How Ramaphosa’s army deployment could protect mining billions

Nicola Mawson|Published

With gold prices hitting record highs, a dramatic new military intervention aims to stop the multi-billion rand " leakage" from illegal mining and finally unlock ...

Online education as a vital solution for South Africa's skills crisis

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the wake of pressing economic needs, the future of South Africa’s education system hinges on a radical shift towards online learning. Discover how these changes ...

How Valentine’s Day exposes consumers to prepaid fraud

Bradley Elliott|Published

Discover how Valentine’s Day creates opportunities for romance fraud and money laundering, and learn what consumers and businesses can do to protect themselves.

Households in South Africa brace for financial struggle despite optimistic SONA 2026

Ashley Lechman|Published

The optimism expressed during Sona 2026 starkly contrasts with the daily struggles faced by South African households, prompting urgent calls for effective economic ...

When AI plays Cupid: the hidden dangers of companion chatbots

Ashley Lechman|Published

As we venture further into an era defined by digital interactions, understanding the implications of sustained emotional connections with machines becomes crucial. ...

SONA: Ramaphosa bets on R1 trillion infrastructure blitz to cement economic recovery

Nicola Mawson|Published

Ramaphosa bets R1 trillion on a ‘construction-led’ recovery as investors flood an oversubscribed bond. Is South Africa’s economic tide finally turning?

Manufacturing production in South Africa declines by 1.4% in December

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Stats SA reports a 1.4% decline in manufacturing production for December 2025 compared to the previous year, with mixed reactions from experts regarding the implications ...

Small-scale fishing sector takes up allocations fight to Parliament

Banele Ginindza|Published

Small-scale fishers are appealing the Department of Fisheries and Forestry's drastic linefish allocation cuts, which have slashed their Total Allowable Effort from ...

South Africa’s automotive crossroads: Risk, reform and the EV opportunity

Maureen Phiri|Published

The automotive sector drives about 25% of East London’s economy.

South African agricultural exporters face challenges but show growth potential

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Despite facing logistical challenges and rising costs, South African agricultural exporters are projected to achieve significant growth by 2025, driven by strong ...

Global economy set for steady 3% growth in 2026 amid trade and political uncertainty

Yogashen Pillay|Published

ACCA's 2026 Global Economic Outlook reveals a resilient global economy, projecting growth above 3% despite uncertainties. Key insights from economists highlight ...

SA poultry industry ranked among world’s most competitive producers

Banele Ginindza|Published

Discover how South Africa's poultry production sector has risen to become the second most competitive globally, outperforming European producers and the United States ...

PayInc Economic Index shows slight decline in January

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Discover the latest insights from the PayInc Economic Index for January 2026, highlighting trends in South Africa's economy, inflation forecasts, and the impact ...

Celebrating women and girls in science: why mathematics still matters

Ashley Lechman|Published

Despite advancements, a significant number of girls abandon mathematics at an early stage, often hindered by the misguided belief that it is “too hard” or “not for ...

South Africans need a concrete plan for change Mr President, not promises

Neil Roets|Published

Consumers must be prioritised now. South Africans from all walks of life are bearing the economic burden that sustains the economy.

New China and South Korea trade deals boost outlook for South African agricultural exports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Agbiz reports a positive outlook for South African agricultural exports following the signing of significant trade agreements with China and South Korea, paving ...

FMD and AGOA: Why the farm worker is the ultimate gatekeeper of South Africa’s R80bn recovery

Merel van der Lei|Published

For South Africa to convince global trade partners that our biosecurity is robust enough to merit access, we must first prove we can sustain and support the compliance ...

Bureau for Economic Research: South Africa turning a fiscal corner as crucial budget looms

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Amidst a challenging economic landscape, the Bureau for Economic Research highlights South Africa's potential fiscal turnaround ahead of the 2026 budget. Experts ...

Strengthening cybersecurity through smarter vendor risk management

Ashley Lechman|Published

Recovery timeframes, acceptable levels of data loss and escalation processes must be understood, tested, and confirmed.