Tuesday, October 20, 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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Rising unemployment in South Africa is “a ticking time bomb”

South Africa’s Job Market Deteriorates in Early 2026, Youth Hit Hardest According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the country’s overall...

OPEC fund loans South Africa $150 million to support infrastructure overhaul

South Africa Secures $150 Million Development Loan from OPEC Fund On Wednesday the National Treasury announced that the government has signed a $150 million (approximately R2.47 billion) loan...

Households and businesses are feeling the unprecedented rise in fuel prices

Fuel Price Surge Weighs on South African Economic Activity South Africa’s economy felt the pinch in April as fuel prices jumped to record levels, prompting...

Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

Iran’s Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Ripple Effects on Global Energy The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf...

The outlook for agriculture in South Africa is clouding due to rising fuel and fertilizer costs and El Niño

South Africa’s Agricultural Sector Faces a Perfect Storm of Climate, Cost and Credit Pressures South Africa’s farming industry, which contributes roughly 2.5 %–3 % of national GDP,...

When reconfiguring routes, SAA is relying on a quick solution to the Iran war

SAA CEO Matshela Seshibe Outlines Challenges and Recovery Path Amid Middle East Tensions South African Airways (SAA) is navigating a complex operating environment as rising...

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