Economy

Energy costs remain one of the most unpredictable forces shaping global markets. In recent years, wholesale gas and electricity prices have surged due to...

In a powerful move to directly address South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis, the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the Youth Chamber of...

Rising inflation and high unemployment force SA households to rethink not only Heritage Day braais, but also to cut essentials, and manage growing debt...

While South’s Africa’s economy faces constraints, the recent economic developments in the country affirm it as an attractive investment destination with a resilient economy. These...

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s recent summit in Beijing was not only a display of military symbolism and political solidarity but also an important moment...

The annual Africa Property Investment (API) Summit Hospitality Forum is the heart of deal-making in Africa’s property and hospitality sectors, driving significant growth and...

Credit can be a powerful tool when used responsibly - but understanding the difference between good and bad debt is essential. Just as a...

South Africa-UAE bilateral trade exceeds USD 6.5 billion Key sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, and fintech drive mutual growth Economic relations between South Africa...

30,000 jobs at risk from U.S. tariffs as 12M South Africans face debt Sebastien Alexanderson unpacks how families innovate with stokvels, informal work, and...

Reciprocal tariffs of up to 50% levied by the USA on imports from more than 90 countries around the world have highlighted the precarious...

Most SA women will manage their family’s finances, while silently bearing the weight of Black tax and caregiving. Charnel Collins discusses steps forward this...

01 August 2025: As we sink firmly into the second half of the year, South African consumers are facing a tough reality: rising living...