Friday, July 17, 2026

Economy

Financial regulator is investigating PIC

FSCA Launches Investigation into Public Investment Corporation Amid Leadership Turmoil The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced on Tuesday...
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NEWS ANALYSIS | You can’t sell what you can’t transfer – energy plans have their limits

Southern Africa’s Energy Sector Faces an Execution Gap Despite Strong Investor Interest Southern Africa is increasingly seen as a pivotal hub for Africa’s energy transition....

South Africa’s trade balance slides into deficit as its oil import bill skyrockets

South Africa's Trade Balance Slips into Deficit in May South Africa recorded a preliminary trade deficit of R1.8 billion in May, marking the first shortfall in...

How La Niña, gold and PGMs carried South Africa’s economy in the first quarter

South Africa’s Q1 2026 Economy Shows Primary‑Sector Strength While Manufacturing Falters The South African Reserve Bank’s June quarterly bulletin paints a nuanced picture of the nation’s...

At least 12 dead in devastating Accra floods

Floods in Accra Claim Lives as Rescue Operations Continue Heavy rainfall that began on the night of 2 November 2024 turned streets in Ghana’s capital into fast‑moving...

Inflation expectations are rising in the wake of the Middle East war

South Africa’s Inflation Expectations Climb as Geopolitical Tensions Spike The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) released its second‑quarter 2026 survey showing that inflation expectations across...

JSE introduces new algorithmic trading rules

Johannesburg Stock Exchange tightens oversight of algorithmic trading In May 2024 the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) announced a set of formal rules that raise the supervision...

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