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A future without broad-based BEE and affirmative action is not possible
Thought Leader
/ 5 June 2025

A future without broad-based BEE and affirmative action is not possible

‘The new economic dispensation should match the aspiration for economic freedom and the fulfilment of the highest ideals of our democracy.’

By Monde Ndlovu
SA economy grows marginally by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025
Business
/ 3 June 2025

SA economy grows marginally by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025

The GDP expansion was largely driven by increased activity in the agriculture sector

By Aarti Bhana
Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws
Business
/ 1 June 2025

Starlink raises questions about necessity and relevance of BEE laws

The licensing of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sparked debate about whether South Africa’s black economic empowerment laws are an impediment to growth or path to an inclusive economy

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Reserve Bank cuts rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%
Business
/ 29 May 2025

Reserve Bank cuts rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%

The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy

By Aarti Bhana
Reserve Bank likely to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday
Business
/ 26 May 2025

Reserve Bank likely to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday

Despite the global environment becoming less tense since the March meeting, the central bank will remain cautious, economists say

By Aarti Bhana
Budget 3.0: Godongwana maintains focus on health, education
Business
/ 21 May 2025

Budget 3.0: Godongwana maintains focus on health, education

The 21 May budget is lower than the R232.6 billion proposed in the March budget that was scrapped

By Mg Reporter
Godongwana keeps medium-term infrastructure spending above R1tn to boost ailing economy
Business
/ 21 May 2025

Godongwana keeps medium-term infrastructure spending above R1tn to boost ailing economy

The finance minister said the expenditure would be carried out ‘without compromising the fiscal strategy of sustainable public finances’

By MG Reporter
Godongwana trims spending, lowers growth forecast
Business
/ 21 May 2025

Godongwana trims spending, lowers growth forecast

In his third prepared budget for the year, the minister said government debt would still stabilise this year but at 77.4% of GDP, higher than predicted in March

By Emsie Ferreira
April consumer inflation edges higher to 2.8% year-on-year
Business
/ 21 May 2025

April consumer inflation edges higher to 2.8% year-on-year

April’s slight uptick suggests that the Reserve Bank will keep the benchmark repo rate at 7.5% next week

By Aarti Bhana
Trade unions, return to your socialist values and origins
Opinion
/ 19 May 2025

Trade unions, return to your socialist values and origins

In the days of apartheid, unions fought for more than just wages, they wanted a new society. Now it seems they have abandoned their roots

By Donovan E Williams
Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis
Business
/ 18 May 2025

Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis

Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness

By Aarti Bhana
Boeing aims to soar in Africa
Business
/ 17 May 2025

Boeing aims to soar in Africa

The continent will need 1 200 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, the firm says

By Lyse Comins
South Africa woos international investors at Africa CEO Forum
Business
/ 14 May 2025

South Africa woos international investors at Africa CEO Forum

Brand SA has invited global businesses to partner in infrastructure projects in energy and logistics

By Lyse Comins
South African insurance sector leads global innovation in Generative AI
Business
/ 13 May 2025

South African insurance sector leads global innovation in Generative AI

Africa is driving innovation in artificial intelligence, with the potential to make $100 billion in revenue, a new McKinsey study has found

By Lyse Comins
Nine years on, Telkom ex-employees still fighting outsourcing firms
Business
/ 8 May 2025

Nine years on, Telkom ex-employees still fighting outsourcing firms

The 19 employees are battling for reinstatement and backpay after being dismissed during an outsourcing and labour dispute

By Lyse Comins
Trade commission protects legacy steel giant from competitive imports
Business
/ 4 May 2025

Trade commission protects legacy steel giant from competitive imports

An outdated iron ore beneficiation value chain is holding back South Africa’s industrialisation, even as government imposes tariffs mainly affecting China to shield ArcelorMittal from the surge of steel imports

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Retrenchments, AI, cost of living behind SA’s labour crisis
Business
/ 2 May 2025

Retrenchments, AI, cost of living behind SA’s labour crisis

Unions and employers must strike a delicate balance between rights and responsibilities in an evolving workplace

By Lyse Comins
Budget consultation could stabilise GNU: Godongwana
Business
/ 30 April 2025

Budget consultation could stabilise GNU: Godongwana

Godongwana promises fiscal prudence in his new budget but the growth forecast may change

By Emsie Ferreira
Ramaphosa makes Alistair Ruiters special advisor for investment promotion
Business
/ 30 April 2025

Ramaphosa makes Alistair Ruiters special advisor for investment promotion

The former director general at the department of trade and industry has a long history leadership in business

By Aarti Bhana
South Africa hosting Africa’s Travel Indaba in May
Business
/ 24 April 2025

South Africa hosting Africa’s Travel Indaba in May

Thousands of international tourism business owners and buyers are expected to descend on Durban

By Lyse Comins
South Africa seeks to have punitive US tariffs dropped
Business
/ 23 April 2025

South Africa seeks to have punitive US tariffs dropped

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the country was also looking for alternative markets for its produce

By Lyse Comins
SA to produce its first electric buses
Business
/ 23 April 2025

SA to produce its first electric buses

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has invested R48 million in its local plants to prepare for the manufacturing of the vehicles

By Lyse Comins
Inflation eases to 2.7% year-on-year in March
Business
/ 23 April 2025

Inflation eases to 2.7% year-on-year in March

The South African Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates next month, because of inflationary pressures that lie ahead

By Aarti Bhana
Red tape and capital flight: Bureaucracy undermines SA’s economic future
Thought Leader
/ 15 April 2025

Red tape and capital flight: Bureaucracy undermines SA’s economic future

Practical economic strategies are needed to change the regulations that hobble entrepreneurship and result in funds leaving the country

By Yonela Faba
South Africa needs more factories, but malls carry less risk for investors
Business
/ 10 April 2025

South Africa needs more factories, but malls carry less risk for investors

All areas of economic activity in the country have high levels of underinvestment, particularly infrastructure

By Lyse Comins
Botswana lifts ban on fresh produce from South Africa
Business
/ 10 April 2025

Botswana lifts ban on fresh produce from South Africa

The phased removal of the ban comes after the neighbouring country struggled to meet local demand for vegetables

By Aarti Bhana
Treasury reassures private sector over National Health Insurance fears
Business
/ 7 April 2025

Treasury reassures private sector over National Health Insurance fears

The private healthcare sector and medical aid schemes have warned that, if they are excluded, it would damage the entire system

By Aarti Bhana
SA investors bemoan the millions they have lost in OrbVest
Business
/ 4 April 2025

SA investors bemoan the millions they have lost in OrbVest

The real estate financial services provider says it has recorded strong returns – but losses were incurred in its US medical properties

By Lyse Comins
Financial institutions told to improve complaint processes as consumer regret grows
Business
/ 1 April 2025

Financial institutions told to improve complaint processes as consumer regret grows

A new study by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority reveals that 67% of customers surveyed expressed buyer’s remorse

By Lyse Comins
How to boost your business credit using alternative funding strategies
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2025

How to boost your business credit using alternative funding strategies

There are ways for start-ups and small and medium enterprises to avoid financing problems

By Altesh Baijoo
South Africa’s new R15bn city square opens near Durban
Business
/ 24 March 2025

South Africa’s new R15bn city square opens near Durban

The completion of Westown Square marks a milestone in the development of the new urban mixed use development in KwaZulu-Natal

By Lyse Comins
Reserve Bank holds interest rate at 7.5%
Business
/ 20 March 2025

Reserve Bank holds interest rate at 7.5%

The monetary policy committee said it remains vigilant amid risks to inflation outlook on the global and domestic front

By Aarti Bhana
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