Business

May 7, 2026 South Africa is seeking to deepen trade ties with Japan. Although Japan is not a member of BRICS plus, Tokyo remains one of Pretoria’s closest allies on a number of fronts. In the spheres of trade and investment, both countries hope to find ways to expand their trade, business and diplomatic relationship. […]

By: Thabile Duma   Africa’s premier tourism showcase, Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026, is set to deliver a major boost to Durban’s economy and South Africa’s tourism sector, with government and industry leaders highlighting its role in driving jobs, investment and GDP growth. Taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, the event will

By Nyeleti Madonsela The 2026 Durban Business Fair has come to an end at the Durban Exhibition Centre, with small business owners describing the four-day event as a valuable platform for growth, exposure and opportunity. Bringing together more than 500 local enterprises, the fair created a space for entrepreneurs to showcase their products, connect with

April 23, 2026 If the property market is still “working”… why does it feel like more people are quietly falling behind?At first glance, everything looks normal. Homes are still being listed, deals are still being signed, and buyers are still celebrating with keys in hand. But beneath that polished image, there is a growing sense

April 23, 2026 Amid sluggish economic growth linked to tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Egypt has raised approximately $6 billion through 19 full and partial state exit deals. This achievement represents 48% of the government’s $12.2 billion target under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s offering programme, set to run until June 2025. Prime

April 16, 2026 South Africa’s economic growth rose in March despite the overall impact of the United States-Iran war, though the nation still faces obstacles. According to the PayInc Economic Index, economic activity increased by 0.9% on a monthly basis, reaching an index level of 104.7 in March, said Shergeran Naidoo, Head of Stakeholder Engagements

April 9, 2026 South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner-designate Dr. Ngobane Johnstone Makhubu stated in an official announcement that the R3 per litre fuel tax relief granted to South African consumers in April will need to be repaid in one form or another. Speaking at an introductory briefing on his appointment as the new SARS

April 3, 2026 As war continues in oil-rich regions of the world, including Russia and the Middle East, South Africans are bracing for a sharp spike in fuel costs that began on Wednesday. Petrol and oil prices are set to soar, placing even greater strain on already stretched household budgets. Addressing delegates at the ANC

April 1, 2026 European nations such as Italy, France, and Spain are turning to Algeria for oil and gas exports due to the United States–Israeli-led war against Iran, which has disrupted global gas markets. As a result, European economies are focused on diversifying their energy supplies, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. Euronews reported

March 30, 2026 WRAP | Why Ramaphosa will not attend the G7 Summit In a surprise twist for South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend the 2026 Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Paris, France. French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced that his country would invite Kenya instead, as part of a “streamlined”