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Nersa extends deadline for comments on Ekurhuleni, Msunduzi, Madibeng electricity tariff applications
12th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has extended the deadline for submitting written comments on the electricity tariff applications by the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality,... 


After strong 2025 growth, global trade set to grow until 2029, index shows
12th March 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global trade flows of goods, capital, information and people rose at a faster rate in 2025 than in any other year since 2011, excluding 2017 and the post-Covid-19 rebound, and is set to grow at the... 


Manufacturing production down 0.7% y/y in January
12th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Manufacturing production decreased by 0.7% year-on-year in January, owing to weaker activity in the wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing division; and the basic iron and steel,... 


Container User Forum aims to be unified voice for key sector as reforms unfold
12th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new industry organisation has been formally launched in a bid to facilitate greater collaboration among South Africa’s container stakeholders, as well as to provide a unified voice as the freight... 


Household Resilience Index received a boost from lower interest rates
12th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the third quarter of 2025 has revealed that South African households experienced welcome, though still modest, relief during 2025.... 


South Africa records first current account surplus in over two years
12th March 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa recorded its first current account surplus in more than two years in the final quarter of 2025, helped by rising precious metal prices, central bank data showed on Thursday. The... 


South Africa urged to ease regulatory burden for companies to boost growth, employment
12th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

International financial institution the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that, while South Africa’s economy has shown resilience in 2025, growth remains too low to significantly... 


Freeport Saldanha to host metal processing, fabrication facility
11th March 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industrial development zone Freeport Saldanha announces that an agreement has been signed with a new investor to establish a fully funded, technologically advanced metal processing and fabrication... 


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Budget

PSG welcomes conservative Budget, says moving in right direction
27th February 2026

During a post-Budget briefing on February 27, financial services firm PSG group chief economist Johann Els and PSG policy and regulatory affairs head Ronald King said that, while South Africa faces... 


Moody’s says South Africa budget ‘confirms’ strong fiscal stance
26th February 2026

South Africa’s latest budget painted an encouraging picture of improving public finances, according to Moody’s Ratings, while cautioning that “meaningful” debt reduction will require stronger... 


Planned R20bn tax increase withdrawn from 2026 Budget
25th February 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced during his 2026 Budget speech on February 25 that a R20-billion tax increase that was previously earmarked for the 2026 Budget has been withdrawn and... 


Competition Policy

KAP claims price component of Safripol's ethylene supply dispute with Sasol has been determined in its favour
2nd March 2026

JSE-listed diversified industrial holding company KAP says that, in a dispute between polymer producer and KAP subsidiary Safripol and JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol about an... 


Competition Tribunal gives its approval for BASF coatings division buyout by Bond
23rd February 2026

The Competition Tribunal of South Africa has unconditionally approved the merger in which investment company Bond UK will acquire the coatings division of chemicals company BASF. Following the... 


Competition Commission refers two autoglass companies to Tribunal
19th February 2026

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against two companies operating in the automotive glass sector to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The commission seeks an order from... 


Labour

Firm outlines steps towards infrastructure renewal
Updated 6 hours ago

Securing South Africa’s water future requires disciplined implementation, diversified supply and stronger financial governance, says financial services provider Investec Sustainable Solutions... 


Modern tech improves water infrastructure, combats scarcity
Updated 6 hours ago

South Africa’s ongoing water challenges are exacerbated by ageing water infrastructure, owing to failing asset performance and tardy maintenance, in relation to plant efficiency and stable water... 


Reuse plants offer S Africa alternative water sources
Updated 6 hours ago

In the lead-up to National Water Week – commemorated from next week – asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers – in collaboration with water management company South African Water Works –... 


Legislative Environment

Rail reform puts investment on track
6th March 2026

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 


Departments to investigate Ormonde warehouse collapse, the third in three months
4th March 2026

In the wake of the collapse of an under-construction warehouse in Ormonde, Johannesburg, in which nine workers died and three others were injured, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure... 


Regulatory reforms set to increase steel consumption
27th February 2026

Updated public–private partnership (PPP) regulations have reshaped the framework within which South Africa’s steel industry operates and they are expected to increase steel demand across... 


Macro & Micro

Impumelelo Lab barometer shows progress on economic reforms remains uneven
11th March 2026

Economic research institution the Impumelelo Economic Growth Lab, at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), launched a new barometer on March 11 that assesses whether structural reforms are... 


Questions linger on the sustainability of continued GDP growth
10th March 2026

South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with GDP having expanded by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. The fourth quarter marked the fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth for the country,... 


Strait of Hormuz disruptions increase risks for energy, fertilisers and vulnerable economies – Unctad
10th March 2026

UN Trade and Development (Unctad) says military escalation in the region of the Strait of Hormuz, in the Middle East, has disrupted shipping flows through this narrow passage, which raises concerns... 


State Companies

Eskom says delayed Medupi FGD report to be submitted to Minister in early April
11th March 2026

Eskom expects to submit its final benefit-cost analysis (BCA) report on flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) at the Medupi power station, in Limpopo, to Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister... 


Municipalities underperform in revenue; high debt levels – Treasury report
10th March 2026

In aggregate, municipalities budgeted for total revenue of R706.6-billion for 2025/26 and realised R360.7-billion by December 31, 2025, representing only 51% of spending. This is according to... 


NEF, BMF sign MoU to bolster economic participation, leadership development
10th March 2026

Government organisation the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) on February 28 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the nonprofit Black Management Forum (BMF), with the aim of having each... 


Statistical Releases

Impumelelo Lab barometer shows progress on economic reforms remains uneven
11th March 2026

Economic research institution the Impumelelo Economic Growth Lab, at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), launched a new barometer on March 11 that assesses whether structural reforms are... 


Building confidence index remains stable – FNB/BER
9th March 2026

The Building Confidence Index, published by financial services firm FNB and research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research (BER), remained relatively stable in the first quarter of the... 


Africa Trade Barometer points to ease-of-trade improvements leading to investment
6th March 2026

The latest ‘Africa Trade Barometer’, which has been published yearly by financial services firm Standard Bank since 2022 and which tracks businesses' perceptions of the ease of trade in Africa,... 


Tourism

International passengers up 9% at Cape Town airport, local passengers up 6%
2nd March 2026

The Cape Town International Airport in January handled more than 367 000 two-way passengers at its international terminal, marking a 9% year-on-year increase. The airport’s domestic terminal... 


Ramaphosa says record number of tourists a vote of confidence in South African brand
2nd February 2026

The record number of tourists in South Africa in 2025 is a vote of confidence in South Africa’s brand appeal, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he revealed that government was increasing... 


Govt progressing MTDP, digitalisation – but constraints persist
23rd January 2026

Government has recorded progress under the prevailing Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024-2029, with improvements in energy stability, tourism recovery, industrial growth and social... 


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