Monday, October 19, 2026

Economy

Mauritius, Seychelles among most capitalist nations in Africa according to new index

Mauritius, Seychelles and Botswana Rank Highest for Capitalism in Africa A recent study published by researchers at the University...
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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,...

South Africa’s agricultural exports rise 11% despite port bottlenecks

South Africa’s Agricultural Exports Surge in Q1 2026 Amid Logistics Challenges South Africa’s agricultural sector posted a strong start to 2026, with export values reaching US$3.7 billion...

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