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Govt commits over R1tn to infrastructure investment

Source: Reuters.

Trump's tariffs put 100,000 jobs at risk in South Africa, central bank chief saysSfundo Parakozov and Nelson Banya

Source: Reuters.

Trump's tariffs put 100,000 jobs at risk in South Africa, central bank chief says

By Sfundo Parakozov and Nelson Banya 17 Jul 2025

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Sanlam: How Gen Z holds the key to South Africa's credit recovery

11 Jul 2025

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Why GBV in South Africa is an economic issue

10 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced

Wendell Roelf 10 Jul 2025

Source: GCIS.

Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

7 Jul 2025

Source: Reuters.

South African private sector treads water in June

Johannesburg bureau 3 Jul 2025

Source: The Banking Association South Africa.

Reserve Bank ownership: Proposal divides policymakers, economists

2 Jul 2025

Nedbank's latest campaign #GetMoneyFit draws inspiration from the parallels between physical fitness and financial wellness (Image supplied)

#BehindtheCampaign: Nedbank's #GetMoneyFit

2 Jul 2025

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

New fuel price increases take effect today, 2 July

2 Jul 2025

South African youth expenditure: Promising and pragmatic

South African youth expenditure: Promising and pragmatic

Varsity Vibe 30 Jun 2025

Afreximbank launches African Trade Report 2025

Afreximbank launches African Trade Report 2025

27 Jun 2025

Vouchers open new doors for South African online shoppers

Vouchers open new doors for South African online shoppers

25 Jun 2025

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South Africa unlocks $1.5bn World Bank loan to tackle infrastructure bottlenecks and attract private investment

25 Jun 2025

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Households owe most of R416bn in municipal debt as collections fall short

19 Jun 2025

Local retail sales rise 5.1% year on year in April

Local retail sales rise 5.1% year on year in April

19 Jun 2025

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

18 Jun 2025

Source: © Student Village The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, is a new research report on how young people in South Africa earn, spend, save and think about money

Brands, stop relying on stereotypes to connect with Gen Z

13 Jun 2025

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Rents climb to record highs – but can tenants keep up?

11 Jun 2025

Angelo Swartz to lead Spar Southern Africa as Max Oliva steps down

Angelo Swartz to lead Spar Southern Africa as Max Oliva steps down

10 Jun 2025

Strong second-half sales boost Mr Price's annual profit

Strong second-half sales boost Mr Price's annual profit

Nqobile Dludla 6 Jun 2025

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#WorldEnvironmentDay: The cost of extinction - new tech calculates financial fallout of biodiversity loss

5 Jun 2025

Budget 3.0 intensifies pressure on beer producers in SA

Budget 3.0 intensifies pressure on beer producers in SA

4 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf Amongst the sectors that contracted in Q1 2025, mining performed the worst in the first quarter

Mining performance contracts in Q1 2025

4 Jun 2025

Source: © 123rf The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has announced the official start of the 2025 Filing Season, effective from 07 July 2025 to 20 October 2025

Sars announces 2025 tax filing season

3 Jun 2025

Tiger Brands' strategy triumphs in challenging economic times

Tiger Brands' strategy triumphs in challenging economic times

3 Jun 2025

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

How to secure exports beyond the US-SA diplomatic dance

Frank Knight 3 Jun 2025

Nigeria's banking brands dominate

26 May 2025

Gibs launches MPhil in Leading New Economies to empower visionary leaders

Gibs launches MPhil in Leading New Economies to empower visionary leaders

Gordon Institute of Business Science 23 May 2025

Source: Supplied. Shawn Theunissen, founder of Entrepreneurship To The Point (eTTP) and Property Point.

Why Budget 3.0 isn't the boon for small businesses South Africa needs

22 May 2025

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