South African Economy

South Africa: National Minimum Wage to rise to R30.23 Per hour from march AllAfrica07:38
Moody’s sees stability in South Africa banks despite slow growth BusinessDay NG07:06
Point of view: SARB keeps interest rates unchanged ahead of budget announcement IOL13:10
Winning the war on crime: A necessity for South Africa's economic revival - Cosatu IOL09:06
South African Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady: Implications for the property market IOL16:09
The time for South Africa to build more resilient logistics networks is now IOL13:03
The minerals that can boost our economic health Sowetan LIVE08:44

Latest News

In the last 2 hours

South Africa’s Davos scarf steals the show at Wef IOL18:27

In the last 6 hours

Facing Trump tariffs, Africa's leading economy says it's close to China trade deal ABC News14:53

Beer will continue to sustain South Africa’s economy and society in 2026 IOL14:04

In the last 8 hours

Facing high Trump tariffs, Africa's leading economy says it's close to a new trade deal with… MailOnline12:33

Earlier today

South Africa: Minister Tau Leads SA Delegation to China for Key Trade Talks AllAfrica11:55

South Africa's new Budget reality: what to expect in 2026/27 IOL10:06

Economic Slowdown Mining Weekly (Video)09:05

South Africa takes step towards trade deal with China Engineering News07:09

Tau signs landmark China–Africa trade deal granting South Africa duty-free access to Chinese market IOL05:36

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hails SARS As 'Engine Room of the State' AllAfrica05:18

Yesterday

South Africa: Taxi Fares and Electricity Leave Minimum Wage Workers Unable to Buy Enough Food AllAfrica14:23 5-Feb-26

Why a weaker rand is suddenly putting a Sarb rate cut at risk IOL10:49 5-Feb-26

The dangers of treating spectrum as a fundraising tool in South Africa IOL08:06 5-Feb-26

Africa’s Critical Minerals Are A Huge Economic Opportunity Leadership, Nigeria05:53 5-Feb-26

South Africa: South Africa Raises Minimum Wage Above Inflation AllAfrica04:53 5-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Ghana joins South Africa, Tanzania as inflation nears 30-year low BusinessDay NG16:07 4-Feb-26

Ghana posts Africa’s weakest business activity despite record low inflation BusinessDay NG16:07 4-Feb-26

Africa’s biggest economy joins Afreximbank after Fitch withdrawal BusinessDay NG16:07 4-Feb-26

South Africa: Illegal Mining Bleeds Billions From Economy, Says Mantashe AllAfrica11:53 4-Feb-26

The future of urbanisation in South Africa and AfriSam’s role in building it Mining Weekly09:22 4-Feb-26

South Africa's National Minimum Wage to rise to R30.23 an hour from March IOL09:04 4-Feb-26

Minister Gwede Mantashe: SA Human Rights Commission Inquiry on Artisanal Mining South African Government08:15 4-Feb-26

Egypt, Nigeria, 2 Others Top List As African Countries Repay $90bn Debt Leadership, Nigeria08:02 4-Feb-26

South Africa: National Minimum Wage to Rise to R30.23 Per Hour From March AllAfrica07:38 4-Feb-26

Moody’s sees stability in South Africa banks despite slow growth BusinessDay NG07:06 4-Feb-26

Uber Eats–Gauteng partnership surpasses targets, unlocks R1bn for township businesses IOL04:11 4-Feb-26

BofA sees March rate cut as Moody’s flags debt and Soe risks in South Africa’s recovery IOL18:10 3-Feb-26

Financing a resilient low-carbon society in South Africa The United Nations University13:48 3-Feb-26

China's home appliance giant Haier debuts in South Africa, eyes local manufacturing Xinhua Agency12:44 3-Feb-26

Has the time come for a R500 South African banknote? The South African08:11 3-Feb-26

Zimbabwe had better economic growth than South Africa over the last 15 years The Zimbabwean20:02 2-Feb-26

Winning the war on crime: A necessity for South Africa's economic revival - Cosatu IOL09:06 2-Feb-26

BFAP says consumers can expect some easing in food inflation this year Engineering News08:35 2-Feb-26

South African Reserve Bank holds interest rates steady: Implications for the property market IOL16:09 1-Feb-26

The time for South Africa to build more resilient logistics networks is now IOL13:03 1-Feb-26

