Aggressive pricing and marketing strategies employed by Chinese producers have put the local industry under pressure
		
	 
	
		
		South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges
		
	 
	
		
		Annual consumer inflation edged up slightly to 2.9% from 2.8% in October
		
	 
	
		
		Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear
		
	 
	
		
		The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
		
	 
	
		
		Economists incorrectly predicted a slight uptick in GDP
		
	 
	
		
		Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has launched a recall of the pill after a packaging mix-up compromised its contraceptive efficacy
		
	 
	
		
		R8.5 billion payday for Pick n Pay after listing
		
	 
	
		
		Although murders declined nationally by 5.8% for the second quarter, the province’s numbers increased because of the ‘Lusikisiki massacre’ 
		
	 
	
		
		Africa’s biggest pay-TV operator is battling subscriber loss, inflation in key markets, and competition from online entertainment leaders