Browsing: South Africa economy

As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the hard-won momentum of South Africa’s economic recovery is facing its ultimate…

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as…

South Africa enters 2026 with high commodity prices, reliable electricity, stable finances, and lower interest rates, creating the strongest foundation…

South Africa returns to work with a significantly more stable and predictable electricity supply, marking a turning point after years…

The decision by S&P Global to downgrade Transnet’s credit rating was disappointing news for those of us in business eager…

President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump are set for a pivotal diplomatic meeting next week, with negotiations expected…

JUWI Renewable Energies today announced plans to begin construction on three major private solar projects in 2025. Representing investments of…

Eskom has reached 296 consecutive days without implementing loadshedding since 26 March last year.  On Monday 20 January at midnight,…

It is going to be an interesting year globally, but one that I believe will be positive for South Africa.…

All indications are that South Africa’s economy is on a more confident trajectory than it was before the national elections…

This Youth Month, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is cautioning young people about the dangers of gambling, which can lead…

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to engaging in structural reforms that will foster an environment fertile…

Stats SA has announced that South African real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.6% in the second quarter of…

“…Persistent load shedding is impeding our recovery… We know that without a reliable supply of electricity, businesses cannot grow, assembly…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a Minister of Electricity and a cabinet reshuffle “in a matter of days”.…

While South Africa’s economy grew by an estimated 2.5% in 2022, the growth outlook has deteriorated to a predicted 1.4%…

South Africa’s delegation at the recently concluded Annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, affirmed that the country…

By James Stent On Wednesday, the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) leaked discussion documents from the Presidency and the National Treasury. The IEJ…

Eskom has warned that it may implement Stage 2 load shedding over the next three days from 4pm to midnight.…

Economists are growing increasingly concerned about South Africa’s economy. This is because the country’s three major macroeconomic problems – lacklustre…

Government has welcomed rating agency Standard &Poor’s (S&P) decision to revise South Africa’s credit rating outlook to positive from stable,…

Investors have once again affirmed South Africa as an attractive investment destination, as they have committed to investing in the…

Despite the geo-political tension in Eastern Europe, the global economy appears to be on a firm path to recovery after…

After remaining unchanged at 43 points in the fourth quarter of 2021, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) increased to…

When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables his maiden Budget Speech today, all the focus will be on his proposals to…