The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s business confidence index fell in April and May, ahead of the elections, snapping a rally that dated back to November 2023

Investors will struggle to look beyond the country’s energy and logistics crises

As the deteriorating economic conditions threaten to ignite another bout of social upheaval, we should consider our options for a co-ordinated blaze

The government has struggled to claw back business confidence after the state capture years.

While hopes are high that China will return to growth after ending its zero-Covid policy, it still faces many economic challenges

Growth in the third quarter is encouraging, but analysts have cautioned against viewing the data as a sign of the economy’s improved health

Some of the conditions in which the July unrest occurred have abated but others, such as the spiralling cost of living, have worsened

Covid-19 cast the economy adrift, but a less punishing new phase of the pandemic could set it back on track

July’s violence and looting dealt a blow to business confidence

Last week’s violence will likely slow South Africa’s economic growth, the central bank’s monetary policy committee said on Thursday afternoon

An already low sentiment will be set back by the Covid-19 pandemic, thin reforms and this week’s violence

Any gains made at the beginning of the year could be undone as the protests and the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown threaten business confidence

GDP growth may be encouraging but it doesn’t mean much for SA’s millions of unemployed

Often, owners of struggling businesses agree gladly to being bought out

If the pound takes a major tumble, British banks could call in debts and cause the rand to weaken.

Business confidence is on the rise, according to the First National Bank/Bureau for Economic Research building confidence index.

Attracted by Zimbabwe’s government, that likes to see itself as China’s best friend, Chinese businesspeople are making the trek to Zimbabwe.

Despite levels of pessimism worldwide about economic conditions, local business owners are more optimistic than their international counterparts.

Businesses are continuing to cut costs and focus on efficiencies, a survey of leading executives across Europe and the Middle East has shown.

The conundrum facing credit ratings agencies can perhaps be best illustrated by the comments of a director of one of the industry’s largest players.