South Africa's 2026 Budget Speech: A hope for economic recovery?

Ashley Lechman|Published

With South Africa's Minister of Finance set to deliver the 2026 Budget Speech, citizens are eager for signs of fiscal relief amid rising costs and a growing credit crisis.

Foschini Group scam reveals vulnerability of corporate cyber resilience in South Africa

Staff Reporter|Published

South Africa's corporate sector faces a wake-up call following the Foschini Group's costly WhatsApp scam, which highlights the urgent need for heightened cyber resilience ...

DBSA's Moody’s ratings upgrade boosts infrastructure development efforts

Banele Ginindza|Published

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has received a significant boost with Moody’s Ratings Agency upgrading its long-term foreign-currency issuer rating ...

Ramaphosa calls for integrating climate action into government policy

Banele Ginindza|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasises the urgent need for climate action across all government spheres, focusing on the redevelopment of the Komati community and ...

Interest rates impact homebuyers as confidence returns in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Remax Southern Africa reports a gradual recovery in the housing market as buyer confidence improves despite ongoing interest rate challenges in 2026.

Agbiz reports strong agricultural export performance despite policy challenges in 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite policy uncertainty, South Africa's agricultural exports soared to a record $15.1 billion in 2025, with strong quarterly performances driven by key products ...

Wearables and IoT rise, but smartphones remain the central hub of connectivity

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a world where technology constantly evolves, discover why smartphones remain at the heart of our digital lives, connecting us to everything from fitness trackers ...

Will Eskom's appeal to keep coal and diesel contracts secret hold up in court?

Banele Ginindza|Published

Eskom is taking its battle for commercial confidentiality to the Supreme Court, challenging a ruling that demands transparency in its coal and diesel contracts with ...

Government opposes liquidation of Tongaat Hulett amid industry concerns

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) has announced its opposition to the provisional liquidation of Tongaat Hulett Limited, emphasising the importance ...

Budget 2026 preview signals fiscal discipline and infrastructure push

Ashley Lechman|Published

With the national Budget Speech just days away, leading tax and economic experts outline why 2026 could mark a year of realism, reform and renewed investor confidence. ...

South Africa on the brink of financial recovery: a chance to build generational wealth

Staff Reporter|Published

As South Africa's economy shows signs of recovery, households have a unique opportunity to strengthen their financial futures. Learn how lifestyle changes could ...

How high monthly repayments and interest rates are affecting home buyers

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite high interest rates in 2026, signs of recovering buyer confidence emerge as lending conditions improve.

Trump's tariff policy declared illegal: A turning point for global trade

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The US Supreme Court has declared President Trump's global tariffs illegal, marking a significant shift in trade policy. Experts weigh in on the implications for ...

Protecting the 2026 balance sheet: five ways to fix your tech spend

Evan Berger|Published

Here are five ways local businesses can optimise costs and ensure their technology expenditure does not become a liability in 2026.

Trump's global tariffs declared illegal by the US Supreme Court

AFP|Published

The Supreme Court's three liberal justices joined three conservatives in Friday's ruling, which upheld lower court decisions that tariffs Trump imposed under IEEPA ...

Production decline and weak demand weigh on metals sector outlook

Banele Ginindza|Published

The South African metals and engineering sector is facing a challenging 2026, with a troubling downward trend in recovery and persistent issues in production and ...

Pandor warns of 'scary' 2026 geopolitical risks, urges corporate sector to step up

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Dr Naledi Pandor warns that 2026 may bring unprecedented geopolitical challenges for South Africa, urging the corporate sector to take proactive measures to navigate ...

Will the R100 spirits tax push consumers to the black market?

Ashley Lechman|Published

This upcoming Budget Speech could reshape the South African alcohol market. With a potential R100 spirits tax looming, will consumers turn to cheaper, illicit options? ...

New trade agreement opens Chinese market for South African stone fruit

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen announces the first shipment of South African stone fruit to China, marking a significant milestone in the country's agricultural ...

January sees food inflation hold at 4.4%: Insights from experts

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Food inflation in South Africa remains steady at 4.4% in January 2026, prompting mixed reactions from experts and civil society groups regarding future trends and ...