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Economy

Association urges exporters to use Hong Kong as gateway 
6th March 2026

South African exporters are being encouraged to look at Hong Kong as a strategic entry point into China and broader Asian markets, as shifting trade dynamics, logistics congestion and tariff... 


City backs new BPO investment
6th March 2026

City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town after the city helped facilitate a new business process... 


Hotel performance drives investment appeal
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic... 


Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands
6th March 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 


Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 


What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?
6th March 2026 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot box into a policy credibility test for investors... 


Rail reform puts investment on track
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

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... 


Eskom prepares to act against 14 municipalities as arrear debt breaches R110bn
5th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

With arrear debt owing to Eskom by municipalities having breached R110-billion, the State-owned company has announced that credit control processes could be initiated against 14 municipalities that... 


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Budget

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... 


Operation Vulindlela delays are receiving attention - Treasury
25th February 2026

With Operation Vulindlela having entered its second phase, which focuses on structural reforms and economic recovery for municipalities over the next three years, National Treasury admits in it... 


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

Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026

The adoption of fire protection systems and technologies within South African waste management and/or recycling facilities is becoming increasingly important given the risks to workers and... 


Green-Tech integration strengthens quality, innovation
27th February 2026

Wastewater treatment company Sanitech announced the integration of water and waste solutions company Green-Tech’s technology into its operations, marking a significant step in strengthening its... 


Metal’s recyclability could facilitate improved economic development
27th February 2026

The South African private and public sectors must implement better recycled-metal production methods and metal recycling initiatives to help foster a circular economy and improved economic... 


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

City backs new BPO investment
6th March 2026

City of Cape Town (CoCT) Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said hundreds of new call centre jobs are on the way in Mitchells Plain in Cape Town after the city helped facilitate a new business process... 


Hotel performance drives investment appeal
6th March 2026

Strong operating performance, global destination appeal and a constrained development pipeline continue to underpin hotel and accommodation investment in the Western Cape, despite broader economic... 


Tech offering fully aligned with province’s demands
6th March 2026

The Western Cape economy, anchored in agriculture, food and beverage processing, manufacturing and logistics, continues to drive demand for flexible and energy efficient industrial technologies,... 


State Companies

What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?
6th March 2026

Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot box into a policy credibility test for investors... 


Eskom prepares to act against 14 municipalities as arrear debt breaches R110bn
5th March 2026

With arrear debt owing to Eskom by municipalities having breached R110-billion, the State-owned company has announced that credit control processes could be initiated against 14 municipalities that... 


Gautrain to continue operating under PPP model beyond 2026
4th March 2026

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) have confirmed that the Gautrain system will continue to operate under the public-private partnership (PPP)... 


Statistical Releases

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... 


Partial enforcement of equal economic opportunity laws for women hampering economies – World Bank
24th February 2026

Only 4% of women across the world live in economies that provide nearly full legal equality, and this is keeping economies from reaching their full potential to grow and create jobs, says a new... 


Sacci BCI records highest average reading since 2013, but broad-based traction still elusive
18th February 2026

Business organisation the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) Business Confidence Index (BCI) averaged at 121.7 for 2025, which is the highest annual average recorded since... 


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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