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From the decline of development aid to the rise of a reformed social sector

Markets & Investment

From the decline of development aid to the rise of a reformed social sector

Issued by Next Generation 27 Mar 2025

Source: Standard Bank/X. Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Standard Bank Group.

Finance

African Markets Conference: Leaders call for SSA to drive global economic reset as US steps back

Katja Hamilton 27 Mar 2025

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Franchising

Can franchising in SA keep up with global growth?

Ayabulela Njingolo 26 Mar 2025

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

BizTrendsTV

RAPT BizTrendsTV: GG Alcock on KasiNomics - A growth trend reshaping Africa's economies

25 Mar 2025

How GoodApp plans to formalise SA’s informal service sector

Informal Retailing

How GoodApp plans to formalise SA’s informal service sector

Shaheen Price 17 Mar 2025

Western Cape Air Cargo Conference celebrates growth in air cargo trade

Logistics & Transport

Western Cape Air Cargo Conference celebrates growth in air cargo trade

14 Mar 2025

#Budget2025: No fuel levy and sugar tax increases, a positive outcome for agriculture

Agribusiness

#Budget2025: No fuel levy and sugar tax increases, a positive outcome for agriculture

Paul Makube 13 Mar 2025

Budget Speech

Budget Speech: VAT delay disrupted plans, but increase remains likely

Des Kruger and Chetan Vanmali 12 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Paul Jackson, CEO: TUHF.

Affordable & Social Housing

Why South Africa's housing policy could redefine economic inclusivity

11 Mar 2025

Image source: Andrew Harvard from

Infrastructure & Utilities

eThekwini Municipality tackles water challenges; Durban beachfront set for facelift

5 Mar 2025

From crisis to renewal: How private investment can turn South Africa’s freight challenges around

Logistics & Transport

From crisis to renewal: How private investment can turn South Africa’s freight challenges around

Mark Evans 17 Feb 2025

OR Tambo among top 10 busiest airports in Middle East and Africa

Aviation

OR Tambo among top 10 busiest airports in Middle East and Africa

7 Feb 2025

Source: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Economy

#Sona2025: President Ramaphosa's bold plans for urban renewal and housing

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Beer production pumps life into South African GDP and jobs

ESG

Beer production pumps life into South African GDP and jobs

7 Feb 2025

Builders and PayJustNow partner to assist local construction sector

Banking & Finance

Builders and PayJustNow partner to assist local construction sector

28 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf Africa’s entertainment and media industry expected to outpace global growth in the next five years, driven by internet advertising and streaming services says PwC’s newly launched Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024–2028 report

Media

Africa’s entertainment and media industry: A positive story of resilience and expansion

28 Jan 2025

Economy

Cape Town’s continued global recognition unlocks opportunities for local business growth

27 Jan 2025

Dates announced for 2025 Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Events

Dates announced for 2025 Cape Town International Jazz Festival

24 Jan 2025

Image source: bram janssens –

Remuneration & Payroll

Minimum wage recommendations for 2025 - last chance to comment

Tara Roos 13 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property.

Markets & Investment

How South Africa's property market is poised for growth in 2025

6 Jan 2025

Source: AS Photography/Pexels

Construction & Engineering

Infrastructure takes centre stage in SA’s 2025 infrastructure priorities

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jan 2025

Source: © Waterfall City Pictures: Mall of Africa. BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideway, however, rising optimism levels remain

Economy

BETI still treading water but positive economic trend continues

17 Dec 2024

The jet fuel struggles has exacerbated other airport problems in South Africa. Source: Soumya Ranjan/Pexels

Coal, Oil & Gas

OR Tambo fuel problem is a symptom of jet fuel crisis

Lindsey Schutters 10 Dec 2024

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

SMEs

What changed in 2024? Company registrations are down by 67%

Issued by Company Partners 9 Dec 2024

Source: Alan Wilson via

Travel

SAA's economic impact to reach R32bn by 2030, report reveals

28 Nov 2024

Source: Pexels.

