groundbreaking trade protocol that opens the Chinese market to five types of South African stone fruits, potentially ...

Economic activity strengthens for fifth month, but risks remain - the PayInc Economic Index

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the PayInc Economic Index reflects South Africa's economic resilience amid ongoing challenges, revealing insights into consumer behaviour and market ...

G20 Summit: a platform to promote India and South Africa’s global economic vision

Fawzia Moodley|Published

As South Africa prepares to host the first-ever G20 Summit on the African continent, the stakes are high amid geopolitical tensions. Can Pretoria secure the support ...

Business confidence rises, but Sacci urges policy overhaul to sustain momentum

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Chamber of Commerce reveals a rise in the Business Confidence Index for September 2025, highlighting economic challenges and opportunities for ...

Moody’s, GCR see signs of recovery as South Africa’s growth outlook remains stable

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Moody's and GCR's recent media briefing highlights a positive trend in South Africa's economic growth, forecasting an increase in GDP and discussing the implications ...

Seriti Green achieves financial close on flagship Ummbila Emoyeni wind project in Mpumalanga

Philippa Larkin|Published

Seriti Green, a pioneering black-owned renewable energy company, has reached a significant milestone by securing funding for the Ummbila Emoyeni wind farm, set to ...

Lunga Momoza: The most expensive intern in South Africa

Wesley Diphoko|Published

Lunga Momoza's journey from a township entrepreneur to South Africa's most expensive intern reveals the challenges faced by young innovators in the tech industry ...

Industry welcomes court ruling clearing way for Durban Port upgrade

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Industry players express relief following the KZN Court's ruling that dismissed APM Terminals' challenge to the selection of ICTSI as the equity partner for upgrading ...