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 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:13:29 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-336-856273a South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased by 0.9 percentage point from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026. 1-270679 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/unhelpful-government-and-a-lack-of-brand-building-sees-south-african-mining-companies-lose-out-967314a Despite South Africa’s rich history of mining, no South African mining companies appear in the top 50 in the latest Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2026 report by Brand Finance. 1-270634 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/western-cape-backs-three-port-strategy-to-drive-exports-and-jobs-856223a Improving coordination across the Western Cape's three commercial ports will be critical to growing exports, creating jobs and strengthening the province's competitiveness, according to the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism. 1-270609 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inspired-by-99c-bread-fnb-and-boxer-expand-partnership-745202a Encouraged by the success of their 99c bread initiative, FNB and Boxer are expanding their strategic partnership to provide South Africans with greater everyday savings, enhanced rewards and improved access to practical financial solutions. 1-270592 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wpp-results-beat-analyst-forecasts-sees-shares-jump-up-745222a WPP has posted first-half results that beat analyst forecasts on revenue, organic growth and profit margins, leading to a jump of as much as 30.2% in WPP shares - its highest intraday level since September 2025. 1-270582 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-living-costs-push-south-africans-to-shop-smarter-634101a As rising living costs continue to place pressure on household budgets, consumers are increasingly changing how they shop, comparing prices, waiting for discounts and planning purchases more strategically to maximise every rand. 1-270501 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/infrastructure-boost-nelson-mandela-bay-invests-r60m-in-power-reliability-967644a Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R60m towards strategic electricity infrastructure upgrades as part of its ongoing infrastructure renewal programme. 1-270384 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/woolies-sees-tougher-second-half-as-inflation-hits-shoppers-078765a Woolworths Holdings is entering the final stretch of its financial year under pressure from a tougher consumer environment, with the retailer warning that higher fuel prices, inflation and rising interest rates weighed on spending during the second half. 1-270367 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/omnicom-q2-results-built-for-an-era-where-speed-integration-and-scale-matter-most-967604a Omnicom’s revenue in the second quarter of 2026 increased $2.5bn to $6.6bn as compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to the acquisition of IPG, which closed on November 26, 2025, and constant currency revenue growth. 1-270324 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/franchising-is-a-key-driver-of-africa-growth-says-standard-bank-967524a Franchising is playing an increasingly important role in Africa's economic growth, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs while supporting job creation and business expansion. 1-270294 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa