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Multilateral and plurilateral models in focus amid global trade ructions
12th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The growing fragmentation of the global trading system, intensifying geopolitical conflicts and mounting pressure for global trade reforms have reignited debates about the future of multilateralism... 


CIPC announces new digital platforms to improve customer service
11th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African company registration and intellectual property (IP) rights agency, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), announced on Thursday the launch of its latest... 


Ramokgopa to seek Cabinet approval soon to extend tariff discounts to more industries
11th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to... 


Manufacturing production decreased by 2.9% y/y in April
11th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has reported that manufacturing production decreased by 2.9% year-on-year in April. The largest negative contributor was basic iron and steel, nonferrous metal... 


Sacci BCI registers m/m and y/y increases in May
11th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) Business Confidence Index (BCI) declined further by 7.7 index points in April before recovering by 0.5 index points to 124.1 in May.... 


SARB sees financial system staying resilient despite Iran war
11th June 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank said on Wednesday the country's financial system was likely to remain resilient despite tighter financial conditions and monetary policy stemming from the Iran war.... 


South Africa posts largest current-account surplus since 2022
11th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa posted its largest current-account surplus in four years in the first quarter as the value of gold exports surged and imports dropped. The balance on the current account — the broadest... 


South African steel sector at deindustrialisation ‘inflection point’
10th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The South African steel industry – encompassing the full value chain, from upstream producers to downstream manufacturers and fabricators – has been described as being at a deindustrialisation... 


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Budget

Gauteng tables R179bn 2026/27 budget amid constrained environment
10th March 2026

The Gauteng Provincial Government on Tuesday tabled a R179.2-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year – an increase of R3.6-billion or 2% year-on-year – targeted at addressing frontline... 


What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?
6th March 2026

Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot box into a policy credibility test for investors... 


PSG welcomes conservative Budget, says moving in right direction
27th February 2026

During a post-Budget briefing on February 27, financial services firm PSG group chief economist Johann Els and PSG policy and regulatory affairs head Ronald King said that, while South Africa faces... 


Competition Policy

Tribunal approves Cape Forests merger
19th May 2026

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger that will see Cape Forests Products acquire MTO Forestry and PG Bison Southern Cape (PGBSC), and has cleared the transaction with enhanced... 


Competition Tribunal greenlights Norfund, Nafasi transaction
19th May 2026

The Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries’ (Norfund’s) acquisition of a minority interest in South African water company Nafasi... 


Delay in wheat tariff response to changing global trade placing local grain producers under pressure
15th May 2026

Agriculture industry organisation Grain SA says South Africa’s slow response to rapidly changing global trade conditions is placing local grain producers under growing financial pressure. The... 


Labour

Labour Minister pushes youth jobs agenda, tougher stance on undocumented workers
2nd June 2026

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says her department is intensifying efforts to tackle unemployment through a combination of employment programmes, skills development initiatives... 


Stagnating formal employment, but growing informal work requires structural changes in responses – UASA
22nd May 2026

Labour union UASA has said that the meagre growth of 1.1% in employment underpinned by employment contracts over the past 15 years, compared with the 108% growth in the number of people working... 


Commission gives its approval for Sactwu’s proposed acquisition of various companies
14th May 2026

The Competition Commission has approved the proposed transaction whereby the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers Union (Sactwu) intends to acquire Squirewood, Gallagher Estate Holdings... 


Legislative Environment

Africa’s future in space dependent on legal, regulatory frameworks – dtic
27th May 2026

Africa’s future participation in the space economy will also depend on its legal and regulatory frameworks, highlighted Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) chief director of space... 


FlySafair says it acted in good faith after NCC refers it to the consumer tribunal
21st May 2026

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred airline FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) linked to the alleged... 


Dept of Energy targets affordability, load-reduction as loadshedding moves to the rearview mirror
19th May 2026

As South Africa this month celebrates 365 days without loadshedding, the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is turning its attention to the challenges of load-reduction, supply security and... 


Macro & Micro

Multilateral and plurilateral models in focus amid global trade ructions
12th June 2026

The growing fragmentation of the global trading system, intensifying geopolitical conflicts and mounting pressure for global trade reforms have reignited debates about the future of multilateralism... 


CIPC announces new digital platforms to improve customer service
11th June 2026

South African company registration and intellectual property (IP) rights agency, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), announced on Thursday the launch of its latest... 


Ramokgopa to seek Cabinet approval soon to extend tariff discounts to more industries
11th June 2026

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to... 


State Companies

PIC acquires stake in specialised technical industrial services, construction group CGZAH
9th June 2026

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), has acquired a significant shareholding in CG & Zinyana Africa Holdings (CGZAH). CGZAH is... 


DG provides insights into SARB’s innovation approach, considerations
9th June 2026

A modern, efficient and well-functioning financial system is essential for growth in any modern economy, and as this is pursued, innovation that serves the public interested is pivotal. This was... 


Eskom Restructuring Task Team outlines terms of reference for creation of TSO
9th June 2026

The Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT) has outlined the terms of reference guiding its deliberations on the establishment of an independent State-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO) that... 


Statistical Releases

BCG reports most employees use AI tools
3rd June 2026

In a survey of 11 749 workers across 14 markets and a range of industries, 72% of respondents, including white-collar frontline and managerial employees, said AI has already considerably changed... 


Inflation impact likely in emerging markets owing to US-Iran war – BMI
26th May 2026

Financial market research company BMI expects oil prices to average $90/bbl this year, and to remain higher for longer, which will, in turn, feed into rising inflation. This will lead to pressure... 


Stagnating formal employment, but growing informal work requires structural changes in responses – UASA
22nd May 2026

Labour union UASA has said that the meagre growth of 1.1% in employment underpinned by employment contracts over the past 15 years, compared with the 108% growth in the number of people working... 


Tourism

To tap into tourism potential, South Africa must address airport, visa bottlenecks – Mavuso
20th April 2026

To seize the opportunity for boosting growth and development presented by tourism, South Africa must address airport capacity constraints, particularly at the OR Tambo International Airport, in... 


Heineken launches a beer voucher scheme for South Africans travelling to Europe
10th April 2026

Global beer giant Heineken has instituted what it calls a Bar de Change at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, to benefit beer-loving South Africans travelling to Europe. Because of the... 


Made In The Cape notches up 13 signed trade deals for Western Cape companies
13th March 2026

Tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro, earlier this month hosted its yearly international buyers programme, Made In The Cape. The event convenes... 


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