A new bank study reveals many citizens are under massive mental stress due to financial difficulty as they spend more than they earn
Central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said the job of tackling inflation was not done yet
A boost to manufacturing and agriculture’s rebound has seen the country’s GDP expand 0.6% quarter-on-quarter
Interest rates will probably remain much higher than their pre-pandemic average, as the Reserve Bank guards against ongoing inflation risks
Show your audience that you are in tune with their needs, and a connection can be forged
The Mail & Guardian spoke to Khensani Nobanda, Group Executive for Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank, about their programme, which is designed to uplift SA’s youth
The country’s economy expanded 0.4% in the first quarter, but analysts warn not to expect growth or recovery anytime soon
The first quarter growth has put the country’s GDP at just above its pre-pandemic level
Steps have been taken to control money flow in the event of a temporary grid collapse
The report shows the production of food and beverages was the biggest contributor to the decrease in factory output
Analysts expected inflation to continue on a downward trajectory in February after falling to 6.9% in January; instead, it reached 7%
The American Express Amex ZA Graphic Arts Challenge drew artists, illustrators and designers from across South Africa and the continent
New interbank payment programme PayShap will benefit consumers and small businesses, helping to reduce reliance on cash and boosting safety and convenience
The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in wait
Various financing companies are offering consumers the option to pay a monthly fee for solar energy and they will own the equipment after a certain period of time
The former Absa chief executive recently quit as head of the Presidential Climate Finance Task Team
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
Investors will watch President Cyril Ramaphosa’s political fate closely, but the best outcome for the rest of us is that the factional battle exposes the ANC’s policy ambivalence
Eugene Khoza opens up about his journey back
to the comedy stage after losing two loved ones
Retail trade sales fell by 1.9% in the third quarter, the second consecutive quarter of decline after the 1.1% drop in the second quarter
Economist don’t expect an upgrade anytime soon, but the country is in a better position to claw back its investment grade rating
But analysts say the fossil fuel’s boom will probably be short-lived as the turn to renewable energy picks up
With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give
The country needs a greener economy but energy specialists say policymakers must ensure the creation of a fairer economy in the process
The route will see riders travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe and Botswana. The four-day cycling event aims to raise environmental awareness and money for the Children in the Wilderness nonprofit.
Africa’s largest oil producer has not been able to cash in fully on the price rally because of lacklustre production and its reliance on imported fuel
The country’s economy shrank by 6.4% in 2020 but real GDP increased by 4.9% in 2021
When faced with the choice between protecting the interests of people and making a profit, even the most benign corporations will choose the latter.
So far, one of South Africa’s ‘big four’ banks faces a serious allegation levelled in the Zondo report — and more revelations may follow
The bank took a knock after being labelled a loan shark by the short seller, but this has not stymied its growth
Statistics South Africa has overhauled its GDP data, which now show that the economy was 11% larger in 2020 than previously estimated
While Standard Bank and FNB ward off fintech disruptors, their digital-only competitors battle on the fringes