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IMF forecasts 1.4% growth for South Africa in 2026, while highlighting risks to global growth outlook
Updated 7 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made a small 0.2 percentage point upward revision to South Africa’s projected growth for 2026 in its January World Economic Outlook (WEO), forecasting that the economy will grow by 1.4% this year. Its 2027... 


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New application to Itac for temporary rebate provision for food, hygiene butterfly valves
Updated 3 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Trade advisory organisation the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has received an application for the creation of a temporary rebate provision on stainless steel... 


Gap between South Africa, US implementation rate of AI owing to skills differences and execution
Updated 7 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

The implementation rate for AI systems in South Africa is about half the implementation rate in the US, which is owing to differences in skills, data infrastructure, organisational alignment and... 


New African defence exhibition, set for October, formally launched in Nigeria
Updated 4 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

The launch of the first ever Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) has been officially announced. The event will be held from October 26 to October 29 this year at Eko Atlantic,... 


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South African rand muted, investors await inflation data
Updated 2 hours 54 minutes ago By: Reuters

South Africa's rand was subdued on Monday as risk appetite waned amid geopolitical tensions and traders looked ahead to domestic inflation data due this week for clues on the central bank's... 


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South Africa’s illustrious Cullinan diamond mine doing it again with big blue
Updated 3 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

The illustrious Cullinan diamond mine, flagship of the London-listed Petra Diamonds, is not only famous for hosting the largest gem diamond but a flurry of reports is now affording sky-high status... 


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SA is one of the top 9 countries that generate their electricity from coal
SA is one of the top 9 countries that generate their electricity from coal
16th January 2026

South Africa is one of the top countries in the world for the amount of electricity it generates from coal. It ranked seventh in 2024, generating just over 200 TWh of coal-powered energy. 2024 is... 


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Global stocks take hit from tariff threats; gold gets safety bid
Updated 7 hours ago By: Reuters

Global stocks slid and the dollar eased against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on goods imported from eight European... 


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South African rand slips amid geopolitical tensions, investors await local inflation data
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand traded weaker on Monday as risk appetite waned amid geopolitical tensions and as traders looked ahead to domestic inflation data due this week for clues on the central bank's... 


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China plants another Africa marker in campaign to globalise yuan
19th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Zambia is the first African country to let Chinese mining companies pay taxes in yuan. It probably won’t be the last, as Beijing seeks to internationalize the currency and dilute its dollar... 


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Mozambique President cancels Davos trip due to severe floods
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of... 


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Trump offers to mediate Egypt-Ethiopia dispute on Nile River waters
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump offered on Friday to mediate a dispute over Nile River waters between Egypt and Ethiopia. "I am ready to restart US mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to responsibly... 


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Chief economists have divergent views on AI stock gains, regional economic growth – WEF
16th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The World Economic Forum (WEF) finds in its latest 'Chief Economists’ Outlook' publication that 53% of respondents expect global economic conditions to weaken in the year ahead, down from 72% of... 


World Bank’s South African GDP growth forecast shows local reforms working – GCIS
16th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The World Bank’s outlook projects that GDP growth in South Africa will increase to 1.4% this year and 1.5% in 2027, which reflects the positive impact of continued reform momentum, particularly in... 


Companies to double investment in AI in 2026
16th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Companies are planning to double their spending on AI technology this year, which represents more than twice the increase for 2025, says management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in... 


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South Africa’s rand set for longest winning streak since 2002
16th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic backdrop drive gains. The currency is on track for its... 


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Isuzu Motors launches new commuter bus chassis for the local market
16th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Isuzu Motors South Africa has launched the MVR bus chassis in South Africa, fitted with a Marcopolo Torino body. Designed as a dedicated commuter bus chassis, the local arm of the Japanese vehicle... 


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Magazine round up | 16 January 2026
Magazine round up | 16 January 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

EGOLI RELOADED
EGOLI RELOADED

Flanked by partially vegetated mine dumps that serve as a visual reminder of the central role that gold once played in the development of Johannesburg, is Qala Shallows, South Africa’s first... 

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The best must be made of South Africa’s fortuitous commodity windfall

South Africa's commodity windfall, according to Old Mutual Investment Group, is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve... 

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Danger signs

“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time,”... 

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Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa
Nokwanda Khumalo

This week we profile Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa, a supplier of fuel, lubricants and energy solutions 

TO-DO LIST
TO-DO LIST

The South African economy is definitely showing signs of recovery. However, there is a long way to go to truly break free from the low-growth shackles created by years of sub-optimal governance,... 

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