South Africa’s Absa PMI fell to 45.8 in August, its lowest reading of 2026, as business activity and new sales orders weakened. Economists said subdued domestic demand remained a…
A sharp deterioration in US employment, persistent inflation and ongoing energy uncertainty are keeping global markets on edge, while the rand is benefiting from a weaker dollar…
As South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 33.6%, youth advocacy groups are calling for urgent reforms to prepare young people for a labour market increasingly shaped by…
As mass joblessness grows, traditional trade unions face declining membership, weakening bargaining power, and reduced policy influence. To adapt and stay relevant, organised…
Weak economic growth, pressure on manufacturing and rising unemployment continue to weigh on South Africa, although July payment data points to some resilience in the economy.
PayInc’s July data points to a modest rebound, but a sharp diesel increase and worsening unemployment underline how fragile the improvement remains.
With South Africa's unemployment rate soaring to 33.6%, the debate intensifies: Is AI exacerbating job losses, or can it be a catalyst for new employment opportunities? Explore…
South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33.6%, but the deeper concern is what the numbers reveal: the labour force is growing faster than the economy can create jobs.
