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This week saw the Reserve Bank’s (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. (Image source: © 123rf )

Consumers can breathe little easier as repro rate remains unchanged

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Unchanged repro rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive salesNqobile Dludla

Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo, Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Standard Bank sees double-digit digital transaction growth amid 40% rise in e-commerce volumes

Financial media networks bring commerce media to consumer banks, transforming customer engagement into a new growth stream (Image source: © 123rf )

Banks cash in on the retail media gold rush

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 2026James Luke

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026Paul Makube

As interest rates remain unchanged, it is anticipated that it will bring short-term stability to South Africa’s property market (Image source: © 123rf )

Unchanged repro rate expected to bring stability to residential property market

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Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

Woolworths expects up to 12% earnings rise on festive sales

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Source: Supplied. Norman Nyawo, Head: Merchant Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Standard Bank sees double-digit digital transaction growth amid 40% rise in e-commerce volumes

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Financial media networks bring commerce media to consumer banks, transforming customer engagement into a new growth stream (Image source: © 123rf )

Banks cash in on the retail media gold rush

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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

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

Skift report puts Africa’s tourism growth in the global spotlight

27 Jan 2026

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

AI-powered search will reshape the $595bn e-commerce industry by 2028

27 Jan 2026

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SA wine exports hold value despite falling volumes and US tariffs

27 Jan 2026

Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist, FNB Commercial

#BizTrends2026 | FNB Commercial’s Paul Makube: Why agriculture is set for a strong 2026

Paul Makube 26 Jan 2026

Heartwood Properties Limited has been approved for a secondary listing on A2X. Pictured: Heartwood Properties’ new warehouse for Provincial Logistics (Image supplied)

Heartwood Properties Limited approved for A2X secondary listing

26 Jan 2026

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South African mining production drops for first time in 6 months

23 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Prime interest rate may soon be phased out, says SA Reserve Bank governor

Ed Stoddard 22 Jan 2026

November sees strong growth in SA's retail sector with 3.5% surge

November sees strong growth in SA's retail sector with 3.5% surge

22 Jan 2026

2026 trade predictions strong amid barriers, DP World reveals

2026 trade predictions strong amid barriers, DP World reveals

22 Jan 2026

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SA leads Africa in attracting renewable energy investment, finds new Forvis Mazars report

22 Jan 2026

SA's brand soft power ranking down, reputation ranking up

21 Jan 2026

Source: Trevor Hill/Audi South Africa.

How Agoa renewal impacts the SA-US economic relationship

16 Jan 2026

SA's beer industry warns against above-inflation excise hikes threatening growth

SA's beer industry warns against above-inflation excise hikes threatening growth

Charlene Louw 16 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, director at TPN Credit Bureau.

#BizTrends2026 | TPN Credit Bureau's Waldo Marcus: Resilience over expansion wins the day

Waldo Marcus 14 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. Frank Blackmore, lead economist at KPMG.

#BizTrends2026 | KPMG's Frank Blackmore: SA's fight to stay competitive in a new economic frontier

Frank Blackmore 14 Jan 2026

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From offshore to on-land: A surge in South African property investment

12 Jan 2026

Global food prices ease in December, but 2025 ends higher overall

Global food prices ease in December, but 2025 ends higher overall

9 Jan 2026

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The economic pitfalls of rent control: Lessons for Cape Town

Nicholas Woode-Smith 5 Jan 2026

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South Africa kicks off 2026 with a fuel price cut

5 Jan 2026

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Crystal ball 2026: Is South Africa ready for economic lift-off?

Raymond Parsons 31 Dec 2025

Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday following a gain of more than 2% in the previous session after Russia accused Ukraine of attacking President Vladimir Putin's residence (Image source: © 123rf )

Oil prices little changed as investors seek clarity on Russia-Ukraine talks

30 Dec 2025

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WBAF appointments mark new era for South African startups

29 Dec 2025

Gold has been predicted to keep rising in 2026. Pictured: Gold mining in South Africa

Gold expected to continue rising in 2026

24 Dec 2025

Energy security takes centre stage as global coal demand hits record high in 2025 (Image source: © Future Coal

Coal remains essential to keeping the lights on and economic development

23 Dec 2025

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