Friday, July 17, 2026

Economy

SA is ahead in critical minerals but logistics are holding it back, says Moody’s

South Africa’s Potential to Move Up the Critical Minerals Value Chain South Africa stands out among African nations for...
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BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | A rate hike is imminent as inflation increases

South African Reserve Bank Prepares for Possible Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Mount The Reserve Bank of South Africa (SARB) is set to convene its...

A job massacre threatens as the cost of doing business skyrockets in the Middle East war

South Africa’s Trading Environment Deteriorates Amid Middle‑East Conflict South Africa’s business climate has worsened sharply, with rising fuel prices tied to the ongoing Middle‑East conflict...

Moody’s upgrades South Africa’s outlook to positive as debt pressures ease

Moody’s Shifts South Africa’s Sovereign Outlook to “Positive” On Friday, Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook for South Africa from “stable” to “positive,” while affirming...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is changing oil trade routes and increasing buyer competition

Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Flow Disruptions Analysts from London‑based Argus Media warn that any prolonged restriction on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would...

The likelihood of a SARB rate hike increases as war-related inflation accelerates

South African Reserve Bank Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Rising Inflation South Africa’s consumer price index climbed to 4 % year‑on‑year in April 2026, the highest...

Sugar farmers launch bid to save struggling Tongaat Hulett

Farmer‑Led GrowerCo Seeks to Save Tongaat Hulett from Liquidation The future of South Africa’s sugar sector hangs in the balance as Tongaat Hulett’s liquidation hearing...

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