55+ min ago  (132+ words) " At 0624 GMT, the rand traded at 16. 3450 against the dollar, about 0. 5% up from its previous close. " Statistics South Africa will publish May manufacturing output data at 1100 GMT, offering investors clues on the health of Africa's most industrialised economy. " Economists polled expect…...

16+ hour, 29+ min ago  (512+ words) The White Paper is fundamentally an industrial strategy designed to preserve South Africa's automotive manufacturing base, protect export competitiveness, and secure investment as the global industry transitions towards new energy vehicles (NEVs). Viewed through this lens, the policy is less…...

17+ hour, 44+ min ago  (181+ words) Bizcommunity Johannesburg, other municipalities face funding freeze over high spending - The move comes before local elections on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, in which Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub and largest municipality, is expected to be among the most hotly contested battlegrounds. - Ogalaletseng…...

20+ hour, 53+ min ago  (504+ words) The minister delivered remarks at the Government Technical Advisory Centre Public Economics Conference held under the theme: "Counting the Crisis: Data, Evidence and Solutions for Youth Unemployment in South Africa. "The focus of the conference also reminds us of three…...

19+ hour, 44+ min ago  (254+ words) Improving access to finance has consistently been identified as a major challenge for SMEs by leading national and international organisations focused on entrepreneurship, economic development and small business growth. According to NSBC Africa, the challenge facing many SMEs today is…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago  (430+ words) According to Nielsen IQ's Consumer Outlook: Guide to 2026, consumers are becoming increasingly intentional in their spending, prioritising products, brands and retail experiences that offer genuine value, quality and relevance. At the same time, Deloitte's 2026 Retail Industry Global Outlook notes that…...

23+ hour, 35+ min ago  (530+ words) According to the department, the appointment reflects South Africa's commitment to ensuring that women, youth and persons with disabilities are empowered to participate fully in the digital economy and to help shape the future of ethical, inclusive and human-centred artificial…...

23+ hour, 47+ min ago  (455+ words) These modest gains, according to the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA), are attributable to stabilised demand for PGMs, gold, chrome, and manganese, as well as new project activity. On an annual basis, mining employment rose by 8, 387 in Q1 2026. By contrast, the…...

1+ day, 32+ min ago  (479+ words) According to the Seeff Property Group, demand is outstripping available supply across several prime coastal hotspots, while higher interest rates and relatively affordable house prices have further boosted the appeal of buy-to-let investment in the province. Gross rental yields are…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (648+ words) The announcement comes ahead of the upcoming release of her second album, APOP, following the end of her previous agreement with Epic Records. The news was revealed via a massive digital takeover spanning the billboards in New York City's Times…...