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The SA Reserve Bank warns that Trump's tariffs could shrink GDP by 0. 69%, threatening economic stability.
The MK Party has condemned the ANC government's new R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund as a reactive election ploy that fails to address the recent food safety crisis in township communities.
South Africa faces challenging trade conditions with a 32% tariff on exports to the US under Trump's policies. Political analyst Dr Sandile Swana warns that countries seeking favourable trade terms with the US must accept a subordinate position, urging South Africa to diversify its trading partners and develop local economies instead of relying on Western markets.
Gauteng's ambitious R527. 2 billion budget for 2025 prioritises healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. With significant allocations including R66bn for health and R69. 6bn for education, the province aims to drive economic growth while improving service delivery across all sectors.
The Free Market Foundation strongly opposes South Africa's proposed state bank, citing a revealing DearSA survey showing 99% public disapproval. The FMF warns the initiative could burden taxpayers while failing to address fundamental economic challenges facing black entrepreneurs.
Discover how India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar champions the nation's democratic model as a driving force behind economic prosperity, amidst global political turmoil.
Boosted by pro-growth measures, China's GDP growth quickened to 5. 4% in Q4.
Despite the Western Cape High Court's lifting of a preservation order on Banxso's accounts, the FSCA steadfastly refuses to authorise the release of these funds.
At COP29 in Baku, African nations spotlight the dire need for climate finance, clean energy, and equitable green growth.
OPINION: Preparing a few extra pairs of chopsticks isn’t just a metaphor, but a call for a more balanced, diverse, and inclusive global order, writes Li Yunqi.
As Americans gear up to vote in the November 5 elections, an economist breaks down what a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris administration could look like for South Africa.
As Americans gear up to vote in the November 5 elections, an economist breaks down what a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris administration could look like for South Africa.
Mastercard and Smile ID, Africa’s leading digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider are teaming up in a groundbreaking move to significantly improve the merchant onboarding process for businesses across Africa.
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has this week published Eskom's revenue application for the next three financial years.
“We urge all progressive stakeholders to prepare their submissions. Progressive stakeholders who require assistance with their submissions or oral presentations are encouraged to contact the EFF,” said Mathys.
The education sector in South Africa is in peril as budget constraints result in teaching job cuts, which can severely impact the standard of education in the Western Cape and other provinces.
As a cross-cutting project consideration, we try to integrate measures that address climate risks – to the extent applicable - as early as the design phase for each project we conduct.
Local event company, espAfrika, tasked with on-the-ground logistics for the upcoming gathering, which comes at a pivotal shift in global economic dynamics.
The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) with the purpose of mobilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging markets and developing countries.
We must be objective enough though to accept the NDB may play a very positive role in financing infrastructural development in many BRICS countries, says the writer.
Five new tugboats have been added to Transnet National Ports Authority’s fleet, accelerating the state-owned entity’s implementation of its R1 billion investment towards a reliable marine fleet.
In addition to the two mega-bridges, there are seven major construction packages on the N2 Wild Coast Road, Sanral says.
With heavy participation of private companies, China-Africa cooperation has diversified from infrastructure, mining and agriculture to logistics, digital economy, clean energy, finance and others.
South Africa’s banking sector faces a potential systemic risk as a SARB study reveals nearly R1 trillion exposure to climate transition-sensitive sectors.
Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has expressed disappointment over President Cyril Ramaphosa's speech at the opening of parliament, citing that it conformed precisely to his expectations.