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Source: Reuters. Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) John Steenhuisen speaks to media in Cape Town, South Africa 14 June, 2024.

Taxation & Regulation

#Budget2025: Pushback over Fikile's D-Day announcement

Katja Hamilton 8 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

2025 Budget revealed: 61% allocated to social needs, says Ramaphosa

7 Apr 2025

From local artisans to global tourism markets: How SMMEs are expanding their reach

Tourism

From local artisans to global tourism markets: How SMMEs are expanding their reach

31 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.

Property

Eased PPP approvals to trigger wave of private investment in South Africa

28 Mar 2025

Justice Malala to unpack South Africa’s economic and political future at exclusive AATF breakfast event

Economy

Justice Malala to unpack South Africa’s economic and political future at exclusive AATF breakfast event

Issued by The Publicity Workshop 25 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Victor Nemukula, managing director of Shumani Industrial Equipment.

Infrastructure & Utilities

The R402bn plan: Shumani’s pivotal role in reviving South Africa’s economy

20 Mar 2025

North-West University Business School Prof Raymond Parson comments on 4Q 2024 GDP growth figures

Higher Education

North-West University Business School Prof Raymond Parson comments on 4Q 2024 GDP growth figures

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 7 Mar 2025

Source: Reuters. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Taxation & Regulation

VAT increase versus spending cuts: South Africa’s budget dilemma explained

28 Feb 2025

Will South Africa's 2025 budget speech fulfil tourism's potential?

Tourism

Will South Africa's 2025 budget speech fulfil tourism's potential?

Issued by ANEW Hotels & Resorts 18 Feb 2025

Source: Wikipedia.

Finance

Budget 2025: Balancing growth and fiscal sustainability

13 Feb 2025

SAICE responds to Ramaphosa R940bn Sona promise

Construction & Engineering

SAICE responds to Ramaphosa R940bn Sona promise

11 Feb 2025

Lovemore Kamuzangaza, country managing partner, Forvis Mazars in Zimbabwe

Mining

Technology paves the way for sustainable mining in Africa

Lovemore Kamuzangaza 11 Feb 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his #Sona2025 address at Cape town's City Hall. Source: x.com

Infrastructure & Utilities

#Sona2025: Ramaphosa economic recovery plan built on infrastructure, mining, and energy

Lindsey Schutters 7 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

Economy

#Sona2025: SA's ambitious 3% growth target sparks mixed reactions

Katja Hamilton 7 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT

Trends

US deregulation under Trump serves as a boon for equities, a bane for climate change

David Crosoer 29 Jan 2025

Source: AS Photography/Pexels

Construction & Engineering

Infrastructure takes centre stage in SA’s 2025 infrastructure priorities

Lindsey Schutters 6 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Rand Airport Commercial Park: Located in Gauteng, it is home to Improvon’s new Dakota Precinct development.

Industrial & Logistics Property

What's driving Cape Town's warehousing boom?

2 Jan 2025

A worker assembles an EV car inside BYD's first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand. Source: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa

Manufacturing & Parts

EU and Asia manufacturing spooked by boogeyman Trump

Sam Holmes and Indradip Ghosh 2 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf SA’s future economic performance will hinge mainly on domestic policy decisions says the NWU's PUI

Economy

SA economy: Negative trends are reversible - if the right steps are taken

19 Dec 2024

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

Source: Chief executive officer of Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (Savca), Tshepiso Kobile.

Finance

2024 in review: A transformative year for Southern African private capital

Tshepiso Kobile 30 Dec 2024

A new era for South Africa's retail credit market

Banking & Finance

A new era for South Africa's retail credit market

Regan Adams 10 Dec 2024

Source: Supplied. Anton Keet, head of Risk Service at 1Life Insurance.

