Kganyago concedes Treasury relations over inflation target were trying
Godongwana rejected a mediation offer, urging direct talks with Kganyago instead
By Jana Marx
Digital invisibility puts township economy at risk in festive season, experts warn
FinMark study shows about 60% of informal small, medium and micro enterprises operate at a ‘basic’ level with limited digital adoption
By Nompilo Goba
Africa to lead global trade growth in 2025, says WTO
Imports set to surge 11.8%, the fastest worldwide, as continent’s demand and exports defy global slowdown
By Thando Maeko
SA agriculture is adapting, not collapsing, says KAL amid US tariffs
Despite headline-grabbing tariff hikes by the US, SA’s booming agricultural exports reveal a sector diversifying and thriving
By Jana Marx
Rosy outlook for summer crop season
There are early signs that the 2025/26 season may be another strong production year for SA’s agriculture
By Wandile Sihlobo
Fixing SA’s jobs crisis: CDE urges private-led skills reform and Seta shutdown
With 1,000 South Africans joining the unemployment queue daily, think tank urges major overhauls to training, labour regulation and SME support
By Jana Marx
WATCH: The economic week ahead
Business Day TV spoke to Jameel Ahmad, chief analyst at online trading brokerage GTC Dubai
By Business Day TV
Stronger policies help emerging markets withstand global shocks, IMF study shows
Credible inflation targeting, improved foreign exchange regimes and stronger fiscal guardrails have contributed to resilience
By Rodrigo Campos
Rosier growth outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa despite headwinds, says WEF
Economists see firmer growth across the continent, but new US tariffs and lingering inflation could temper optimism
By Jana Marx
Nigeria’s Century Group eyes SA in oil and gas expansion plan
Energy infrastructure company says it is in talks with SA partners on projects
By Lindiwe Tsobo
NEWS ANALYSIS: Record sales, but little joy for SA carmakers
September’s 54,700 new-vehicle total was the best in a decade — yet imports outsold most local manufacturers
By David Furlonger
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Manufacturing data in focus as sector faces renewed pressure
August figures will show whether contraction deepened after PMI slipped below 50
By Jana Marx
Numsa boss says imported car brands should invest in local manufacture
Irvin Jim says motor industry is under siege as government panders to foreign governments, including Brics partners
By David Furlonger
Government mulls 3% levy on private firms to buy BEE status
Transformation Fund could raise R40bn a year and grant automatic level-3 BEE status to contributors
By Tiisetso Motsoeneng
Spring in new-vehicle sales in September
Car sales were the main winners last month with 38,603 sold — 28% up on September 2024 sales
By David Furlonger
