A mega-scale solar and battery storage hub is under construction on a 560 ha site in the grid-ready Free State province – a development that comprises two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of... 

landmark agreement to curb billions of dollars in subsidies contributing to overfishing came into force on Monday, the World Trade Organization said – a move activists hailed as a step towards... 

South Africa's longer-term inflation expectations fell to their lowest level on record, a quarterly survey showed on Monday, after the central bank said it would aim for a lower inflation level.... 

The National Treasury has reported back on the first round of consultative stakeholder workshops on its Fiscal Anchors discussion document, which was published on March 12. The workshops marked the... 

South African financial markets have outperformed expectations, with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange reaching record highs and the rand/dollar exchange rate rising despite a threat to exports from... 

The South African Reserve Bank’s new goal of anchoring inflation at 3% faces a big test this week, with two key data points and its first policy meeting since announcing the move. A closely watched... 

Borrowing costs for governments and businesses in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya have risen in the last five years due to policy weaknesses, unfavourable market conditions and inflation, according... 

With preparations under way for the launch of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) in 2026, new research highlights how decisions on the future regulated tariff structure,... 

The South African rand was flat in early trade on Friday, as investor focus shifted to the release of domestic consumer price inflation data and a rate-setting meeting next week. At 0723 GMT, the... 

The investment in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) research for aircraft in South Africa is crucial for driving innovation, decarbonising aviation, reducing prototype costs and sustainably... 

Stellenbosch-headquartered aerospace company Dragonfly Aerospace is optimised for high-tech manufacturing with its 3 000 m² facility, which also includes 1 000 m² of dedicated cleanroom space,... 

The Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM) is one of the African Union’s (AU’s) flagship projects under its Agenda 2063 and it aims to ensure the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro... 

South Africa’s aviation sector faces a critical test as recent systemic failures at State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) disrupt operations and cause delays, triggering safety... 

An increased focus on developing innovative waterjet cutting technologies for the structural integrity of critical flight components is crucial in offering a safe, precise and versatile solution... 

Online retail sales in South Africa grew by 35% in 2024 to R96-billion, representing 8% of total retail sales in the country during that year. Growth has continued so far this year at an annualised... 

South Africa's current account deficit widened to 1.1% of gross domestic product in the second quarter of 2025, from a revised 0.6% deficit in the first quarter, central bank data showed on... 

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Building Confidence Index has decreased from 36 in the second quarter of this year to 35 in the third quarter. Not only was this the... 

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday with investors keeping an eye on US inflation reports due this week and key domestic releases that will offer clues on the health of... 

South Africa has sent officials to the United States to prepare for trade negotiations after attempting for months to strike a deal with the Trump administration to roll back steep tariffs,... 

NYSE-listed Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year, in a strategic move that underscores its commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise... 

South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following an increase of 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa has reported. The manufacturing industry... 

The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday before the release of second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data, which is expected to show economic growth picked up from the first... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the increasingly protectionist environment arising from unilateral tariff actions pose great dangers for countries such as South Africa, and has called for BRICS... 

South Africa’s government must “re-nationalise” ArcelorMittal South Africa to avert job losses and rebuild the country’s beleaguered manufacturing industry, according to a leader of a body that... 

The South African rand was stable on Monday as markets awaited the release of local gross domestic product (GDP) figures, along with mining, manufacturing and current account data, for clues on the... 

China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will take part in a virtual Brics summit convened by Brazil to discuss Donald Trump’s trade policy. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will skip the... 

Although the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) faces a series of significant obstacles – such as insufficient transmission infrastructure; drought conditions affecting hydropower plants; theft and... 

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau will home in on automotive cooperation during his participation at the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair, in Algeria, noting that the sector is a... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that although the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has played a central role in shaping policies to improve the socioeconomic... 

The South African rand gained in early trade on Friday, after central bank data showed that the country's foreign reserves increased last month. South Africa's net foreign reserves rose to... 

Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson and Member of Parliament Toby Chance has implored Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to release the investigative report compiled by... 

Lower inflation would help to reduce inflation expectations and inflation over the long term and, ultimately, lead to lower interest rates, which would benefit consumers by lowering debt-servicing... 

The B20 South Africa task force on energy has unveiled three recommendations that will be presented to the G20 government leaders when they gather for their yearly meeting in Johannesburg in... 

South Africa’s finance minister favours Johnstone Makhubu to take over as commissioner of the nation’s tax agency, according to a person familiar with the matter. The support makes Makhubu a strong... 

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index (BCI) again declined, by one point, to 39 for the third quarter. This follows a five-point decline in the... 

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has reported record yearly earnings, with net profit rising 14.4% to R5.3-billion for the financial year ended March 31, alongside the strongest loan... 

Having rolled-out 67 000 smart meters across eight pilot municipalities in 2024/25 as part of an effort to improve revenue management at municipalities that owe Eskom billions in outstanding arear...