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#AfricaMonth | Africa's next financial chapter will be driven by educated participationZihaad Israfil

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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrongLisette IJssel de Schepper

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Treasury to recover billions owed to municipalities

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The surprise driver of higher grocery bills this month isn’t fuel

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AI could add R528bn to South Africa’s GDP

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Food inflation slowdown points to easing pressure on consumersPaul Makube

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Economists warn: Inflation spike could weigh on household spendingJohn Loos

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South Africa inflation forecast hits 4% as oil prices surge

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South Africa’s economic hub could plunge into darkness over Eskom debt

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Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

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SA April inflation dips to 5.2%

24 May 2024

How South African retailers can capitalise on the cold season

How South African retailers can capitalise on the cold season

23 May 2024

Dube TradeZone 2 launches with R1.8bn investment, creating thousands of jobs

Dube TradeZone 2 launches with R1.8bn investment, creating thousands of jobs

23 May 2024

Financial skills key to unlocking SA farmers' long-term prosperity

Financial skills key to unlocking SA farmers' long-term prosperity

17 May 2024

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#SAelections24: Supply chain failure in top 10 of risks in year of elections

15 May 2024

Source: © Benoni City Times Spending in preparation for the upcoming elections could have had a positive impact on economic activity in April

Load shedding suspension and upcoming elections see ‘positive mood’ in economic activity

8 May 2024

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3 women nominees for African Banker Awards Banker of the Year

7 May 2024

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Amazon.co.za launches in South Africa, commits to local businesses

7 May 2024

Source: © 123rf TransUnion’s 2024 State of Omnichannel Fraud Report has found that in 2023 4.1% of all transactions In SA were flagged as suspected digital fraud

4.1% of all transactions in SA suspected digital fraud

7 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The Deloitte South Africa Consumer Signal report for Q1 2024 says South African consumers remain under pressure

Deloitte report finds SA consumers remain under pressure, most of budget goes to essentials

6 May 2024

Source: © 123rf South African CEOs are cautiously optimistic about potential growth prospects over the next 12 months, with CEOs recognising the positive impact that GenAI can have on their operations

4 emerging megatrends opportunities make SA CEOs cautiously optimistic

6 May 2024

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All systems grow — medicinal cannabis economy gets boost in Eastern Cape

Estelle Ellis 6 May 2024

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African countries can’t resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them

Carlos Lopes 6 May 2024

April sees marginal increase in global food prices

April sees marginal increase in global food prices

3 May 2024

5 big events impacting local small businesses in May

5 big events impacting local small businesses in May

3 May 2024

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Could tech help turn sports in SA into an economic growth sector?

Andrew Bourne 26 Apr 2024

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March sees slowdown in salary increases

26 Apr 2024

Source: © 123rf WPP remains on track to return to growth in the balance of the year, despite Q1 2024 losses

WPP on track to return to growth in the balance of the year despite Q1 losses

25 Apr 2024

Directors’ role as the cornerstone of the governance ecosystem

Directors’ role as the cornerstone of the governance ecosystem

Gerhard Ferreira, SAICA 25 Apr 2024

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Cabinet hails Tetra Pak's R500m investment boost

23 Apr 2024

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Western Cape claims title of South Africa’s luxury retirement capital

22 Apr 2024

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Western Cape invests R116.6m in energy resilience, solar

19 Apr 2024

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Food inflation dip drives headline figure lower

18 Apr 2024

An aerial view shows a deserted and flooded traditional homestead following heavy rains in Garsen, Tana Delta within Tana River county, Kenya 23 November 2023. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo

Huge debt costs mean climate spending could make emerging nations insolvent

Libby George 16 Apr 2024

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Health Dept slammed for favouring Cuban doctors over local talent

16 Apr 2024

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Transition to ZiG currency sparks trade disruption in Zimbabwe

Katja Hamilton 11 Apr 2024

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Rainmaker Marketing releases Western Cape Property Market Report 2024

11 Apr 2024

Source: © Local agency M&C Saatchi Abel has acquired all the shares in the local agency from the Plc. Mike Abel will remain on the global executive leadership team with his core worldwide responsibilities including the marketing portfolio and other key priority projects

M&C Saatchi Abel returns home with £5.6m share buy-out by local leadership

The Up&Up Group 11 Apr 2024

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What businesses want: Improved regulation that spurs investment

11 Apr 2024

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SpendTrend 2024: Resilient South Africans adapt to challenging economic conditions

Danette Breitenbach 9 Apr 2024

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