Point of view: Sarb keeps interest rates unchanged ahead of budget announcement IOL13:10 31-Jan-26

The minerals that can boost our economic health Sowetan LIVE08:44 31-Jan-26

South Africa Proposes Higher Merger Filing Thresholds And Increased Merger Filing Fees JD Supra20:18 30-Jan-26

Africa Finance in Brief: Policy pauses, rating shifts, disinflation momentum, cross-border bank … BusinessDay NG12:26 30-Jan-26

The leadership hurdles facing South Africa's asset managers in 2025 IOL11:09 30-Jan-26

South Africa: Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate At 6.75 Percent AllAfrica07:30 30-Jan-26

MPC member Chris Loewald to leave Reserve Bank Engineering News07:24 30-Jan-26

South Africa: Why the Rand Exchange Rate Matters AllAfrica07:20 30-Jan-26

Sarb sees inflation easing after December peak, keeps rates on hold IOL07:07 30-Jan-26

Why the world is looking differently at South Africa in 2026 IOL06:03 30-Jan-26

S&P signals possible South Africa ratings upgrade within a year IOL05:56 30-Jan-26

In the last month

Policy reform key to reigniting confidence Mining Weekly22:00 29-Jan-26

Food basket costs rise month-on-month despite annual decline: Pmbejd IOL18:10 29-Jan-26

Unlike Ghana, Angola, Africa’s biggest market holds rates as inflation outlook improves BusinessDay NG17:16 29-Jan-26

Monetary Policy Committee maintains interest rates amid falling inflation expectations Eyewitness News14:54 29-Jan-26

Sarb holds rates at 6.75% Times LIVE14:17 29-Jan-26

Reserve Bank keeps repo rate steady in split decision Engineering News14:02 29-Jan-26

SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rate unchanged IOL13:15 29-Jan-26

#BizTrends | Field Force GM, Ged Nooy: 4 trends shaping the next phase of FMCG and retail in SA bizcommunity.com11:38 29-Jan-26

Consumers will be left to struggle a little longer as interest rate predicted to remain unchanged IOL11:33 29-Jan-26

Eskom unveils agri training centre as practical JET milestone Engineering News09:27 29-Jan-26

Fastway shares the five last-mile shifts reshaping South African e-commerce Mining Weekly08:33 29-Jan-26

Approaching rate cuts: what the Reserve Bank has in store for South Africa IOL17:04 28-Jan-26

Building trust and resilience: how insurers can anchor consumers in a changing risk landscape IOL10:09 28-Jan-26

South African rand gains as gold hits fresh peak before key interest rate decisions Engineering News08:29 28-Jan-26

SA secures 51 global event bids to boost economy by R800 million Eyewitness News07:02 28-Jan-26

BRICS Holds a Maritime Exercise at the Indo-Atlantic Crossroads – Without India The Diplomat18:07 27-Jan-26

Where Was Africa In Davos? By Reuben Abati News Diary Online14:03 27-Jan-26

What SA’s small businesses can expect in 2026 Mail & Guardian Online13:48 27-Jan-26

Minister Patricia de Lille reaffirms tourism’s economic role South African Government11:20 27-Jan-26

South Africa: Rand Strengthens On Gold Rally Ahead of Sarb Rate Decision AllAfrica10:37 27-Jan-26

Where Was Africa In Davos? ThisDay Live10:23 27-Jan-26

Redefine Properties’ building at Coega awarded 5-star Green Star environmental rating Engineering News10:02 27-Jan-26

Opinion: Addressing the social impact of deindustrialisation in South Africa Engineering News07:29 27-Jan-26

Gold prices soar past $5 000, benefitting South African bullion producers and the rand IOL04:25 27-Jan-26

Ramaphosa talks up economy's recovery, but economists warn gains are fragile IOL18:02 26-Jan-26

South Africa’s reform success creates options in a disrupted global order - Blsa IOL15:38 26-Jan-26

South Africa: Ramaphosa Says South Africa On Right Track Despite Jobless Youth AllAfrica14:25 26-Jan-26

South Africa: South Africa Must Build On Economic Recovery Momentum - President AllAfrica12:53 26-Jan-26

SA coal exports to Israel – profit before principle? Middle East Monitor11:09 26-Jan-26

Basic Education on commemorating International Day of Education South African Government10:31 26-Jan-26

