The health of the sector depends on how well it contains future avian influenza outbreaks, experts say
The rate is still within the Reserve Bank’s target range and supports the case for a further rate cut in the upcoming meeting, economists say
The AfDB says the country’s economy continues to underperform, weighed down by structural deficiencies that constrain the financial sector
The need to ensure the independence of central banks was also one of the key recommendations from South Africa’s G20 finance track
The government needs to form partnerships with communities, including businesses, which should empower employees to create a shared vision of environmental sustainability
Business leaders this Mandela Day should not look outward for charitable opportunities, but rather inward towards the transformations required from businesses themselves
Within the industry, citrus and table grapes will bear the brunt of the punitive measure
The levies could wipe out the modest gains expected this year, hitting key sectors such as vehicles, wine and citrus the hardest
AfriMarkets distances itself from the company as its own licence is provisionally withdrawn
Africa’s most prestigious horseracing event returns with fashion, flair and high-stakes racing
There is not enough transparency and the funds would be better spent on health and education
By the third quarter of 2023, about 92% of South African internet users were gaming across various devices
In the banking division, customers complained mostly about FNB followed by Standard Bank, Nedbank and Absa
The findings challenge stereotypes, showing a generation that’s resourceful, pragmatic and shaping its own financial future
The association representing big businesses said it had concerns around the feasibility, governance and financial sustainability of the proposed fund
Investors urged to be wary of online investment platforms and to verify registration of financial service providers
Instead of splurging on luxury brands, young adults are buying homes and cars while carefully balancing their budgets
The requirements of the job market in all professions require ongoing university curriculum reviews to assess each programme’s relevance and alignment with the needs of professions, industry and society
The Build One South Africa leader said South Africa had neglected its relations with the US with the underlying mantra that to be anti-west is to be progressive
The brother of former president Thabo Mbeki said the power of the ruling middle class must be diluted by the poor, the working class and property owners
‘The new economic dispensation should match the aspiration for economic freedom and the fulfilment of the highest ideals of our democracy.’
The GDP expansion was largely driven by increased activity in the agriculture sector
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
The announcement comes as the bank foresees lower global interest rates and a weaker outlook for the local economy
Despite the global environment becoming less tense since the March meeting, the central bank will remain cautious, economists say
The 21 May budget is lower than the R232.6 billion proposed in the March budget that was scrapped
The finance minister said the expenditure would be carried out ‘without compromising the fiscal strategy of sustainable public finances’
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
April’s slight uptick suggests that the Reserve Bank will keep the benchmark repo rate at 7.5% next week
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
Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness
The continent will need 1 200 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, the firm says