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Formal-sector employment fell by 14 000 in the second quarter of 2026, while full-time positions declined by 40 000, according to Stats SA’s Quarterly Employment Statistics.
The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell three points to 40 in the third quarter of 2026 as activity growth, profitability and tender conditions weakened, although order books and…
The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa has called for closer cooperation between government, industry and civil society to reduce food waste, strengthen food safety and…
Trade unions and economists have welcomed the Employment Services Amendment Bill, while warning that its success will depend on enforcement, skills transfer and protecting the…
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government, industry, provinces, municipalities and communities must work together to grow the sector, while digital innovation, domestic…
Turkish pastry and ice-cream brand MADO has opened its first South African outlet on Durban’s Florida Road, with diplomatic and municipal representatives attending the launch.
Former ACSA chief financial officer Siphamandla Mthethwa will return to the airport operator as CEO from 1 November 2026, succeeding acting CEO Charles Shilowa.
A look at what’s driving prices – and what it means for households.
South Africa’s latest 25-basis-point rate increase is expected to test affordability and slow activity, although property groups say demand remains resilient in parts of the market
A Nedbank-hosted panel at Nampo Cape heard that regenerative farming could help farmers withstand climate pressures, but collaboration, technical guidance and suitable financing…
The move is intended to increase local vaccine supply, but private production will require licensing, regulatory approval and suitable high-containment manufacturing capacity.
South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rose to 4.4% in August from 4.3% in July, while economists differed on whether fuel-price pressures justified another 25-basis-point rate…
KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development MEC Musa Zondi has called for greater investment in Appelsbosch’s heritage and rural tourism potential, while stressing that a proposed cable…
Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Zuko Godlimpi says South Africa must build local digital capabilities, skills and enterprises to ensure technology supports…
South Africa’s agricultural sector has entered the 2026/27 production season with strong soil moisture and dam levels, but experts warn that early planning will be essential if…
South Africa’s construction sector recorded a 5% quarter-on-quarter rebound in the second quarter, while employment rose by 95,000 year on year, according to the Afrimat…
Trade Minister Parks Tau says South Africa needs a stronger manufacturing and engineering base to expand economic growth and job creation, as government support helps Brimis…
SA Canegrowers says local sugar sales have fallen sharply and is urging retailers to honour commitments under the Sugarcane Value Chain Master Plan.
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp says damage assessments must be reconciled and disaster funding secured urgently to support farmers in Humansdorp and Patensie after heavy rain.
Milkor Africa vice-president Daniel du Plessis says the rapid spread of low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems is forcing African countries to rethink…
