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Source: Supplied. Salem Alshamsi, executive vice president of international relations at Dubai Chambers during the fireside chat at Dubai-South Africa Business Connect.

Dubai–South Africa business links strengthen as trade surges past R129bn

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Debt turning point reached as South Africa maintains fiscal discipline

Source: Reuters/David 'Dee' Delgado. Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Amon Murwira and the Zimbabwe's delegation celebrate after winning the election of non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council at UN headquarters in New York City, US, Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Africa gains influence as Zimbabwe wins seat on UN Security Council

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CIMA welcomes a new cohort of future finance leaders in Southern Africa

CIMA welcomes a new cohort of future finance leaders in Southern AfricaAICPA & CIMA

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Ramaphosa: R1tn build starts now—but oil shock threatens costs

Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2026 budget speech to lawmakers in Cape Town, South Africa, February 25, 2026.

South Africa's fiscal targets on track despite Iran war, Treasury saysNilutpal Timsina and Sfundo Parakozov

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Source: GCIS. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

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#Budget2026: Tax relief and infrastructure spending take centre stage

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Source: GCIS. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

#Budget2026: Major tax breaks announced - what you need to know

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#BudgetSpeech2026: SRD grant unchanged, other Sassa social grants see hike

#BudgetSpeech2026: SRD grant unchanged, other Sassa social grants see hike

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Discovery rebrands Vitality Health International to meet Africa's evolving health needs

Discovery rebrands Vitality Health International to meet Africa's evolving health needs

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South Africa’s carbon tax should stay: climate scientists explain why

South Africa’s carbon tax should stay: climate scientists explain why

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#Budget2026: 600 Transalloys jobs at risk if power price cut isn't announced

#Budget2026: 600 Transalloys jobs at risk if power price cut isn't announced

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#Budget2026: The case for financial health education in South Africa

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Will there be a “B” in the budget?

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Glencore's Astron Energy gears up with new tanker amidst Sars dispute

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Source: Banking Association of South Africa. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

#Budget2026: The Minister of Finance’s pivotal decision ahead

24 Feb 2026

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Under the South African sun — the economics of sunshine

Rushil Rattan 24 Feb 2026

Spar Group's leadership shakeup as CEO resigns

Spar Group's leadership shakeup as CEO resigns

24 Feb 2026

Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

2026 Budget Speech: Will South Africans get the tax relief they need?

23 Feb 2026

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South Africa’s costly TFSA oversight: Millions left on the table

23 Feb 2026

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Clur Index reveals November as SA's strongest month for shopping

23 Feb 2026

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Building Africa’s talent pipeline for the next fintech wave

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Pivendren Naik, Sanlam Fintech 23 Feb 2026

Temporary US tariff hits South African wine exports

Temporary US tariff hits South African wine exports

23 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Charl Kleynhans, Altron FinTech Senior Manager Implementations.

The unexpected strengths of South African fintech in a turbulent market

Charl Kleynhans 20 Feb 2026

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How AI in fraud is turning banks' own defenses against them

20 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Shannon Friedman, chief executive officer of Vat Modernisation SA.

Unlocking R800bn: The push for modernising South Africa’s tax system

Shannon Friedman 20 Feb 2026

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Deadline for comments on anti-money laundering draft bill extended

20 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

#MiningIndaba: Access Bank's strategy for turning African mining potential into profitable projects

Maroefah Smith 20 Feb 2026

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

Dis-Chem's market share increases, thanks to its innovative rewards system

20 Feb 2026

Source: Supplied. Kush Padia, Santam Re’s interim chief executive officer.

Brics milestone: Santam becomes first to open office in India's global financial hub

19 Feb 2026

Access Bank positions Africa at the centre of global trade with Africa Trade Conference 2026

Access Bank positions Africa at the centre of global trade with Africa Trade Conference 2026

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Discovery rebrands Vitality Health International to meet Africa's evolving health needs

25 Feb 2026

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

#MiningIndaba: New deal to accelerate critical minerals beneficiation

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Not since the crises of the 1970s has gold performed as strongly as in 2025. Amidst geopolitical uncertainty playing into short-term movements, James Luke, senior portfolio manager, gold and commodities, considers the bigger picture (Image source: © 123rf )

Gold and gold equities outlook for 2026

James Luke 28 Jan 2026

Tourvest expands with new acquisitions in Africa, Europe, and Caribbean

Tourvest expands with new acquisitions in Africa, Europe, and Caribbean

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