Siphelele Dludla

Content Manager: Business Report

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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...

Sars breaks R2 trillion barrier as Kieswetter warns against illicit economy

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The South African Revenue Service has achieved a historic milestone by collecting over R2 trillion in net revenue for the first time, highlighting significant growth ...

South Africa's automotive sector sees record monthly vehicle sales in March

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March 2023 marked a significant milestone for South Africa's automotive sector, with new vehicle sales reaching their highest level in nearly two decades. Despite ...

IDC takes strategic equity stake in Orion’s Prieska project, boosting path to production

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Orion Minerals has secured a pivotal investment from the Industrial Development Corporation, converting a loan into equity for its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine, marking ...

Southern Palladium bolsters Bengwenyama project team with senior mining appointment

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Southern Palladium Limited has appointed Mark Humphery as Project Manager for its Bengwenyama Project, marking a pivotal step in the project's development as it ...

SA manufacturing sector shows fragile recovery as cost pressures surge in March

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South Africa's manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of recovery in March 2026, according to the latest Absa Purchasing Managers' Index. However, rising costs, ...

Godongwana confirms imminent appointment of new Sars Commissioner amid record R2trln revenue collection

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces the imminent appointment of a new Commissioner for Sars, marking a pivotal moment in the tax authority's leadership transition ...

Necsa seeks partners to develop small modular reactor technology in South Africa

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Necsa has initiated a process to find partners for developing small modular reactor technology, aiming to enhance South Africa's nuclear energy capabilities and ...