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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Banking giants dominate the 20th African Banker Awards

African Banker Awards 2026 Highlight a Maturing, Resilient Financial Sector The 20th edition of the African Banker Awards took place on the evening of 12 November 2026...

Net salaries are falling to their lowest level in two years due to inflation and war

South African Wages Slip Amid Rising Inflation and Economic Uncertainty In April 2026, South Africa’s average nominal net salary fell for the second consecutive month,...

Irregular water supplies pose a growing risk to South Africa’s mining sector

Water Security Challenges Threaten South Africa's Mining Growth South Africa’s mining industry, a cornerstone of the national economy, is confronting mounting water‑security risks that could...

The Reserve Bank’s leading indicator signals an uptick in economic activity

South African Leading Business Cycle Indicator Shows Signs of Expansion The South African Reserve Bank’s leading composite business cycle indicator climbed 7.5 % year‑on‑year and 2.4 %...

Households in South Africa have seen little improvement in access to piped water for two decades

South Africa’s Water Access Gains Stall Amid Growing Service‑Delivery Challenges The latest Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) General Household Survey for 2025 reveals that only...

Will the AfDB’s annual meetings herald a new era for the bank?

African Development Bank’s New Leadership Sets Ambitious Agenda at Brazzaville Meeting When the African Development Bank (AfDB) convenes its annual general meeting in Brazzaville, Congo,...

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