Construction Costs Outpace Inflation in South Africa
Overview of Recent Data
Between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, building expenses climbed 4.3 %, while average home prices jumped 6.9 %, according...
GEPF’s Shocking Loss
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) says it lost about R200 billion in the first week of the recent Middle‑East conflict. The fund,...
France Announces €23 Billion Investment Package for Africa
At the inaugural Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a €23 billion (approximately US$27 billion) commitment aimed...
Early Roots and Ambition
Nicole Chetty grew up in Port Elizabeth, where the tight‑knit community taught her the value of hard work and discipline. Those...
South African Corporations Lead the Region Despite Economic Headwinds
South Africa’s biggest listed firms continue to dominate regional rankings, a trend that persists even as...
Ministry of Finance Introduces Results‑Based Performance System
The Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday that it will replace its current, largely subjective employee appraisal process...