Durban records bumper festive season as visitor numbers and tourism spend surge

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Ethekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba announces record visitor numbers during the festive season, highlighting the city's tourism growth and safety measures

Standard Bank IT operator charged with embezzling R1.9m via overdraft manipulation

Jonisayi Maromo|Published

A former Standard Bank IT operator, Vivian Brink, has been granted bail after being accused of embezzling over R1.9 million from the bank.

SA property sector upbeat as interest rate cuts lift market sentiment

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Property experts express optimism for the South African housing market in 2026, citing interest rate cuts and improved economic fundamentals as key drivers for growth. ...

Government presses ahead with decade-long plan to vaccinate national herd against FMD

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces a comprehensive ten-year plan to vaccinate South Africa's cattle herd against foot-and-mouth disease, addressing ...

AI reshapes SA’s financial sector, boosting fraud detection but raising new consumer risks

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Discover how AI is revolutionising the financial sector in South Africa, enhancing fraud detection, personalising services, and ensuring consumer protection.

Agbiz warns of widening BRICS trade deficit, calls for more ambitious economic agenda

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa faces a growing trade deficit with its BRICS partners, prompting calls for a reevaluation of economic strategies within the bloc.

Private-sector partnership to transform Durban’s busiest container terminal: experts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Transnet SOC Ltd and ICTSI have entered a 25-year partnership to enhance the Durban Container Terminal, aiming to boost capacity and efficiency, which could significantly ...

Fuel prices set to decrease: What consumers can expect in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts are optimistic about significant decreases in petrol and diesel prices in 2026, highlighting the positive impact on consumers and the economy.

Factory activity ends 2025 in deep contraction as PMI plunges to post-pandemic lows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 40.5 in December 2025, indicating a significant downturn in manufacturing conditions. Despite this, optimism ...

Manufacturing slumps as electricity costs and weak demand bite, Stats SA shows

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA's latest report reveals a 1% decline in manufacturing production for November 2025, highlighting challenges in key sectors such as wood products and basic ...

Next-gen A350 to serve Cape Town: Emirates expands its fleet in Southern Africa

BR Reporter|Published

Emirates enhances travel between South Africa and Dubai by introducing the next-gen A350 on its third daily service to Cape Town, offering passengers a luxurious ...

Limpopo tightens livestock movement controls as FMD fears persist

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Limpopo's Department of Agriculture has introduced stringent measures for the movement of cloven-hoofed animals to combat the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease. Industry ...

Debt burden threatens households as consumers enter 2026 on fragile footing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts warn that South African consumers are entering 2026 with significant debt burdens. This article explores strategies for managing finances, understanding ...

Agri industry urge land reform, biosecurity and crime crackdown to secure growth in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts outline critical policy recommendations for South Africa's agricultural sector to thrive in 2026, addressing issues such as land reform, export market expansion, ...

What Maduro's capture means for global oil prices and economic stability

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Experts discuss the global economic ramifications of the US military intervention in Venezuela, focusing on oil prices, trade flows, and the geopolitical landscape ...

Kaspersky identifies global scam activity linked to the release of Avatar 3

BR Reporter|Published

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a surge in cyber scams capitalising on the excitement surrounding Avatar 3's premiere, warning users to stay vigilant against fraudulent ...

Economists cautiously optimistic as SA enters 2026 on firmer growth footing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Leading economists express cautious optimism for South Africa's economic growth in 2026, highlighting positive developments and potential challenges ahead.

Food prices ease over festive season, but hunger persists in low-income households

Yogashen Pillay|Updated

Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) house affordability index released recently indicated that the December 2025 Household Affordability ...

How India and South Africa are leveraging the circular economy to tackle e-waste

Fawzia Moodley|Published

Discover how India and South Africa are confronting the urgent challenge of e-waste, the fastest-growing waste stream worldwide, with innovative circular economy ...

The hidden cost of convenience: How takeaway spending undermines savings in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

Discover how South African consumers are unknowingly jeopardising their emergency savings through everyday takeaway spending. Learn practical tips from Standard ...