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, 29 Apr 2026 20:51:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-municipal-crisis-is-moving-to-the-urban-edge-958304a Approaching Johannesburg along its main entry routes, or entering Cape Town, Durban, or Tshwane from their peripheries, a pattern becomes difficult to ignore. Long before the formal city appears, informal settlements stretch along highways and vacant land. The city begins not at its centre, but at its margins. These spaces are often described as zones of incomplete incorporation. But that misses their deeper significance. They are not simply the edges of the city. They are where South Africa’s municipal crisis is being relocated. 1-267624 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inflation-edges-up-but-bigger-price-pressures-still-loom-for-south-africa-069405a South Africa's inflation has inched up to 3.1% in March, but economists warn that the bigger price pressures are still to come. 1-267617 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/10-factors-reshaping-sas-online-retail-economy-in-2026-and-beyond-170626a South Africa’s online retail market is on track to exceed R150bn and account for 12% of total retail turnover by 2027. 1-267528 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-inflation-picks-up-to-31-yy-in-march-as-expected-392838a South Africa's headline consumer inflation quickened to 3.1% year on year in March from 3.0% in February, statistics agency data showed on Wednesday, 22 April 2026. 1-267513 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virtual-power-plants-the-future-of-residential-energy-in-south-africa-625511a As South Africa grapples with ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, focus is shifting to a less visible but significant driver of demand: residential water heating. 1-267481 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/consumers-prioritise-essential-goods-as-inflation-strains-finances-transunion-study-170076a South African consumers are becoming more deliberate in how they manage their money, shifting spending toward essentials while strengthening savings and debt strategies, according to the latest insights from TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Consumer Pulse Study. 1-267468 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-pump-to-premium-how-fuel-costs-impact-insurance-958864a South Africans are once again grappling with rising fuel prices, with the impact extending far beyond the petrol pump. As a key driver of economic activity, fuel costs influence everything from transport and production to the price of goods and services. 1-267454 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vaal-sez-smart-city-positions-construction-sector-for-major-growth-392088a South Africa’s construction sector could see a significant boost from plans to develop a new smart city within the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a large-scale infrastructure initiative aimed at revitalising Gauteng’s southern corridor. 1-267383 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bhp-and-jse-join-forces-to-boost-african-mining-exploration-736442a Mining company BHP and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will co-host the first in a series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267352 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-5-key-areas-are-driving-success-for-top-sa-family-businesses-736482a South African family business leaders reported double-digit sales growth in 2025, despite global uncertainty putting pressure on growth, highlighting the country’s enduring strength. 1-267322 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa