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 Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:02:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stable-coalitions-could-unlock-gautengs-economic-potential-analysts-say-969754a South Africa’s municipal elections will test whether political parties can turn shifting voter support into stable coalition governments capable of improving service delivery and strengthening business confidence. 1-272964 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/niq-consumer-outlook-for-2027-sa-consumer-economy-becomes-more-polarised-as-inflation-bites-harder-969774a New research from NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) shows how South African consumers are navigating sharply different financial realities in a polarised market, as households deal with persistently high interest rates, stubborn unemployment and rising prices for fuel, food, utilities and other essentials. 1-272944 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-risks-return-to-money-laundering-grey-list-636441a South Africa faces a significant risk of returning to the Financial Action Task Force's grey list barely a year after it secured removal, according to the latest quarterly assessment from business lobby group Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA). 1-272941 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-is-changing-retail-faster-than-the-payments-industry-thinks-414699a Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing retail and payments, but not necessarily where businesses expect it to. While AI-powered shopping agents are beginning to reshape the customer journey, machine learning has been helping payment providers detect fraud for decades. 1-272885 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moody-says-south-africa-budget-update-is-credit-positive-181306a Moody's Ratings said in a report released on Monday, 26 October 2026 that South Africa's medium-term budget policy statement was positive for the country's credit profile, citing tighter monetary policy, continued fiscal consolidation despite higher oil prices, and weaker nominal GDP growth than assumed in February. 1-272878 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pick-n-pay-interim-results-show-progress-despite-constrained-trading-conditions-414619a The foundations of a more sustainable business are paying dividends, says Pick n Pay, as its turnaround efforts begin to take hold. The Group announced its interim financial results for the 26 weeks ended 30 August 2026 (H1 FY27), today, 16 October. 1-272855 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ethekwini-invests-r260m-in-informal-trading-infrastructure-636831a The eThekwini Municipality has invested R260m in informal trading infrastructure over three financial years, upgrading markets and trading facilities to improve working conditions and unlock economic opportunities. 1-272851 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-and-business-launch-new-push-to-unlock-growth-and-jobs-181336a President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched Phase 3 of the Government Business Partnership, aiming to push economic growth above 3% and create 1 million additional jobs by 2030. 1-272838 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r200bn-infrastructure-pipeline-must-unlock-youth-employment-414509a The Finance Minister’s confirmation in his 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that South Africa’s public finances are stabilising is encouraging, particularly the continued commitment to infrastructure investment. However, with the economic growth forecast lowered from 1.6% to 1.2% for 2026, the priority must be translating this investment into meaningful employment opportunities for young South Africans. 1-272765 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/being-the-change-why-category-leadership-matters-at-kap-969074a In today’s complex economic and social environment, leadership is no longer defined by size, scale, or short-term success alone. True leadership is defined by positive impact, the ability to shape markets, uplift people, and create lasting value. At KAP, category leadership is not about maintaining the status quo, it is about being the change that strengthens industries, enables businesses, and contributes meaningfully to society. 1-272744 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Economy South Africa