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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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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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There’s no disputing that small & medium businesses (SMBs) play an outsized role in the South African economy, accounting for...
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The BEE Chamber welcomes the decisive action taken by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) and the South...
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South Africa’s water infrastructure is deteriorating, with the Department of Water and Sanitation estimating the country needs to spend over...
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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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A new way for businesses to explore Africa has been unveiled, and it’s powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Quixto allows...
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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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While the macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, there are some positive signals for the SME sector in South Africa. These insights...
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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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In a global economy marked by volatility, shifting political landscapes and unforeseen disruptions, businesses that are expanding internationally are increasingly...
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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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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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Wesgro – the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape – is offering...
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The government notes Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at “BB-” and maintain...
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An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited South Africa from 1 to 8 July 2024 to receive an update on...
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Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has released the highly anticipated 2024 edition of its “Where to Invest in Africa” report, a...
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In today's interconnected world, the power of innovation stands out as a transformative force capable of driving Africa toward greater...
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Speaking at the 2024 F&I Industry Virtual Summit, hosted in conjunction with the National Automobile Dealers’ Association on 21 May,...
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Stears, a leading economic analysis and data-driven insights provider, has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights...
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The president of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has reiterated his warning that the introduction of a...
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In a highly unequal society like South Africa, with half the population or close to 30 million people living in...
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In addition to the good news on the rugby field, it would appear from Eighty20’s 2023 Q3 Credit Stress Report...
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The steel industry is the backbone of any economy; it forms the foundation of any modern economy and is essential...
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Tourism is the lifeblood of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast economy, and while significant strides are being made in various key...
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...
