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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BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | The unemployment rate is expected to rise slightly

South Africa’s Labour Market Outlook Ahead of Stats SA’s Q1 2026 Quarterly Labour Force Survey Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is set to publish the results of...

New Sars Commissioner outlines vision

New SARS Commissioner Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu Sets Out Vision for Tax Reform President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the appointment of Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu...

Moody’s supports South Africa’s policy response to risks in the Middle East

Moody’s Assessment of South Africa’s Economic Outlook Amid Middle‑East Tensions Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed its confidence in the South African government and the South...

Electricity generation fell 7.1% in March

South Africa's Electricity Generation Declines in March 2026 According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa, the nation’s electricity generation fell 7.1 % in March...

Municipal dysfunction related to lack of professional accountability

Professional Accountability Seen as Key to Fixing South Africa’s Municipal Woes The Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (Imesa) argues that reinstating formal professional...

Moody’s expects South Africa’s debt to stabilize as reforms improve the outlook

African Debt Markets: Interest Rate Gaps and Opportunities for Cost Savings Recent analysis by Moody’s Investors Service highlights a persistent disparity in borrowing costs across...

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