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Value chains in focus as ESG pressures mount for SA firms
3rd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

With increasing emphasis globally on the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, South African companies are urged to creatively embed ESG practices in their everyday... 


Crisis prompts tariff hikes, calls for State-led revival plan
3rd July 2026

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 


Regulatory mismatch creates export hurdles
3rd July 2026

South African companies face a growing challenge because compliance with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) certification and South African National Standards (SANS) does not always align... 


International recognition supports African exports
3rd July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

International recognition of South Africa’s accredited testing, inspection, certification and verification results is helping local companies to export goods and services under the African... 


Uncertainty persists as NWU’s Policy Uncertainty Index marks ten-year anniversary
2nd July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As the North West University (NWU) marks the tenth anniversary of its Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI), the data shows that a decade on, uncertainty is increasing and much of the frustrations of the... 


Johannesburg faces R2.1bn funding gap as its bills mount
2nd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Johannesburg is starting a new financial year with a multibillion-rand budget that’s not fully funded, potentially deepening a crisis that’s already left it unable to pay for power and fuel... 


Busa withdraws from UIF structures at Nedlac
2nd July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Business organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has withdrawn from the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) structures at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) and... 


Outa calls for all Eskom-Joburg information to be made public
1st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is, in the wake of a reported agreement between State-owned electricity utility Eskom and the City of Johannesburg, calling for... 


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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

dtic to host second International Special Economic Zones conference in July
18th June 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will host the second International Special Economic Zones Infrastructure and Investment conference at the Durban International Convention... 


Itac recommends increase in import duties for thin gauge, corrosion resistant steel coil
15th June 2026

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended the imposition of safeguard measures on imports of corrosion resistant steel coil products for a period of... 


Road, bridge projects would mitigate challenges for local commuters
12th June 2026

Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of... 


Labour

Presidential youth employment projects record fourth quarter progress
19th June 2026

The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) has recorded progress in the period from January to March, the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, six years since its inauguration... 


Upgrades to facilitate safe and seamless logistics, commuting
12th June 2026

Upgrades on the N2 and N3 highways and interchanges, in KwaZulu-Natal, are progressing, says parastatal organisation South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The agency notes that the... 


Road, bridge projects would mitigate challenges for local commuters
12th June 2026

Roads entity Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is taking steps to progress several projects to mitigate challenges for South African road users, with the latest development the appointment of... 


Legislative Environment

Crisis prompts tariff hikes, calls for State-led revival plan
3rd July 2026

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 


Regulatory mismatch creates export hurdles
3rd July 2026

South African companies face a growing challenge because compliance with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) certification and South African National Standards (SANS) does not always align... 


International recognition supports African exports
3rd July 2026

International recognition of South Africa’s accredited testing, inspection, certification and verification results is helping local companies to export goods and services under the African... 


Macro & Micro

Growing demand for support, energy-efficient drive solutions in KZN
3rd July 2026

The need to improve industrial resilience for businesses across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in an uptick in demand for technical support, strong stock holding and energy-efficient drive... 


Johannesburg faces R2.1bn funding gap as its bills mount
2nd July 2026

Johannesburg is starting a new financial year with a multibillion-rand budget that’s not fully funded, potentially deepening a crisis that’s already left it unable to pay for power and fuel... 


Kganyago signals South Africa could hike rates again this month
1st July 2026

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation expectations have risen above the central bank’s 3% target, justifying the May interest-rate increase and signalling further... 


State Companies

Outa calls for all Eskom-Joburg information to be made public
1st July 2026

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is, in the wake of a reported agreement between State-owned electricity utility Eskom and the City of Johannesburg, calling for... 


Eskom reviewing investigation report on diesel procurement, storage contracts
29th June 2026

State-owned utility Eskom has received the report on the findings of an independent investigation into diesel procurement and storage contracts under tender MWP2197GX. The report is undergoing a... 


Ria Govender appointed Nersa acting chairperson
29th June 2026

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has appointed Ria Govender as acting chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), from June 15 until the... 


Statistical Releases

BMI lower 2026 steel price forecast, owing to weaker demand
26th June 2026

Market research and analysis company BMI has lowered its 2026 forecast for the global steel price slightly to $620/t, down from $625/t in its previous forecast, owing to weaker expected steel... 


Multilateral development banks remain relevant, more progress on reforms needed
24th June 2026

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) remain highly relevant to their clients, and their relevance has increased over the past five years, although there is a need for further progress on reform of... 


Sustainability viewed as competitive, as risk of disorderly climate transition grows
23rd June 2026

As concerns grow about the risks of a disorderly climate transition, business leaders worldwide view sustainability as a driver of competitiveness and resilience, says business organisation the... 


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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