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When South Africa's delegation touches down in Davos this week, it will arrive carrying significant momentum from recent milestones that...
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Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we're witnessing something remarkable: the birth...
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The recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, which included a final declaration, transcended the anticipated geopolitical storms. Despite the highly publicised...
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IMPOWER Solar has welcomed the major financial commitment to the grid announced in the Mini Budget in Parliament, but noted...
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SME services provider Lula has welcomed the Finance Minister's firm commitment to fiscal discipline and decisive progress on structural reforms,...
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Cross-border payments provider Verto has welcomed the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, stating that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the necessary...
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South Africa's 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) struck a noticeably positive and pragmatic tone, signalling the government's renewed commitment...
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In the words of legendary baseball coach Yogi Berra, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” Speaking in...
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Volatility seems to be the only constant in a year marred by seismic shifts in trade policies of the world’s...
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As South Africa's current G20 presidency reinforces the country's and continent's geopolitical importance, Counder, the global network connecting visionary leaders, is...
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When the only economic certainty is uncertainty and US President Donald Trump remains intent on using sanctions and tariffs to settle political disputes, all investments that glitter are likely to be gold. According to ISA Gold, a leading regulated gold trading platform, the year-on-year price of gold has surged significantly, reaffirming its role as a strategic hedge against economic uncertainty. Those who responded to fluctuating global markets and a weakening rand and purchased...
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With the current volatility in global trade policy, local businesses that rely on a single market should be actively preparing...
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As South Africa's economy grapples with persistent headwinds, one market continues to stand apart. Cape Town's property sector isn't just...
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South Africa stands at a pivotal point in its economic development, and a unique position of potential global economic power....
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The global economy is heading into uncharted territory, according toKearney’s Global Economic Outlook 2025–2027. The report investigates the world adjusting...
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With South Africa facing a projected R258 billion budget deficit and economic growth still below pre-pandemic levels, the government has...
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The latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) data issued by the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) paints a picture...
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By Tariro Mutizwa, Vice President – Africa at AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants...
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After initially reacting positively to Trump's election, the US equity market began to shift dramatically in the first quarter of...
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South Africa’s position on the global trade map is both strategic and complex. As Africa’s most industrialised economy, it plays...
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The 3rd African Forum on Mining (AFM), held from 19 to 21 March 2025 at the African Union Commission’s headquarters,...
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Access Bank PLC convened leading policymakers, business executives and industry stakeholders in Cape Town for its maiden Africa Trade Conference,...
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The announcement during the Budget Speech in Cape Town of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27,...
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South Africa continues to grapple with a crippling unemployment crisis resulting in the highest income inequality in the world, evidenced...
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One of the lies that is perpetually being echoed is that “broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) does not work”. I...
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The 2025 National Budget, initially scheduled for 19 February, was postponed amid what many are saying is a disagreement within...
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In a global economy marked by volatility, shifting political landscapes and unforeseen disruptions, businesses that are expanding internationally are increasingly...
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In my extensive experience within the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) industry, I have witnessed a notable uptick in organisations...
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Recent progress made at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has signalled a renewed confidence in South Africa’s capital markets, highlighting...
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Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event focused on advancing Africa’s...
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Traders around the world have braced for volatility following United States President Donald Trump’s aggressive new tariffs on Mexico, Canada...
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The global economy is experiencing significant change, shaped by regional shifts, technological advancements and the ongoing challenges of inflation and...
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Despite ongoing trade challenges, Africa’s focus on regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), along with proactive...
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Amid a food safety crisis in South Africa's informal sector, the government announced that all spaza shops need to be...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of corporate and development policy discussions in the 21st century. Its transformative potential...
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As South Africa prepares to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month this November, The BEE Chamber emphasises the vital role Broad-Based Black...
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The geopolitical conflict in Mozambique comes at a very delicate time for South Africa, when logistics and the supply chain...
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DI-VERSE IT – a proudly 100% black woman owned entity – has announced its innovative B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)...
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Wesgro – the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape – is offering...
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Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions...
