The announcement during the Budget Speech in Cape Town of plans to increase the VAT rate to 16% by 2026/27,...
Economics
South Africa continues to grapple with a crippling unemployment crisis resulting in the highest income inequality in the world, evidenced...
One of the lies that is perpetually being echoed is that “broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) does not work”. I...
The 2025 National Budget, initially scheduled for 19 February, was postponed amid what many are saying is a disagreement within...
In a global economy marked by volatility, shifting political landscapes and unforeseen disruptions, businesses that are expanding internationally are increasingly...
In my extensive experience within the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) industry, I have witnessed a notable uptick in organisations...
Recent progress made at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has signalled a renewed confidence in South Africa’s capital markets, highlighting...
Access Bank PLC is set to host its first-ever Africa Trade Conference (ATC), a landmark event focused on advancing Africa’s...
Traders around the world have braced for volatility following United States President Donald Trump’s aggressive new tariffs on Mexico, Canada...
The global economy is experiencing significant change, shaped by regional shifts, technological advancements and the ongoing challenges of inflation and...
Despite ongoing trade challenges, Africa’s focus on regional integration through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), along with proactive...
Amid a food safety crisis in South Africa's informal sector, the government announced that all spaza shops need to be...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of corporate and development policy discussions in the 21st century. Its transformative potential...
As South Africa prepares to celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month this November, The BEE Chamber emphasises the vital role Broad-Based Black...
The geopolitical conflict in Mozambique comes at a very delicate time for South Africa, when logistics and the supply chain...
DI-VERSE IT – a proudly 100% black woman owned entity – has announced its innovative B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment)...
Wesgro – the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape – is offering...
Itana, Nigeria’s first licensed digital economic zone management company, and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions...
Leading global specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and its economics consulting partner Oxford Economics Africa have launched the ninth edition...
The government notes Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at “BB-” and maintain...
This year's Government Technical Advisory Centre Public Economics Conference focused on the theme of “Technology and Data for Enhanced Government...
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited South Africa from 1 to 8 July 2024 to receive an update on...
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has released the highly anticipated 2024 edition of its “Where to Invest in Africa” report, a...
Earlier this year, African heads of state gathered for the annual African Union Summit and approved the new Protocol on...
The South African government is finally about to give international workers who are not office-bound the chance to roam the...
Gauteng has long been known as South Africa’s wealthiest province and our country’s financial hub. According to Gauteng Premier Panyaza...
In today's interconnected world, the power of innovation stands out as a transformative force capable of driving Africa toward greater...
In reflecting on the historical context of economic development in South Africa, Kebalepile Matlhako, transformation specialist at The BEE Chamber,...
The 2024 Budget Speech presented by South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amid lingering...
Africa will account for 11 of the world’s 20 fastest growing economies in 2024, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)...
Emerging markets (EMs) have seen a decade of dramatic underperformance, but their fortunes may change in 2024 once dynamics shift...
The blue economy – sustainable economic activity around the world’s oceans – is a US$1.5-trillion sector supporting around 31 million...
Hundreds of stakeholders will gather in Cape Town in February for the Ocean Innovation Africa Summit and exhibition, exploring ocean...
As South Africa moves into 2024, the landscape of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) is poised for significant shifts. The...
Stears, a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights...
The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a...
In a highly unequal society like South Africa, with half the population or close to 30 million people living in...
In addition to the good news on the rugby field, it would appear from Eighty20’s 2023 Q3 Credit Stress Report...
Much like building a skyscraper requires a sturdy foundation, infrastructure is often described as the backbone needed to build prosperous...
Even though there is a continuous narrative that South African consumers are facing a tough economic environment, and that discretionary...
