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 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... 

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... 

The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) has defended South Africa’s long-standing prime interest rate framework, saying the fixed spread between the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) repurchase... 

Global trade is expected to continue growing this year but at a slower pace after reaching a record high in 2025, as rising protectionism, geopolitical tensions and tighter regulation reshape trade... 

South Africa's rand was subdued in early trade on Friday as traders awaited an inflation reading due next week for fresh signals on the health of Africa's most industrialised economy and clues on... 

The US criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to participate in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, after conflicting reports about the Islamic Republic’s involvement in the exercises.... 

With mining companies across Africa looking for faster, efficient, and more reliable water-treatment solutions, technology company Aqua Membranes says its Printed Spacer Technology is attracting... 

With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing freshwater availability, population growth placing increasing pressure on existing resources, and industrial demands pushing water consumption... 

South Africa’s worsening water infrastructure crisis is not so much a problem of capital scarcity as it is of project bankability, says specialist investment company Futuregrowth Asset Management... 

South Africa’s water-security challenges are tightening at every link of the value chain, but engineers warn that the most overlooked threat is at the very beginning – in the form of waste... 

South Africa’s extensive water management capabilities continue to underpin the country’s major urban and industrial centres. Large river systems are managed to provide reliable and predictable... 

South Africa proposed changes to laws that would give the government stronger tools to monitor money flows and impose tougher penalties on those engaging in financial crimes. The National Treasury... 

The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the... 

The South African rand was steady in early trading on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety over potential US military action against Iran. Like other risk-sensitive... 

Global business leaders are facing mounting risks, as deepening geopolitical divides, along with growing technological and societal challenges, are expected to continue to shape the business... 

Last year started with a strong degree of optimism for a rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driven from the US, with the anticipation of a pro-business, anti-regulation approach by President... 

South Africa’s government welcomed the approval of a US preferential-trade deal before a key vote in the Senate, where Pretoria has faced opposition to its continued inclusion in the pact. The... 

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business will be holding the fifth Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, on February 5. The conference will have a strong focus on... 

The South African rand was lifted by record high gold prices in early trade on Wednesday, while global markets continued to assess key US inflation indicators which could offer more clues on the... 

The fifty-sixth Annual Meeting of international organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF), to be held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19 to 23, is expected to attract record levels of... 

The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report states. Global... 

The US House of Representatives has voted to continue bipartisan trade programme the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), which protects and strengthens the US’s strategic, economic and... 

The EU has removed South Africa from its list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions, the National Treasury says, welcoming the removal alongside those of five other African countries, namely... 

The South African rand weakened on Tuesday as investors took profits after the currency benefited from a surge in gold prices during the previous session. At 1303 GMT the rand traded at 16.4650... 

As infrastructure is repaired, expanded and modernised, the metals and engineering sector stands to benefit directly from increased demand for local manufacturing, fabrication and engineering... 

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 

South Africa is reviewing the main reference rate commercial banks use to price trillions of rands of loans to clients. The South African Reserve Bank is working on the prime lending rate, it said... 

South Africa can unlock higher GDP growth by making progress in three critical areas, namely logistics infrastructure, local government service delivery and the effectiveness of its criminal... 

The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, helped by gold prices reaching another record high. At 0736 GMT the rand traded at 16.4225 against the dollar, roughly up 0.4% from its... 

President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and corporate caution have allowed rivals to displace France... 

Dealmakers are set for another banner year in 2026 with a record number of deals in the pipeline, as CEOs seek out the safety of scale to weather mounting economic and geopolitical risks,... 

The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026, developed by international finance organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF) and management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, reveals that strong... 

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders look ahead to US labour market data later in the day for indications on the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory. At 0719 GMT,... 

The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa's domestic economy, Goldman Sachs said in a research note. The... 

A new scenario analysis of global trade points to ongoing trade growth over the coming decade despite the imposition of tariffs and rising geopolitical fragmentation. However, it also suggests that... 

Warships from some members of the Brics group of developing nations gathered in Cape Town waters for a naval exercise that places host South Africa at risk of renewed US ire. China will lead the...