Business Day
Business Day is a South African daily business newspaper published by Arena Holdings. The publication focuses on business, finance, economics, politics and policy developments affecting South Africa and the broader African continent. Business Day is headquartered in Johannesburg and serves a readership of business executives, investors, policymakers and professionals seeking authoritative coverage of markets, corporate activity and economic trends. The newspaper is widely regarded as one of South Africa's leading business publications, alongside its sister titles Financial Mail and Sunday Times Business Times. Business Day also operates a digital platform, BusinessLIVE, which provides real-time news and analysis. The publication frequently covers key sectors including mining, energy, banking, telecommunications and infrastructure, as well as regulatory and government policy developments. Business Day was founded in 1985 during the final decade of apartheid and has since established itself as an essential source for decision-makers in South African commerce and industry. The newspaper is known for its in-depth reporting on state-owned enterprises such as Eskom, Transnet and South African Airways, as well as coverage of economic reform initiatives and investment climate issues.
Business Day Updates
Where to From Here?
17th April 2026 Tara Roos cuts through the political noise with this analysis of South African politics that argues that we have entered the age of uncertainty as... →
South Africa accredits new US envoy amid tensions with Trump 
By: Bloomberg 8th April 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials, a month after the diplomat was issued with a... →
When Fuel Costs Become the Inflection Point
31st March 2026 Rising fuel prices are once again dominating economic commentary in South Africa. Business Day reports that the JSE just had its worst month since... →
S Africa appoints Thage to embassy in Washington – Report
By: Bloomberg 30th March 2026 South Africa appointed career diplomat Thabo Thage as its so-called minister plenipotentiary to Washington as it finalises the selection of a... →
Eskom ordered by court to disclose coal, diesel contracts
By: Bloomberg 25th March 2026 Eskom Holdings said it has been ordered by the Supreme Court of Appeal to disclose details of its coal, transport and diesel procurement contracts... →
Operation Vulindlela again lists Eskom’s restructuring as a reform area ‘facing significant challenges’
By: Terence Creamer 30th January 2026 The latest update on progress being made in implementing the structural reforms that have been prioritised under Operation Vulindlela has again... →
South Africa revamps black-empowerment fund proposal, BD says
By: Bloomberg 27th January 2026 South Africa’s government will offer companies new incentives in an initiative to capitalise a fund that will be used to promote Black economic... →
South Africa nears fiscal turning point, Treasury chief says
By: Bloomberg 26th January 2026 South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilising relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head... →
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