Financial Services

Game changer for payments: PayShap Request debuts

26 Nov 2024

Pepkor reveals 17% profit growth to R9.8bn, boosting confidence in retail and fintech

Banking & Finance

Pepkor reveals 17% profit growth to R9.8bn, boosting confidence in retail and fintech

26 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied. Paul Jackson is the chief executive officer of TUHF.

Property

Addressing the urgent need to combat SA's urban sprawl

Paul Jackson 15 Nov 2024

Source: Google.org

4th Industrial Revolution

Google extends African commitment with new AI skills investment

Lindsey Schutters 29 Oct 2024

Source: addesia via

Travel

Cruise tourism injects R1.32bn into WCape's economy for 2023-24

25 Oct 2024

Source: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey.

Markets & Investment

Global investors overlook election uncertainties to double down on global equities and private equity

24 Oct 2024

Women turn the tide in South Africa's beer industry

Food & Wine

Women turn the tide in South Africa's beer industry

18 Oct 2024

Economy

Global financial assets rebound in 2023 with 7.6% growth

27 Sep 2024

Source: © SA the Good News Carrie Delaney, managing director, Mscsports (Pty) Ltd, says sponsorship isn’t just about a branding exercise; it’s about creating shared experiences that resonate with our collective identity

Sponsorship

Investing in unity: The true impact of sports sponsorships in South Africa

26 Sep 2024

Drinks Federation of SA launches report on the alcohol industry's role in the SA's economy

Research

Drinks Federation of SA launches report on the alcohol industry's role in the SA's economy

20 Sep 2024

Local dealerships boost jobs as new car brands fuel financing demand in SA

Dealers

Local dealerships boost jobs as new car brands fuel financing demand in SA

19 Sep 2024

Will the semigration trend change with a more stable GNU in place?

Residential Property

Will the semigration trend change with a more stable GNU in place?

Issued by Biggles Removals 13 Sep 2024

Economy

Economic optimism grows: BETI shows highest levels since March 2022

11 Sep 2024

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation shares agri vision at Trialogue Business in Society Conference

Food Security

FirstRand Empowerment Foundation shares agri vision at Trialogue Business in Society Conference

Issued by Trialogue 2 Sep 2024

A farmer tends to dried cannabis bundle in Ketama, in the northern Rif mountains, Morocco, 12 March 2021. Reuters/Stringer/File Photo

Criminal Law

Morocco pardons nearly 5,000 cannabis farming convicts

Ahmed Eljechtimi 21 Aug 2024

Source: Simisa via

Travel

Air Botswana boosts CPT network with new Kasane route

16 Aug 2024

Finance

RMB: Africa's top investment destinations

12 Aug 2024

Aviation disruptions threaten SA’s economic recovery

Travel

Aviation disruptions threaten SA’s economic recovery

1 Aug 2024

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur index

Retail & Hospitality Property

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur index

Issued by Catchwords 1 Aug 2024

City of Cape Town official Megan Pangeni and Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis toured the City’s new 300-bed Safe Space in Green Point on Monday. Photos: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Health & Welfare

New shelter for hundreds of homeless people opens in Green Point

Matthew Hirsch 30 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Growthpoint Properties, Paarl Mall.

Property

Milestone as Growthpoint boosts Clur Index

30 Jul 2024

Economic strains and lifestyle changes drive new trends in SA's auto market

Commercial & Industrial

Economic strains and lifestyle changes drive new trends in SA's auto market

Paul Marshall 29 Jul 2024

Minister Solomon Malatsi has been busy laying the foundation for ICT policy reform

Telecoms & Networks

Malatsi’s digital vision for SA blends DA and ANC ideals

Lindsey Schutters 22 Jul 2024

Source: Archive

Tourism

Tourism budget speech highlights economic and job growth

18 Jul 2024

Minister Malatsi is supported by his predecessor Mondli Gungubele as his deputy.

Technology

Malatsi unveils R3.9bn budget, but still mum on cybersecurity crisis

Lindsey Schutters 15 Jul 2024