https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/861.html South Africa news 15 Economy news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/861.html en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:50:14 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pic-invests-r27bn-in-waterfall-city-backing-23000-jobs-170126a The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), acting on behalf of the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), has invested approximately R2.7bn in the Waterfall mixed-use precinct, underscoring its commitment to infrastructure-led growth and long-term value creation. 1-267128 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/green-point-public-land-release-sparks-debate-over-housing-and-development-403779a The City of Cape Town is moving ahead with the sale of public land in Green Point, despite mounting opposition from civic groups, activists, and political stakeholders, in a decision that underscores ongoing tensions between urban development and spatial redress. 1-267095 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/record-breaking-pledges-signal-renewed-investor-confidence-in-sa-847153a South Africa has entered a new phase of economic momentum, securing its highest-ever investment commitments at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC). 1-267059 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-factory-mood-bleak-in-march-as-iran-war-pressures-start-to-build-069315a South African manufacturing sentiment remained weak in March, with respondents in a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey expressing concern about the impact of the Iran war although business activity is yet to take a serious knock. 1-267027 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lead-architect-appointed-for-multi-billion-rand-cape-winelands-airport-development-955764a The appointment of a lead architect for the proposed Cape Winelands Airport marks a significant step forward for one of the Western Cape’s most ambitious private infrastructure developments. 1-266954 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/investors-eye-northern-cape-as-south-africa-next-industrial-hub-177956a The Northern Cape is emerging as a key contender in South Africa’s push for economic growth, with significant untapped potential in its mining sector. 1-266908 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-iran-conflict-has-forced-sarb-hand-on-interest-rates-177306a After this week's latest round of deliberations regarding interest rates, the Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep its policy repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. This implies prime lending rates of major banks remaining unchanged at 10.25%. This is an unsurprising decision, given the huge inflation uncertainty emanating from the Middle East conflict around Iran. 1-266878 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smart-property-investing-in-a-shifting-economic-landscape-399508a South Africa’s economic backdrop may feel unusually complex, shaped by global trade tensions, fiscal strain and persistent unemployment, but this uncertainty is exactly what makes the current moment so compelling. 1-266853 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/top-brands-boost-sa-economy-with-r771bn-in-added-value-399598a In 2026, the combined value of South Africa’s Top 100 brands rose by 12% to R771bn, marking a notable gain in the country’s economic recovery. 1-266863 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ekurhulenis-ghost-workers-demand-jobs-and-compensation-177386a About 200 former EPWP workers say the municipal database shows them earning salaries 11 years after their contracts ended. 1-266858 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa