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Gauteng E-Government embroiled in fresh tender litigation
End of Agoa: No doom and gloom
Economists suggest the US decision to remove South Africa from the duty-free benefits of Agoa is not catastrophic, urging the country to…
SAs digital payments future has a cash problem
Despite significant investments in faster payments and AI across South Africa's banking sector, cash remains dominant due to high fees, connectivity issues, and a lack of public…
The real jackpot is your vote
Municipal governance and basic service delivery directly influence home values. Ahead of the local elections, explore why casting your ballot is a critical investment in your…
Limpopo Investment Conference surpasses the R120 billion target for 2026, reaching an over R138 billion mark
The sixth Limpopo Investment Conference surpassed its 2026 target by securing over R138 billion in pledges, as Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged leaders to ensure these…
The economic engine driving Rwanda's historic F1 deal
Formula 1 is returning to Africa after Rwanda sealed a landmark 10-year deal with Liberty Media to host the African Grand Prix, turning a high-stakes sporting event into a…
R23.4 billion allocated to black industrialists
The Industrial Development Corporation has committed R23.4 billion towards the black industrialists programme for 2025, benefiting 48 entrepreneurs across key manufacturing…
Where history meets high-end living
From a cattle post and colonial burial ground to a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard property hotspot, explore the fascinating three-century transformation of Cape Town's Green Point.
Global trade needs a more competitive Africa
Reflections from the WTO Public Forum in Geneva highlight the immense potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the critical need for Africa to modernise,…
Limpopo set to reap billions in investments
Limpopo has attracted over R450 billion in cumulative investment commitments over five years, with Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba calling for pledged projects to actively translate…
Global shifts give South Africa a chance to turn reform into growth
As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term…
WTO caught between flexibility and predictability, says chief economist
The WTO's future hinges on adapting its rules to a multipolar global economy, says chief economist Robert Staiger, warning that systemic fragmentation could drastically cut…
Dispute resolution, digital trade and small business form key focus for WTO
At the 2026 Public Forum, the World Trade Organisation confronts key challenges, including a stalled dispute-settlement system, the lapse of the digital trade tariff moratorium,…
Ramaphosa warns BRICS against a new raw-material trap for Africa
Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged member nations to direct investments toward local manufacturing and mineral beneficiation…
Quiet luxury with purpose: How a former principal built Avela Lodge & Spa
Former school principal Lindiwe Ginya has built Avela Lodge & Spa in the Magaliesberg, transforming a vision for educational retreats into a thriving sanctuary of purpose-driven…
Ramaphosa courts Indian investment at BRICS summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, using the platform to target Indian investment in South Africa's critical minerals, infrastructure, and…
'Invest in women to unlock billions in the economy'
Economic leaders and policymakers at the Standard Bank Top Women conference urged Africa to invest in women, highlighting that closing gender gaps could unlock hundreds of…
SARB launches new R2 coins honouring Charlotte Maxeke and 1956 Women’s March
The South African Reserve Bank has launched two new commemorative R2 circulation coins celebrating struggle icon Charlotte Maxeke and the historic 1956 Women’s March.
Sugar sector feels the squeeze
Rising sugar imports from countries like Brazil and India are threatening thousands of local jobs, sparking urgent calls from industry and labour for the government to fast-track…
Masondo claims PIC board never received key legal opinion
Former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board chairperson David Masondo has alleged that chief executive Patrick Dlamini failed to provide the board with a key legal opinion…