Siphelele Dludla

Content Manager: Business Report

IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as war clouds outlook

Siphelele Dludla|Published

he International Monetary Fund has revised its global growth forecast for 2026 down to 3.1% due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, which threaten energy ...

PIC pushes for public-private partnership investment strategy to transform TVET sector

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector is undergoing a transformative reform aimed at addressing youth unemployment through ...

Oil surges past $100 as Trump’s Hormuz blockade raises global economic risks

Siphelele Dludla and Yogashen Pillay|Published

Global markets are shaken as Donald Trump announces a US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge and raising concerns about inflation and ...

World Bank urges smarter industrial policy for jobs as Africa’s growth outlook weakens

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The report, coming on the eve of the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Annual Meetings this week, highlights a combination of geopolitical tensions, rising ...

Supreme Court hands victory to Glencore-ARM Joint Venture in landmark diesel refund case

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The ruling is thought to have far-reaching implications for the mining sector, particularly for joint ventures structured to meet Black Economic Empowerment requirements. ...

Uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz as shipping crisis deepens after US-Iran talks collapse

Siphelele Dludla|Published

US Vice President JD Vance's recent comments following stalled negotiations with Iran raise concerns over the Strait of Hormuz's stability, a critical oil transit ...

Unions rally behind Eskom smelter tariff deal as lifeline for jobs and industrial revival

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's major trade unions support Eskom's proposed 62c/kWh electricity tariff, viewing it as a vital step for job preservation and industrial growth amidst ...

IMF warns global growth will slow as energy shock ripples across economies

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The IMF's Kristalina Georgieva warns that the global economy is facing significant challenges due to the recent Middle East conflict, with rising energy prices and ...

Private capital key to fixing rail and fuel lifelines, says Transnet CEO

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips emphasises the need for private sector investment to bolster South Africa's infrastructure, highlighting key projects and the ...

Manufacturing slump deepens to 10-month low as output falls sharply in February

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's manufacturing sector continues to struggle, with a 2.8% year-on-year decline in February, marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction. This ...

South Africa's zero-tariff access to China: A new era for trade?

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa is set to gain zero-tariff access to China’s consumer market by May 2026, marking a significant trade milestone. However, experts warn that the real ...

Transnet to finally open rail network to private operators in historic reform push

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips reveals a groundbreaking shift in South Africa's freight rail strategy, allowing private train operators onto the national network ...

Gauteng's economic strategy focused on public-private partnerships, says Lesufi

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi emphasises the importance of public-private partnerships and core state functions in driving the province's economic growth, highlighting ...

Gambling Board launches verified operators portal to combat illegal betting

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The National Gambling Board has launched a new online platform to help South Africans identify legally licensed gambling operators, aiming to combat illegal betting ...

South Africa tops EEMEA markets as strong earnings attract investors amid global volatility

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa has emerged as the leading market in the EEMEA region, buoyed by strong dividend yields and improving earnings momentum, despite global geopolitical ...

IMF warns Iran war’s deepening economic scars threaten Sub-Saharan Africa’s fragile growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

As global conflicts escalate, Sub-Saharan Africa faces severe economic risks. This article examines the immediate and long-term impacts of war and rising defence ...

Minerals Council warns that Middle East conflict reverses mining cost relief

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's mining sector is grappling with renewed cost pressures due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which are disrupting global markets and weakening ...

Middle East war chokes SA’s export pipeline as supply chains snarl

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's economic recovery is threatened by the ongoing Middle East conflict, as disruptions in global trade routes lead to declining export orders and rising ...

Afreximbank unveils $10bn lifeline to shield Africa from Middle East crisis shockwaves

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Economies across Africa and the Caribbean are among the most exposed, given their reliance on imports of fuel, fertilisers and food, as well as their dependence ...

MTN Ghana completes mobile money separation to accelerate fintech growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

MTN Group Limited has successfully separated its mobile money business in Ghana, a strategic move aimed at enhancing growth and regulatory compliance while reinforcing ...

Rand wobbles as Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum rattles markets, fuels inflation fears

Ashley Lechman and Siphelele Dludla|Updated

South Africa's rand faces renewed pressure as geopolitical tensions rise and oil prices surge, prompting concerns over inflation and economic stability.

Fuel pressures mount as government moves to shield consumers

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Amid rising global fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions, South Africa's government reassures citizens of stable fuel supply while implementing measures to alleviate ...

Prolonged Iran war sparks global fuel crisis and recession fears, warns Oxford Economics

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is causing significant disruptions in the global energy market, leading to severe oil shortages and rising prices, with potential ...

Ramaphosa appoints Dr Nqobani Makhubu as new Sars Commissioner to succeed Kieswetter

Siphelele Dludla|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as the new Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service, effective from 1 May 2026, following ...

Mercedes-Benz South Africa CEO Andreas Brand steps down for global role in Germany

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Andreas Brand, CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, announces his resignation to take on a global role within the company, marking a significant leadership transition ...