Monday, June 1, 2026

Economy

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | Fuel prices are likely to rise again as the conflict in the Middle East affects supply

South Africa’s Economic Pulse: Fuel Prices, Manufacturing Signals and Policy Outlook Following the Reserve Bank’s recent rate hike, market...
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Retail sales growth slowed in February and will remain subdued this year

South Africa's Retail Sales Moderate in Early 2026 According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), annual retail sales growth eased to...

Eskom is getting around rising oil prices by cutting diesel spending

Eskom Cuts Diesel Use as Coal Fleet Performance Improves South Africa’s state‑owned power utility, Eskom, has reported a sharp decline in its reliance on diesel‑powered...

Dangote prepares $40 billion refinery IPO on multiple stock exchanges

Aliko Dangote’s $40 Billion Refinery IPO: What It Means for Africa’s Energy and Fertilizer Landscape Aliko Dangote, frequently cited as Africa’s wealthiest individual, has unveiled plans...

Bitget strategy as traditional financial instruments get a blockchain upgrade

Traditional Finance Embraces Blockchain: Insights from Bitget’s Africa Growth Lead The latest episode of Business Day Spotlight explores how established financial markets are gradually integrating...

S&P Global is on track to maintain SA’s ratings and positive outlook

S&P Global Maintains South Africa’s Rating Amid Growing Uncertainty S&P Global has affirmed that it expects to keep South Africa’s foreign‑currency sovereign rating at BB...

Business confidence fell the most in March since Trump’s tariffs

South African Business Confidence Falls Sharply Amid Middle‑East Uncertainty The latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) released by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

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