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AI could add R528bn to South Africa’s GDP

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December 2024 holiday consumer spend shows signs of growth

December 2024 holiday consumer spend shows signs of growth

29 Jan 2025

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Think you’ll retire at 65? 80 is SA’s real retirement age

28 Jan 2025

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Cape Town’s continued global recognition unlocks opportunities for local business growth

27 Jan 2025

TFG sales rise 8.4% during Christmas quarter

TFG sales rise 8.4% during Christmas quarter

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CPI increases in December

CPI increases in December

23 Jan 2025

The Beer Association of South Africa shares priorities for 2025

The Beer Association of South Africa shares priorities for 2025

Charlene Louw 23 Jan 2025

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Paul Makube 23 Jan 2025

South Africa's holiday retail spend jumps by 7%

South Africa's holiday retail spend jumps by 7%

22 Jan 2025

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SA's president calls for global partnerships at World Economic Forum in Davos

21 Jan 2025

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Minimum wage recommendations for 2025 - last chance to comment

Tara Roos 13 Jan 2025

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UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025

Michelle Nichols and Manoj Kumar 10 Jan 2025

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Absa PMI: December 2024 conditions worse than usual

Katja Hamilton 9 Jan 2025

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How South Africa's property market is poised for growth in 2025

6 Jan 2025

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Economic upswing for 2025, says Golding

2 Jan 2025

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Nordstrom shareholders to see $24.25/share in private buyout

30 Dec 2024

Source: © 123rf The fuel prices for January 2025 will be adjusted with increases for Petrol 93, Petrol 95 and for diesel

SA welcomes in 2025 with petrol and diesel increases

29 Dec 2024

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Sasfin: Defeated after the scandal on the rot in its foreign exchange business

20 Dec 2024

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SA economy: Negative trends are reversible - if the right steps are taken

19 Dec 2024

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18 Dec 2024

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Source: © Waterfall City Pictures: Mall of Africa. BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideway, however, rising optimism levels remain

BETI still treading water but positive economic trend continues

17 Dec 2024

Source: Presidency of the Republic of South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa received the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the president’s official residence in Pretoria on Wednesday, 11 December 2024.

Trevor Manuel to chair G20 expert panel on Africa

Katja Hamilton 13 Dec 2024

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South Africa’s formal economy contracts in 3Q24 amid job losses

Koketso Mano 12 Dec 2024

Black Friday and festive season sales forecast to rise 6.5% in 2024

Black Friday and festive season sales forecast to rise 6.5% in 2024

11 Dec 2024

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Seamless, secure payment solutions for a stress-free holiday season

Clinton Leask 10 Dec 2024

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Economic inclusion: Landmark partnership signed between NEF and B-BBEE Commission

10 Dec 2024

PayJustNow’s Black Friday sales double

PayJustNow’s Black Friday sales double

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A new era for South Africa's retail credit market

A new era for South Africa's retail credit market

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