Lead: A Conversation at the Spur Picture this: you’re chatting over a tea with a friend in Maboneng, both of you noting how coffee and clothes...
Ramaphosa Turns to Japan to Navigate Global Trade Shifts In the wake of rising US tariffs that have disrupted South Africa’s traditional trade flows, President Cyril...
A Swift Cabinet Strike Early this week, the Cabinet quietly signed off on a fresh trade proposal designed to tackle the hefty 30 percent tariffs President...
With AGOA’s expiry looming and new tariffs on the table, SA’s president needs more than a handshake from Trump South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has touched...
Stocks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) defied a bleak local unemployment picture to soar past the 93,000-point mark on Wednesday, buoyed by renewed optimism following...
In a disconcerting turn for South Africa’s fiscal future, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s optimistic forecast for real economic growth in 2025 may be significantly off the...
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning, making it clear that no country, including China, will be “getting off the hook” when it comes...
As of today, April 9, 2025, South African exports to the United States are now subject to a 30% tariff, following a controversial decision by President...
South African agricultural and trade experts are calling for stronger bilateral trade agreements with the United States, as fears grow over the country potentially losing its...
The City of Johannesburg is doubling down on its controversial R200 monthly prepaid electricity surcharge, insisting that the fee is meant to ensure that wealthier households...