Despite low inflation, the Reserve Bank keeps interest rates high—and business confidence flat For South African entrepreneurs, homeowners, and investors, the recent 25 basis point interest...
South Africa’s tourism industry is steadily finding its feet again, five years after the global pandemic brought international travel to a halt. As of early 2025,...
South Africa’s latest job figures reveal a worrying trend: while the decline in formal employment has slowed, the gains remain far too weak to make a...
For every rand the South African government spends, 22 cents goes toward paying off debt—a figure significantly higher than in peer economies. This high debt servicing...
The South African government is stepping in to avert the collapse of the steel industry, engaging in crucial negotiations with ArcelorMittal South Africa (Amsa) to sustain...
As South Africa’s government scrambles to find additional revenue to fund the 2025 budget, economists are sounding the alarm: further tax hikes could push the country’s...
Business activity in South Africa continued to weaken in February 2025, but the pace of contraction slowed compared to the start of the year, according to...