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 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:41:50 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-your-boerewors-says-about-how-south-africa-shops-186246a Every September, South African brands rediscover the braai. Heritage Month arrives and suddenly there is no shortage of flames, flags, shisanyama, pap and, inevitably, boerewors. 1-271798 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-brands-hold-their-ground-as-south-africas-fmcg-market-returns-to-growth-742912a South Africa’s FMCG market is showing signs of recovery, with consumer spending returning to growth in 2025 after declining the previous year. At the same time, local and regional brands continue to hold a strong position among South African shoppers. 1-271802 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-inflation-expectations-stabilise-in-third-quarter-419579a South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil-price shock triggered by the Iran war. 1-271795 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/betterbond-taps-veteran-economist-for-property-insights-853953a A veteran voice in South African economic analysis is taking on a new role. Roelof Botha, former Department of Finance policy advisor and Finmedia Economist of the Year, has been appointed economic advisor to BetterBond. 1-271759 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-housing-boom-that-could-backfire-308758a South Africa’s housing market carries a surprising weight in the economy: residential property accounts for almost a quarter of the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket. Housing and utilities have a 24.1% weighting, ahead of food and transport, with rentals alone accounting for 15.5%. 1-271633 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-cable-warning-when-cheap-imports-come-at-a-cost-964334a South Africa’s cable industry is facing a surge that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Electrical cable imports climbed 43% to 32,943 tonnes in the year to June 2026, compared with 23,091 tonnes two years earlier. 1-271604 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-private-sector-activity-expands-slightly-in-august-pmi-shows-419959a South African private sector activity expanded slightly in August as higher new orders supported output and purchasing, a business survey showed last week. 1-271525 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-lights-are-back-on-but-is-south-africa-really-moving-forward-853723a South Africa’s future is not predetermined. As Barometer Day approaches on Friday, 11 September 2026, attention turns to whether today’s reforms and institutions are steering the country towards the future it wants. 1-271409 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sea-harvest-lifts-profit-and-cuts-debt-despite-weaker-catches-297997a Sea Harvest has delivered a resilient set of interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with the seafood group improving profitability and reducing debt despite pressure on fishing volumes, fuel costs and exchange rates. 1-271350 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-fb-sector-posts-modest-june-growth-as-quarterly-pressure-builds-186796a South Africa’s food and beverage industry recorded modest year-on-year growth in June 2026, although weaker quarterly performance points to continued pressure on consumer spending and hospitality businesses. 1-271248 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa