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- BLSA Tracker Highlights Logistics Lag as Institutional Resistance Hinders Private Sector Integration
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso reported that while national government reforms are largely positive, the logistics sector has regressed due to missed rail deadlin...
- Finance Minister Godongwana warns of limited fuel relief as South Africa faces "reality" as global oil price-taker
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signaled that South Africa’s R3 General Fuel Levy (GFL) cut is unlikely to be extended indefinitely, warning that motorists must prepare for t...
- Magnus Heystek Warns South Africans To Protect Wealth Through Global Diversification At 2026 BizNews Conference
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Global Economy
Brenthurst Wealth Management director Magnus Heystek delivered a cautionary address at the 2026 BizNews Conference in Hermanus, urging South Africans to prioritize offshore investm...
- PSG Financial Services Issues Urgent Growth Warning Despite Posting Robust R36 Billion Results
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Africa
PSG Financial Services has cautioned that South Africa must transition from crisis management to a long term integrated economic plan to ensure sustainable growth. While the R36.1...
- Reserve Bank Governor Issues Preemptive Interest Rate Warning Amid Iran War Inflation Shocks
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Africa
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has signaled a preference for early interest rate hikes to combat a "wave of inflation" triggered by the ongoing Iran War. Spea...
- Johannesburg Faces Credit Outlook Downgrade as Audit Delays Trigger JSE Bond Trading Suspension
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
The Global Credit Rating Company has revised the City of Johannesburg’s outlook to negative due to material uncertainties regarding its overdue 2025 financial statements. This fisc...
- South Africa Drops To 12th In Global Investment Rankings As Structural Failures Deter Foreign Capital
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
South Africa has fallen five places in the Kearney global investment index, now ranking 12th among developing economies. Despite significant mineral wealth, foreign investors are i...
- Gauteng Surpasses 2026 Investment Targets with R205 Billion in New Pledges
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Gauteng Investment Conference has exceeded its R200 billion goal by securing R205.6 billion in new investment commitments across diverse sectors. This achievement brings the pr...
- Economist Dawie Roodt Warns South Africa Has Breached Its Fiscal Breaking Point Amid Stagnant Growth
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt warns that South Africa’s tax burden has moved too far along the Laffer Curve, making further increases to personal or corporate income...
- Moria Easter Pilgrimage Triggers Massive Revenue Surge For Limpopo Informal Traders And Local Tourism Economy
Published: Apr 5, 2026
Section: Africa
The annual Zion Christian Church Easter gathering has provided a critical financial lifeline to street vendors in Limpopo as thousands of pilgrims flood the region. Economic projec...
- Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Confirms Appointment of New SARS Commissioner Effective From May First
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that a successor to SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has been selected and will assume office on 1 May. The transition follows Ki...
- South African Households Urged to Fortify Financial Foundations Amidst Intensifying Middle East Geopolitical Instability and Inflation
Published: Apr 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Momentum Advice CEO Hannes Van Den Berg has outlined essential strategies for domestic financial resilience as global conflict drives up Brent crude prices. The guidance emphasizes...