The 2026 Budget blue-ticked the jobs crisis, since the Treasury only cares about debt and pleasing financial markets
China is at a high-water mark of domestic confidence. The Year of the Horse has shown that the engine of internal demand is not just idling — it is running at high gear
Over the next three years, growth is projected to average 1.8% and reach 2% by 2028
The digital economy, as far as South Africa is concerned, has experienced a somewhat dramatic change over the last ten years. Truthfully, this is because of the way people are moving their money online. Second screens, also known as smartphones all around the world, and the internet are slowly but surely becoming a part of […]
High electricity costs are a barrier to Africa’s competitiveness
Business events are no longer just meetings or conferences – they are a powerful engine for South Africa’s visitor economy. In 2023, the sector was valued at an estimated R122bn, up from R72bn in 2022, underlining its growing significance in job creation, regional development, and economic diversification. As chief conventions bureau officer at South African […]
The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) today announces the official launch of “The Power of Local Begins Here,” a national localisation campaign designed to accelerate South Africa’s rail recovery, revitalise domestic manufacturing and restore confidence in the country’s industrial capability. Rooted in the conviction that a strong rail sector underpins a strong nation, the campaign calls for […]
We must stop being the world’s digital quarry
SACO’s conference tackles pressing questions: who owns creativity, how can creatives thrive and what does an African-led creative economy look like?
When legislation moves beyond a compliance-oriented mindset toward a model of economic enablement, township enterprises can fully realise their potential