South Africa’s gas sector strategy remains unclear as gas cliff looms

Banele Ginindza|Published

With just nine months left, can South Africa's government and industry stakeholders unite to avert a looming gas cliff? Discover the critical infrastructure and ...

Cash Me If You Can: South African MSMEs’ Audacious Treasure Hunt

Bongani Ntombela|Published

South African MSMEs are facing significant challenges in securing formal finance, despite their crucial role in the economy. This article explores the findings of ...

Petrol price drop offers slight relief for South African consumers - say experts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Recent petrol and diesel price cuts in South Africa bring mixed reactions from experts, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by fuel levies and living costs ...

S&P Global Ratings maintains positive outlook for South Africa's economy

Ashley Lechman|Published

At the South Africa Capital Markets Conference, S&P Global Ratings presented a positive economic outlook for the country, highlighting growth potential and investment ...

Exploring the benefits of franchising: Insights from the Standard Bank Franchise Summit

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Franchise owners at the Standard Bank Franchise Summit discuss the advantages of franchising in South Africa, highlighting personal success stories and the positive ...

South African business confidence dips in quarter two, signaling economic slowdown

Philippa Larkin|Published

What does the latest dip in South African business confidence mean for the economy? Discover the factors behind the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index's fall in Q2 ...

Amazon South Africa expands product range with Groceries, Pet Food, and Supplements

Philippa Larkin|Published

Amazon South Africa has unveiled an exciting expansion of its product offerings, introducing three new Everyday Essentials categories: Groceries, Pet Food, and Vitamins ...

Exploring the growth of South Africa's agricultural exports amid global challenges

Bhekani Zondo and Solly Molepo|Published

South Africa's agricultural sector achieved a remarkable export growth of $13. 7 billion in 2024, driven by strong government and industry collaboration. This article ...

High-cost loans, Trump turmoil hurting Africa, says G20 panel chief

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High borrowing costs and unpredictable US policies are stifling Africa's economic growth, warns Trevor Manuel, head of the G20 panel on the continent, as he prepares ...

Is JETP the savior of South Africa - or is it about to make the embattled country’s problems worse?

Jack Wolf, Oliver Stallwood and Sakhile Dube|Published

Four years after its launch, the Just Energy Transition Partnership faces serious scrutiny. As South Africa grapples with its coal dependency and international pressures, ...

Fossil fuels are still subsidised: G20 could push for the funds to be shifted to cleaner energy

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South Africa, as the G20 presiding nation, has a pivotal opportunity to champion the reallocation of fossil fuel subsidies towards cleaner energy solutions, addressing ...

How solar energy is improving healthcare in rural areas

Ashley Lechman|Published

As Bestmed continues to expand its supportive footprint across South Africa, the collaboration with Unjani Clinic stands as a beacon of hope, vitalising and reshaping ...

South Africa’s economy stagnates with mere 0. 1% GDP growth in Q1, raising concerns

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's GDP growth has slowed to 0. 1% in the first quarter of 2025, raising concerns among economists. Key sectors, including agriculture and manufacturing, ...

KZN livestock farmers urge disaster declaration amid Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Livestock farmers in KwaZulu-Natal are calling for a disaster declaration as Foot and Mouth Disease spreads, impacting the agricultural economy and threatening livelihoods ...

SARS imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on tyres from Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia

Ashley Lechman|Published

To protect local manufacturers, SARS has introduced provisional duties on tyre imports from Southeast Asia in response to "country hopping" practices.

Bayhead Road upgrade to boost traffic and efficiency at Port of Durban

Philippa Larkin|Published

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a six-month rehabilitation project for Bayhead Road at the Port of Durban, aiming to improve road infrastructure, ...

South Africa's GDP growth slows to 0. 1% in Q1 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

"South Africa's GDP increased by 0. 1% in the first quarter of 2025, with significant contributions from agriculture and transport sectors, while manufacturing and ...

Trade war cuts global economic growth outlook: OECD

AFP|Published

The OECD has dramatically revised its global growth forecast, warning that US President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policies could severely undermine the world ...

SA's manufacturing activity firmly in contractionary territory in May

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals a concerning decline in South Africa's manufacturing sector, with the PMI remaining in contraction for the seventh ...