Trends

#BizTrends2025: Enhanced digital enablement – the future of long-term insurance in South Africa

Anton Keet 13 Jan 2025

Leverage digital solutions with Mastercard’s free virtual workshop and SME South Africa

SMEs

Leverage digital solutions with Mastercard’s free virtual workshop and SME South Africa

Issued by SME South Africa 27 Nov 2024

Deputy finance minister Ashor Sarupen visited the National Construction Summit to deliver a R63bn Construction Mafia warning. Source: x.com

Construction & Engineering

Treasury estimates economic cost of Construction Mafia at R63bn so far

Lindsey Schutters 19 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Trump victory spells trouble for the rand and Brics allies

7 Nov 2024

Businesses can act as partners during times of inflation

Retailers

Businesses can act as partners during times of inflation

25 Oct 2024

Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs

Retail

Black Friday 2024 might be the economic boost SA needs

24 Oct 2024

Opportunities and challenges SMEs need to be aware of in October

SMEs

Opportunities and challenges SMEs need to be aware of in October

7 Oct 2024

SMEs at the forefront of SA’s economic transformation, says Whitfield

SMEs

SMEs at the forefront of SA’s economic transformation, says Whitfield

3 Oct 2024

Source: Wikimedia Commons. Waterfall in Blyde River Canyon.

Tourism & Travel

SA's N4 corridor: driving tourism and economic recovery

30 Sep 2024

Why business needs to partner with training institutions to develop entrepreneurial skills!

Higher Education

Why business needs to partner with training institutions to develop entrepreneurial skills!

Nafeesa Dinie, Issued by False Bay College 26 Aug 2024

Africa faces worst hunger crisis in the world

Food, Water & Energy Security

Africa faces worst hunger crisis in the world

Andy du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 13 Aug 2024

Source: © 123rf Zhujiang River and modern building of financial district at night in Guangzhou China

Marketing

Part 1: Agency Scope China: A greater value on strategy

12 Aug 2024

Aviation disruptions threaten SA’s economic recovery

Travel

Aviation disruptions threaten SA’s economic recovery

1 Aug 2024

#Cannes2024: Emotional connection key for brands to reach consumers

Cannes Lions

#Cannes2024: Emotional connection key for brands to reach consumers

Terry Levin 30 Jul 2024

Minister Dean Macpherson spent the week sketching his vision for the department

Infrastructure & Utilities

Macpherson pledges to redirect funds to ‘building SA’

Lindsey Schutters 12 Jul 2024

Source: Archive

Travel

FlySafair launches new JHB to Kruger route

4 Jul 2024

Old Mutual SMEgo: The role of business operations in the growth and expansion of SMEs

SMEs

Old Mutual SMEgo: The role of business operations in the growth and expansion of SMEs

Issued by The Noise Factory 2 Jul 2024

Design

67 logos for 67 businesses: A creative tribute to Mandela's legacy

1 Jul 2024

Climate Change

IMF approves over $900m to support Tanzania budget, climate change fight

Kanishka Singh 21 Jun 2024

Election jitters hit May 2024 vehicle sales hard: All the stats

Commercial & Industrial

Election jitters hit May 2024 vehicle sales hard: All the stats

4 Jun 2024

Markets & Investment

High Street Auctions: Signs point to post-election real estate recovery

5 Jun 2024

Tourism fund drives jobs, empowers Black businesses

Tourism

Tourism fund drives jobs, empowers Black businesses

27 May 2024

SA emerges as Africa’s top tourism economy in 2024 TTDI

Tourism

SA emerges as Africa’s top tourism economy in 2024 TTDI

24 May 2024

Mondi Zimele spurs local economic recovery with 122 emerging farmers

Agriculture

Mondi Zimele spurs local economic recovery with 122 emerging farmers

6 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The Deloitte South Africa Consumer Signal report for Q1 2024 says South African consumers remain under pressure

Research

Deloitte report finds SA consumers remain under pressure, most of budget goes to essentials

6 May 2024

George Parrott is engineering division partner at King Price Insurance

Materials & Equipment

The impact of cheap cement imports on local construction sector

George Parrott 23 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied - Forestry South Africa

Forestry

From trees to triumph: Forestry as a plastic pollution solution

23 Apr 2024