Monday, June 1, 2026

Economy

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | Fuel prices are likely to rise again as the conflict in the Middle East affects supply

South Africa’s Economic Pulse: Fuel Prices, Manufacturing Signals and Policy Outlook Following the Reserve Bank’s recent rate hike, market...
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According to the Ministry of Finance, municipalities are still failing to comply with their finances

Financial Management Challenges Persist in South African Municipalities The latest Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) compliance report released by the Finance Ministry shows that unauthorized,...

Mining production increases slightly in the first quarter

South Africa’s Mining Production Returns to Growth in Q1 2026 According to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Thursday, the country’s mining output rose...

Farmers in the Western Cape are quantifying the cost of the devastating floods

Western Cape Storm Leaves Widespread Damage to Farms, Homes and Infrastructure Torrential rains and gale‑force winds swept across the Western Cape for several days, causing...

South Africa’s maritime economy and its job creation potential

South Africa’s Maritime Economy and Job Creation Potential The latest episode of Business Day Spotlight examines how South Africa can leverage its geographic position to...

The role of South Africa in Africa’s growth story

South Africa’s Role in Africa’s Evolving Trade Landscape As global trade tensions intensify and geopolitical fragmentation reshapes the international economic order, African nations are under...

African banks face “constraints of scale”

African Banks Face Pressure to Scale Beyond Borders As trade flows, infrastructure projects and energy transitions knit African economies more tightly together, the continent’s banking...

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