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The countdown is on: SEACon 2025 brings Africa’s sustainability leaders together in Sandton

ESG & Sustainability

The countdown is on: SEACon 2025 brings Africa’s sustainability leaders together in Sandton

Issued by ESG Africa Conference 13 Oct 2025

Trump tariffs, Sarb shift to test SA startups in August

SMEs

Trump tariffs, Sarb shift to test SA startups in August

5 Aug 2025

Image credit: Dangote

Coal, Oil & Gas

Ex-Shell exec to lead Dangote's refinery amid expansion drive

4 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African private sector treads water in June

Johannesburg bureau 3 Jul 2025

Infrastructure & Utilities

Africa Finance Corporation hits record $1bn revenue with landmark projects

9 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa business activity contracts for fourth month in a row - PMI

4 Apr 2025

Markets & Investment

Gold hits all-time high amid tariff concerns

1 Apr 2025

5 ways to boost employee confidence and engagement during tough times

HR

5 ways to boost employee confidence and engagement during tough times

Jeremy Lang, Issued by Business Partners Limited 3 Mar 2025

A worker assembles an EV car inside BYD's first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand. Source: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa

Manufacturing & Parts

EU and Asia manufacturing spooked by boogeyman Trump

Sam Holmes and Indradip Ghosh 2 Jan 2025

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

Economy

BETI still treading water but positive economic trend continues

17 Dec 2024

Source: Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

Property

Repo rate cut provides much-needed boost to housing market activity

21 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept as inflation eases, PMI shows

Bhargav Acharya 4 Oct 2024

ESG Africa Conference 2024: Empowering ESG/Sustainability Implementation and SMME Impact in Africa

ESG

ESG Africa Conference 2024: Empowering ESG/Sustainability Implementation and SMME Impact in Africa

Issued by ESG Africa Conference 24 Jul 2024

Source: African Bank.

Banking

South African Reserve Bank faces R1bn loss on African Bank Holdings

Katja Hamilton 15 Jul 2024

Addressing SA port congestion, efficiency: An analytical look at the World Bank’s CPPI Report

Shipping

Addressing SA port congestion, efficiency: An analytical look at the World Bank’s CPPI Report

Dr Juanita Maree 19 Jun 2024

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

Economy

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

8 May 2024

Source: Supplied. Farida Ahmed, head of customer relations at Al Mabroor.

Property

Ethical property investments: Growth and impact for investors

Farida Ahmed 3 May 2024

SA's business confidence slips in Q1, survey shows

Retail

SA's business confidence slips in Q1, survey shows

Prerna Bedi 7 Mar 2024

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Increase in business closures marks challenging start to 2024

Craig Blumenthal 1 Mar 2024

Source: Supplied. Catherine Wijnberg, chief executive officer of Fetola.

Budget Speech

#BudgetSpeech2024: After a disappointing Sona, will the national budget deliver any relief for small business?

Catherine Wijnberg 21 Feb 2024

Andrew van Zyl, Managing Director, SRK Consulting

Trends

#BizTrends2024: The evolution and resilience of the mining industry

Andrew van Zyl 22 Jan 2024

Egypt moves to shore up tourism sector in shadow of Gaza war

Tourism

Egypt moves to shore up tourism sector in shadow of Gaza war

Aidan Lewis 7 Nov 2023

Taxation & Regulation

More companies willing to report publicly on their tax approach, study shows

20 Oct 2023

Source: Supplied. A Redefine net-zero building in Sandton.

Property

Redefine Properties doubles down on ESG initiatives to foster business resilience

11 Oct 2023

Source: Reuters.

Banking

'Brics bank' looks to local currencies as Russia sanctions bite

Rachel Savage and Brenda Goh 11 Aug 2023

Economy

South Africa business activity contracts in June for fourth consecutive month - PMI

Bhargav Acharya 5 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Stocks down, gold up as investors embrace safe havens after Russia mutiny

26 Jun 2023

Economy

May Beti data confirms economic stagnation

12 Jun 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African business activity falls to almost two-year low - PMI

Anait Miridzhanian 5 Jun 2023

Image source: Khaosai Wongnatthakan –

ESG & Sustainability

How focus on ESG is helping emerging market companies grow

17 May 2023

Image source: Denis Ismagilov –

Corporate & Commercial Law

The role of private equity investment in Africa's transformation

Angela Simpson and Lydia Shadrach-Razzino 3 May 2023

Mustang gallops ahead: The world's best-selling sports car for the last decade

Commercial & Industrial

Mustang gallops ahead: The world's best-selling sports car for the last decade

21 Apr 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African business activity contracts in March - PMI

Bhargav Acharya 5 Apr 2023

Source: Reuters.

Banking

Relief over Credit Suisse deal crumbles as focus shifts to bond risks

Stefania Spezzati 20 Mar 2023

#BizTrends2023: Challenges and opportunities abound in power utilities sector

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Challenges and opportunities abound in power utilities sector

Godfrey Marema 10 Jan 2023

Remaining ahead of shifting trends will be key to successful property investments

Trends

Remaining ahead of shifting trends will be key to successful property investments

Waldo Marcus 13 Dec 2022

Eskom faces growing financial strain, says S&P Global

Energy

Eskom faces growing financial strain, says S&P Global

Nelson Banya 21 Jul 2022

Economy

Business delegation made a strong case for SA as an investment destination at Davos

17 Jun 2022

Source: Reuters/Rogan Ward

Design & Manufacturing

Floods, power cuts weigh on SA factory activity in April - PMI

Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 6 May 2022

Source: © wayne ruston

Retailers

UK retail sales volumes slide

22 Apr 2022

Source: © socialmediaweek.og

Branding

Purpose-led brands need all elements of environment, sustainability and governance

Katlego Mashishi 11 Apr 2022

Source: Reuters/Mike Hutchings

Design & Manufacturing

South African factory activity at four-month high in March - PMI

Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo 6 Apr 2022

Economy

South Africa's fiscal deficits declining "faster than expected" - S&P Global

Mfuneko Toyana 4 Jun 2021

South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg, file.Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko

Economy

South African rand extends gains as rating agencies maintain outlook

Promit Mukherjee 24 May 2021

The forex roller coaster rider isn't over yet

Markets & Investment

The forex roller coaster rider isn't over yet

Daniel Kibel 3 Dec 2020

Forex trading in the current climate

Markets & Investment

Forex trading in the current climate

Issued by CM Trading 1 Dec 2020

What's going to change in finances after the pandemic?

Fintech

What's going to change in finances after the pandemic?

22 Jun 2020

Maura Feddersen, economist at PwC

Markets & Investment

What the ratings agencies will look for in the medium-term budget

12 Oct 2018

'Getting to Canada' ... South Africa's mining exploration challenge

Mining

'Getting to Canada' ... South Africa's mining exploration challenge

David Christianson 4 Oct 2018