Manufacturing output sees slight uptick in May, but economists raise concerns
Yogashen Pillay|Published

Manufacturing output sees slight uptick in May, but economists raise concerns

US imposes sanctions on UN human rights official Francesca Albanese over Israel report

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The US Secretary of State has sanctioned Francesca Albanese, citing her alleged antisemitism and bias against Israel, following her report on corporations profiting ...

Hospitality industry says South Africa's new visa schemes set to boost film and meetings sectors

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa introduces two new visa categories aimed at revitalising the film and meetings industries, promising faster processing times and economic growth

Operation Vulindlela Phase II faces hurdles in local governance, spatial integration reforms

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Operation Vulindlela Phase II faces significant challenges in local government and spatial integration, as highlighted in the latest progress report. This article ...

CEO of Elon Musk’s X, Linda Yaccarino, resigns

Washington Post|Published

Linda Yaccarino has stepped down as CEO of Elon Musk's X, just a day after the platform's AI chatbot sparked outrage with antisemitic remarks. Explore the implications ...

Southern Palladium's new staged development path for Bengwenyama Project

Edward West|Published

Southern Palladium's Optimised Prefeasibility Study for the Bengwenyama Project reveals a staged development approach that could save $173 million in capital costs, ...

Vodacom Business named 2025 Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider of the Year

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Vodacom Business has been awarded the prestigious title of Most Trusted Enterprise Telecommunications Provider for 2025, highlighting its commitment to innovation ...

How small businesses can see tangible returns from PR

Nadia Hearn|Published

Discover how small businesses can leverage public relations to build credibility and visibility, transforming their marketing strategy without breaking the bank. ...

How South Africa can bridge the insurance protection gap

Cedric Masondo|Published

South Africa faces a growing insurance protection gap exacerbated by climate change. This article explores the challenges of affordability, financial literacy, and ...

Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing Bolsonaro trial

The Washington Post|Published

President Donald Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods escalates a diplomatic feud linked to Jair Bolsonaro's prosecution, raising questions about ...

Business lessons from unconventional wisdom

Bongani Ntombela|Published

Explore how the wisdom of ancient philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle, and Machiavelli can provide valuable insights for modern entrepreneurs. Discover practical ...

Working capital mismanagement remains a top cause of SME failure in South Africa

Gary Sacks|Published

Are South African SMEs at risk due to poor cash flow management? Discover how working capital discipline is a crucial indicator of business sustainability.

SA canegrowers fear 30% tariff on sugar exports to the US will jeopardise industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South African canegrowers are raising alarms over new US tariffs that threaten their sugar exports, highlighting the potential economic impact on the industry.

SA faces new foreign policy, trade challenges under Trump's administration, warns US expert

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Michael Walsh, a US foreign policy expert, warns that the recent 30% tariffs imposed on South African imports by the Trump Administration may be just the beginning ...

The African Continental Free Trade Area: a game-changer for the financial sector

Chris Egberink|Published

Discover how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to revolutionise intra-African trade, presenting unprecedented opportunities for banking and financial ...

Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls UN ‘transparently antisemitic’ after report on tech firms and Gaza

The Washington Post|Published

Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has sparked controversy by labelling the United Nations ‘transparently antisemitic’ in an internal forum, following a report accusing ...

Government will fine-tune electrification programmes amidst R13bn budget - Ramokgopa

Banele Ginindza|Published

Minister Ramokgopa announces a strategic R13 billion allocation for electrification, aiming to transform South Africa's energy landscape and ensure sustainable access ...

China Development Bank and DBSA seal R5bn loan agreement to bolster African infrastructure

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The China Development Bank and the Development Bank of Southern Africa have partnered to establish a $293 million loan facility aimed at addressing Africa's infrastructure ...

South Africa faces economic turmoil as US tariffs could end Agoa's beneficial status

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Industry leaders warn that the recent 30% import tariffs imposed by the US on South African products could severely impact key sectors, reversing the benefits of ...

Sacci warns of declining trade conditions in South Africa amidst economic uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

SACCI's latest trade conditions survey reveals a worrying contraction in trade for May and June 2025, highlighting the impact of global uncertainties and local economic ...