Friday, July 17, 2026

Economy

Why the future of South African manufacturing depends on selling more to neighbors

South Africa’s Industrial Outlook: Leveraging Regional Markets for Growth South Africa’s manufacturing sector has long been a cornerstone of...
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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 attention has shifted to the upcoming...

Ethiopian prime minister’s hometown shows strong support ahead of polls

Abiy Ahmed’s Roots in Beshasha: Campaign Posters and Local Pride Along the dust‑covered road that leads from Jimma to the small town of Beshasha, bright...

The trade surplus falls to R15.2 billion in April

South Africa’s Trade Surplus Narrows in April as Imports Outpace Exports According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the country’s trade surplus fell sharply...

Annual producer inflation doubles to 4.8% in April

South Africa’s Producer Inflation Surges in April Amid Rising Oil Prices According to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the annual producer...

Households are bracing for pain as the Reserve Bank sharply cuts inflation

South African Consumers Feel the Pinch as Reserve Bank Raises Rates Amid Rising Inflation The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) lifted its benchmark repurchase rate...

Ndabeni is betting on small businesses to deliver on South Africa’s democratic promise

Introduction When Stella Ndabeni, Minister of Small Business Development, rose to speak on Budget Vote 36 in Parliament, she chose a different opening line. Instead...

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