06/19/2026
The proposed fund, which would be capitalised over five years, is expected to channel around R20 billion annually into majority black-owned and controlled enterprises.
06/16/2026
South Africa entered the year on a strong footing, with improved financial metrics and its first credit rating from S&P Global in two decades.
06/12/2026
Investor demand for safe and stable returns continues to shape the market, with capital flowing steadily into instruments that prioritize preservation and reliability.
06/10/2026
The impact of the conflict was felt in the sharp fuel price increases in April, which may be reflected in the second-quarter GDP estimates.
06/09/2026
The rand was trading at 16.4650 against the US dollar, an increase of roughly 0.5% from its previous close.
06/08/2026
National Debt Advisors Head Sebastien Alexanderson said that South Africa is misdiagnosing the crisis.
05/29/2026
The African Development Bank estimates the country’s gross domestic product will expand 4.1% this year and 4.2% next year.
05/29/2026
In 2027, growth is projected to decelerate to 3.7 per cent on account of the anticipated easing of global oil prices and thus reduced external revenue inflows.”
05/28/2026
Economists have noted that the significant decline in the economic outlook due to the outbreak of the war in the Middle East is starting to impact the labour market.
05/21/2026
Unfortunately for South African consumers, the fuel price shocks following the United States’ war in Iran have pushed the energy component of inflation far higher.
05/21/2026
The Review said the financing gap highlighted the urgent need to mobilise public and private capital to address growing climate-related risks confronting the economy.
05/20/2026
The institution said the growth reflects accelerating global adoption of carbon pricing frameworks as countries intensify efforts to meet climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
05/14/2026
Godongwana revealed that the City of Johannesburg currently owes creditors R25.2 billion, while only having R3.9 billion in cash in the bank.
05/14/2026
The index tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, together with a wholesale cash component.
05/13/2026
The company’s return to profit marks one of the strongest recoveries in its history, after enduring significant foreign exchange losses in 2023 and 2024.
05/12/2026
Given the circumstances, he said he wanted to be clear that there is nothing in the Constitutional Court ruling that compels him to resign.
05/12/2026
The target is six months. The impacts on the economy are profound.
05/05/2026
The banks’ core operations remained strong, with combined interest income rising by 17.66% to N14.49 trillion, up from N12.31 trillion in 2024.
04/27/2026
The data presented in the report lay out the biggest gaps, or “differentiators,” between the top and bottom performers in each income bracket in the study.
04/27/2026
Many South Africans assume that their retirement savings will be distributed exactly as stipulated in their will, or will automatically accrue to their spouse or children.