Sacci: Outlook for trade remains positive despite current challenges

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The survey suggests that although some structural economic impediments may be resolved, the poor economic performance at present is preventing trade from reaching ...

SASMIA to appeal High Court ruling on squid fishing rights allocation

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The court battle on squid fishing rights to the small-scale fisheries sector.

Consumers face rising maize prices amid tight supplies and drought impact

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa faces significant white maize price increases in early 2025, with prices already up 55% year-on-year, as drought impacts force first imports since 2017. ...

Local poultry sector rebounds thanks to import protection

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The South African Poultry Association said that imposing anti-dumping duties on chicken products has helped the local industry to recover.

New committee aims to assess South Africa’s agricultural conditions

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Positive reaction to SA’s Agricultural Conditions Assessment Committee.

Consumers brace for impact as South African Reserve Bank prepares to announce interest rates decision

Ashley Lechman|Published

Consumers in South Africa are anxiously awaiting the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on interest rates, with rising fuel prices and inflation adding to their ...

US wildfires: A looming economic disaster

Yogashen Pillay|Published

It has previously been reported that Los Angeles wildfires damage is already set to cost $50 billion.

Frozen food importer wades into anti-dumping duty debate on South African chicken imports

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Hume International is concerned about the effect that additional anti dumping duties will have on the price of chicken

SA farmers raise alarms amid steep decline in agricultural sector

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Farming association TLU SA general manager, Bennie van Zyl, said that people needed to understand agriculture was a seasonal fluctuating environment.

Economists Project Promising Growth for SA Economy in 2025

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Economists predict that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for 2025 will be close to 1. 6 percent in 2025.

Online trading firm CFI launches operations in South Africa

BR Reporter|Published

The South African office, located in Claremont, Cape Town, marks a significant step in CFI’s strategy to expand its footprint across Africa, joining recent global ...

On this day, April 15

Greg Hutson|Published

Peace talks begin, Mickey Mouse pops up, a record trip to South Africa, ‘Baby Jake’ makes us proud, and International Day of Families

Norman Goodfellows takes stake in Port2Port. wine

Edward West|Published

South African liquor retailer Norman Goodfellows has acquired a substantial interest in Port2Port. wine in a deal that will create the largest online wine and spirit ...

UAE-based DP World acquires bp SA’s transport assets

Edward West|Published

The value of the transaction was not disclosed, a DP World spokesperson said yesterday.

Delayed government probe tracks Takatso

Banele Ginindza|Published

The Special Investigating Unit said it is still working on a 2020 mandate to investigate the now defunct Takatso Consortium’s 51% takeover of SAA.

Takatso Consortium SAA bid coffin nailed shut by air licences

Banele Ginindza|Published

In a Government Gazette in February, the Takatso Consortium’s application for domestic air services licences, under the Air Service Licensing Act and International ...

Ithala to continue taking deposits after court rules against administrator

Edward West|Published

Ithala, the development finance organisation in KwaZulu-Natal, has through the court thwarted an attempt by an administrator appointed by the Reserve Bank (Prudential ...

On this day in history, January 5

Greg Hutson|Published

Real people, real stories – more than just dates and boring facts

Tips to help navigate rough road of retrenchment

Smart Works|Published

The loss of a job as a result of retrenchment can be traumatizing. Due to the stagnant economic growth in South Africa and the worsening unemployment crisis, as ...