South Africa's rand hits 16 per dollar for first time since 2022 Engineering News10:24 26-Jan-26

China and India’s growth to boost demand for commodities as logistics bottlenecks affect coal and iron ... IOL10:13 26-Jan-26

South Africa nears fiscal turning point, Treasury chief says Engineering News09:54 26-Jan-26

Ramaphosa calls for increased investment to maintain economic recovery Engineering News09:23 26-Jan-26

Gold prices push South Africa's rand closer to 16/$ handle Engineering News08:02 26-Jan-26

Government welcomes South Africa’s selection to host WEF Africa Summit 2027 South African Government05:26 26-Jan-26

Bullish trends in South Africa: All Share Index reaches record growth IOL05:07 26-Jan-26

Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Are a Huge Economic Opportunity - G20 Framework Sets Out Ways to Seize It AllAfrica04:55 26-Jan-26

South Africa's reform agenda gains traction at the 2026 World Economic Forum IOL16:13 25-Jan-26

Retail sales climb 3.5% in November as Black Friday spurs spending IOL12:11 25-Jan-26

South Africa's wholesale trade sector shows signs of stabilisation in November IOL11:10 25-Jan-26

Africa’s critical minerals are a huge economic opportunity: G20 framework sets out ways to seize it The Conversation (UK)05:06 25-Jan-26

South Africa’s Economic Recovery Continues To Improve Steadily, Govt Minister Says Eurasia Review01:35 24-Jan-26

Minister Faure and High Commissioner Manzini highlight opportunities for economic and tourism cooperation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles (Press Release)19:32 23-Jan-26

South Africa showcased economic progress at the Wef 2026: Godongwana IOL17:41 23-Jan-26

Not so black and white: Trump is battling an imaginary genocide in South Africa The Insider14:19 23-Jan-26

Godongwana plays down big tax changes in South Africa Budget Engineering News10:33 23-Jan-26

South Africa: SA's Davos Trade Pitch Highlights Export Growth and Economic Reforms AllAfrica10:24 23-Jan-26

Truworths expects half-year earnings around flat after African sales fall bizcommunity.com10:03 23-Jan-26

Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya: Ministerial Strategic Planning Session South African Government09:37 23-Jan-26

South Africa: Colonial Tax Records Hold 3 Lessons for South Africa Today - Economic Historian AllAfrica08:01 23-Jan-26

MANDY WIENER: South Africa’s (slightly) better story to tell and sell at Davos Eyewitness News04:31 23-Jan-26

Sanctions Against South Africa and the Cuban Embargo The Independent Institute (Weblog)03:46 23-Jan-26

Ramokgopa: Load shedding isn't over until the economy grows IOL16:03 22-Jan-26

Colonial tax records hold 3 lessons for South Africa today – economic historian The Conversation (UK)13:55 22-Jan-26

Inside the CPI numbers: Inflation hits 20-year low, but food and rent still squeeze households IOL12:49 22-Jan-26

Opinion: EVs and renewables are best way for South Africa to loosen oil’s grip Engineering News10:25 22-Jan-26

South Africa: Prime Interest Rate May Soon Be Phased Out, Says SA Reserve Bank Governor AllAfrica07:16 22-Jan-26

South Africa's inflation nudges up to 3.6% in December: What it means for consumers IOL17:08 21-Jan-26

South African rand firms as markets shrug off mixed local data Engineering News14:02 21-Jan-26

SA's slight inflation uptick no too effective, says economist Eyewitness News12:16 21-Jan-26

South Africa’s inflation nudges up to 3.6%, but a downward trend is expected IOL11:10 21-Jan-26

The dangers of foreign technology dependencies in security and military operations defenceWeb09:56 21-Jan-26

South Africa Inflation Rises To 3.6% In December RTT News08:48 21-Jan-26

South Africa’s inflation rate edges up in December, as expected Investing.com08:45 21-Jan-26

South Africa's climate crisis: Moving from reaction to disaster preparedness IOL08:07 21-Jan-26

Godongwana warns trade war could undermine South Africa’s investment drive in Davos IOL05:54 21-Jan-26

2026 immigration reform: Say hello to merit-based visas The South African05:09 21-Jan-26

South Africa may hit 3% inflation in 2026, central bank says Engineering News22:16 20-Jan-26

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