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Economy

South Africa can expect fuel price increases amid Middle East conflict
Updated 7 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

The biggest immediate impact of the US-Israeli attack on Iran on countries like South Africa will be the elevated uncertainty about global oil prices and the prospect of higher fuel costs in the... 


Glencore-Merafe pauses retrenchments until end-March as it weighs Eskom’s 62c/kWh offer
Updated 7 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has paused a retrenchment process at its ferrochrome smelters by a month to March 31 after Eskom made a 62c/kWh tariff offer on the eve of its previous February... 


Details of Eskom’s eleventh-hour 62c/kWh offer to ferrochrome smelters to be provided in Nersa submission
27th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom announced on Friday that it had extended an eleventh-hour 62c/kWh tariff offer to ferrochrome producers Glencore‑Merafe Chrome Venture and Samancor, but indicated that negotiations on the... 


Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
27th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on February 27 officially launched the Wits – South... 


PSG welcomes conservative Budget, says moving in right direction
27th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


FMD vaccination in full swing in epicentres across the country
27th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed that the one-million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine received in the country last Saturday have been distributed to outbreak... 


Impact of lowering inflation target has ‘exceeded most optimistic expectations’
27th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago says the spin-offs from the policy decision to lower the inflation target have “exceeded our most optimistic expectations”. On November 12,... 


Fire protection systems safeguard infrastructure, workers
27th February 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

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... 


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Budget

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... 


Treasury targets more savings after R12bn identified under TARS scheme
25th February 2026

The National Treasury reports that R12-billion in savings has been identified for the coming three years as a result of its Targeted and Responsible Savings (TARS) initiative, which requires... 


Competition Policy

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... 


Tribunal confirms settlement between commission, Wilmar
19th February 2026

The Competition Tribunal has confirmed, as an order, a consent agreement between the Competition Commission and Wilmar SA (formerly Wilmar Continental Edible Oils and Fats). Although it has agreed... 


Labour

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... 


EWSETA welcomes €2m investment to develop critical minerals, battery skills
17th February 2026

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has welcomed the €2-million investment received from the EU to advance demand-driven skills development linked to South... 


Sustainable infrastructure strengthens S Africa’s future
13th February 2026

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment to redefine infrastructure as a vehicle for climate-resilient development, economic inclusion and measurable environmental impact, as nations and industries... 


Legislative Environment

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... 


More engineers, technical capacity needed in municipalities to boost service delivery – IMESA
20th February 2026

Technical capacity within municipalities play a central role in addressing service delivery and infrastructure challenges, says the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMESA),... 


NHI paused for now as Ramaphosa awaits ConCourt ruling
20th February 2026

Two cases relating to the controversial National Health Insurance will be heard in the Constitutional Court in May, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to refrain from promulgating any provisions... 


Macro & Micro

Details of Eskom’s eleventh-hour 62c/kWh offer to ferrochrome smelters to be provided in Nersa submission
27th February 2026

Eskom announced on Friday that it had extended an eleventh-hour 62c/kWh tariff offer to ferrochrome producers Glencore‑Merafe Chrome Venture and Samancor, but indicated that negotiations on the... 


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... 


FMD vaccination in full swing in epicentres across the country
27th February 2026

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed that the one-million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccine received in the country last Saturday have been distributed to outbreak... 


State Companies

Glencore-Merafe pauses retrenchments until end-March as it weighs Eskom’s 62c/kWh offer
2nd March 2026

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has paused a retrenchment process at its ferrochrome smelters by a month to March 31 after Eskom made a 62c/kWh tariff offer on the eve of its previous February... 


Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
27th February 2026

Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on February 27 officially launched the Wits – South... 


With demand 98% covered, Eskom weighs targeted pricing models – Marokane
27th February 2026

Eskom has arrived at a position where it can turn its attention to determining the appropriate pricing in support of the various sectors of the economy – especially vulnerable sectors, says Eskom... 


Statistical Releases

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... 


Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% y/y in Dec
12th February 2026

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in December Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) Industry Statistics director Nicolai Claassen has reported. The largest negative contributions... 


IMF finds South African economy resilient, but warns of downside risks
12th February 2026

International financial institution the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of its yearly consultation with South Africa, has found that its economy has proven resilient thus far, owing to... 


Tourism

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... 


Fund established to rebuild Kruger National Park – Aucamp
22nd January 2026

The Kruger National Park cannot rebuild without help and a well-coordinated, rapid response is needed, with national parks agency South African National Parks (SANParks) estimating the damage to... 


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

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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