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Urgent action needed: Late payments threaten South African small businesses

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Business Partners Limited raises alarm over the rising number of unpaid invoices affecting South African SMEs, highlighting the urgent need for action to ensure their sustainability and economic contribution.

The golden years on credit: rising debt among South Africa's aging population

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the wake of significant demographic changes, South Africa's aging population finds itself trapped in a cycle of debt, with rising defaults casting a shadow over ...

South Africa's housing market shows renewed momentum in fourth quarter

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Remax's National Housing Report for Q4 2025 highlights a 4.2% year-on-year increase in average house prices in South Africa, driven by improved affordability and ...

Municipal spending shortfalls stem from unrealistic projections – Treasury

Banele Ginindza|Published

National Treasury reveals that municipalities' weak 39% spending of conditional grant allocations in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year points to unrealistic ...

SALGA urges government to take action on rising national debt

Banele Ginindza|Published

SALGA disputes National Treasury's claims of stabilising national debt, advocating for a comprehensive approach to tackle fiscal pressures affecting all levels of ...

Strait of Hormuz crisis raises fears for global oil supply and shipping

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, experts analyse the potential impact on shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil ...

Fragile economic recovery in South Africa's GDP growth reveals deep-rooted challenges

Ashley Lechman|Published

South Africa's GDP growth shows signs of recovery but remains fragile. Explore the insights from leading economists on the challenges facing the economy and what ...

How fuel price increase can surge to R8 per litre in April

Ashley Lechman|Published

Alarm bells ring for South African consumers as fuel prices are projected to rise by nearly R8 per litre in April, driven by escalating tensions between the US, ...

South African agricultural machinery sales show strong growth in February

Yogashen Pillay|Published

February 2026 marks a significant increase in agricultural machinery sales in South Africa, with tractor sales up 5% year-on-year and combine harvester sales up ...

What the FNB/BER Building Confidence Index reveals about the construction sector in 2026

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The FNB/BER Building Confidence Index reveals a slight decline in confidence within the building sector, highlighting dissatisfaction among respondents and ongoing ...

South Africa's economic future: The need for a real-time barometer

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Discover the findings of a new Bureau for Economic Research report advocating for a real-time economic barometer in South Africa, highlighting the limitations of ...

The rand's resilience: Can gold prices offset risks from the Iran conflict?

Tawanda Karombo|Published

The rand is likely to face neutral to weaker risks from the US and Israel's conflict in Iran, according to BMI analysts, who note that rising gold prices could help ...

Petrol price hike looms, raising alarm for financially strained South Africans

Ashley Lechman|Updated

With fuel prices on the rise and an uncertain economy, South African households are urged to prepare and adapt to ensure they navigate these turbulent times effectively. ...

Strait of Hormuz shutdown sends shockwaves through global economy

Fawzia Moodley|Published

Amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to disrupt global oil supplies, with India facing severe economic ...

South Africa's government to fully fund Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination for farmers

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced that the South African government will cover the full cost of vaccinating the national herd against Foot and ...

South Africa's agricultural exports reach record highs in forth quarter

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's agricultural sector has achieved record export levels in Q4 2025, contributing significantly to the economy despite challenges such as tariffs and ...

SA Tourism anticipates surge in domestic travel over Easter weekend

Yogashen Pillay|Published

SA Tourism expects a rise in domestic travel during the Easter weekend, highlighting the Blue Train as a unique travel experience. With cultural significance and ...

Iran's geopolitical tensions: a looming crisis for South African consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the Iran conflict escalates and oil prices surge, South African consumers face increased financial strain, with rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty affecting ...

Opening doors from farm to fork: why being “scale ready” matters more than being big

Omelele Mmbo|Published

Explore how South Africa's food industry is evolving amidst rising costs and changing consumer values. Discover why being scale ready is essential for businesses ...

Highway anti-crime wall divides South Africa's tourist hub

AFP|Published

The nearly nine-kilometre (six-mile) wall will separate part of the road that leads in from the international airport from the packed, impoverished settlements that ...