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Kganyago says rand resilience cushioning South Africa from shock
16th October 2026 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said the rand has held up well despite the shock caused by the Iran war, reflecting more... →
South Africa court rulings may lift confidence, PSG chief says
16th October 2026 Court rulings on some of South Africa’s most contested laws could improve business sentiment after years of policy uncertainty, according to the... →
Moody’s says South Africa is on right track for rating upgrade
14th October 2026 South Africa is heading in the right direction for its first credit-rating upgrade by Moody’s Ratings since 2009, provided the country’s fiscal... →
Zuma released from hospital – reports
13th October 2026 Former South African President Jacob Zuma was discharged from hospital after being admitted last week, eNCA reported on its website on Tuesday.... →
Black firms in key African markets have $209bn funding gap
13th October 2026 Black-owned businesses across five of sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest economies are falling $209-billion short of the capital need for expansion,... →
South African factories crater as China imports stunt revival
13th October 2026 South Africa’s manufacturing sector has been in decline for more than three decades. Now, a deluge of cheap Chinese goods, intensified by US... →
South Africa to establish new Commission to oversee State firms
7th October 2026 South Africa intends establishing a commission chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa to coordinate the work of its State-owned firms after shelving... →
Mass shootings show the face of South African murder is changing
2nd October 2026 On a recent Saturday night, a minibus taxi drew up to a tavern in the gold-mining town of Carletonville west of Johannesburg. Eight men armed with... →
Fuel subsidies may top $1tr as Iran war drags, UN says
2nd October 2026 Governments around the world are running out of room to shield consumers from higher energy prices resulting from the Iran war and other crises,... →
South Africa defers Paris Club bid, turns to borrowers’ platform
29th September 2026 South Africa told the Paris Club that it won’t seek full membership of the group of mostly rich-nation creditors, as it focuses on its involvement... →
South Africa, Zimbabwe in talks over $500m dam project
28th September 2026 South Africa and Zimbabwe are discussing a $500-million dam project to supply water to an industrial hub near their border, according to documents... →
Key African central banks set to keep high rates as buffer against shocks
21st September 2026 African central banks from South Africa to Egypt are poised to keep their interest rates high for longer, seeking to shield their economies from... →
South Africa is sleepwalking toward a gas crisis, businesses warn
16th September 2026 South Africa’s government has resolved the country’s recurring power outages and is racing to fix its crumbling water infrastructure. But, business... →
BRICS finance chiefs call for urgent IMF, World Bank reform
11th September 2026 BRICS finance chiefs and central bank governors on Friday reiterated calls for urgent reform of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to... →
South Africa urged to lock in reforms before Ramaphosa leaves
10th September 2026 South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under President Cyril Ramaphosa endures after he leaves... →
South Africa’s 3% inflation goal is robust, Central Bank study shows
9th September 2026 South Africa’s 3% inflation target can withstand a range of economic shocks as expectations have become better anchored and more forward-looking,... →
South Africa’s quarterly farm exports surge, US shipments rise
7th September 2026 South African agricultural exports rose 10% in the second quarter from the same period a year ago, buoyed by higher volumes and better prices. The... →
South Africa may face class action over Sharpeville massacre
3rd September 2026 Survivors of one of the defining events of the anti-apartheid struggle, the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, and their dependents have applied for... →
Goldman sees room for South Africa asset rally on credit upgrade
1st September 2026 Markets are not pricing in the probability of South Africa’s return to investment grade, leaving scope for government bonds, stocks and the rand to... →
South Africa lays groundwork for debut sovereign green bond
28th August 2026 South Africa is targeting a debut sovereign green bond as soon as this fiscal year to help raise the R3.7-trillion needed to mitigate the effect of... →
South Africa takes over regional economic bloc as trade falters
17th August 2026 South Africa is taking over leadership of the Southern African Development Community with a push to deepen regional commerce, as the bloc’s own... →
South Africa to finalise rules for R150tr OTC derivatives market by 2028
17th August 2026 South Africa’s financial regulators plan to finalise new rules requiring over-the-counter derivatives to be centrally cleared in the next two years... →
Presidency rebukes Eskom chair over criticism
11th August 2026 South Africa’s presidency rebuked the chairperson of Eskom for publicly questioning the plan to restructure the State power utility. The... →
South Africa links Russian financing to coup-accused influencer
11th August 2026 South African prosecutors allege that Russia financed an attempted escape from the country by a social media influencer wanted by Benin in... →
South African police sound alarm on political crime before vote
7th August 2026 South Africa’s acting police chief said she is deeply concerned about the potential for politically-motivated violence ahead of municipal elections... →
South Africa already upgraded by Bond Market as rating firms lag
7th August 2026 South African authorities are focused on hitting budget targets rather than pleasing credit-rating firms, according to the government’s top finance... →
Eskom warns grid reform may jeopardise finances, rattle lenders
6th August 2026 South Africa should hold off on transferring assets from Eskom to a separate transmission company until the government addresses risks to the State... →
South Africa wins Chinese backing for power-expansion plans
4th August 2026 A South African government delegation received “firm commitments” from Chinese companies to help realise more than 100 gigawatts of new power... →
Climate change set to redraw Africa’s malaria map, study finds
4th August 2026 Climate change is poised to expose more people to malaria in cooler parts of Africa by the end of the century, with cases potentially rising as... →
Goldman sees more South Africa rating upgrades on strong revenue
31st July 2026 South Africa’s revenue outperformance puts the country on course for further credit-ratings upgrades over the next year, Goldman Sachs Group Inc.... →
Seiso Mohai is PIC's new chairperson
30th July 2026 South Africa’s government appointed a new chairperson at the State-owned fund manager that oversees $220-billion, seeking to restore confidence in... →
PIC seeks fixers after governance meltdown
28th July 2026 Africa’s largest money manager plans to appoint private contractors to help change its culture after a slew of suspensions and resignations left... →
South Africa unexpectedly holds rates as it flags growth risks
23rd July 2026 The South African Reserve Bank defied expectations and held interest rates steady to support economic growth after revising its inflation forecasts... →
Godongwana set to remove PIC chair – Report
22nd July 2026 South Africa’s finance chief is preparing to oust his deputy from the position of chairman of the board of the Public Investment Corp, the State... →
UK backs $400m AfDB loan for South Africa climate push
17th July 2026 The African Development Bank approved a $400-million loan for South Africa and the facility will be guaranteed by the UK as part of its... →
South Africa ties R3.6bn Johannesburg funding to debt plan
8th July 2026 National Treasury said it will release funding that’s been withdrawn from dozens of municipalities after they’ve submitted plans on how they’ll pay... →
Johannesburg faces R2.1bn funding gap as its bills mount
2nd July 2026 Johannesburg is starting a new financial year with a multibillion-rand budget that’s not fully funded, potentially deepening a crisis that’s... →
Kganyago signals South Africa could hike rates again this month
1st July 2026 South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation expectations have risen above the central bank’s 3% target, justifying the May... →
Inflation expectations rise before South Africa rate decision
30th June 2026 South Africa’s two-year inflation expectations climbed,complicating the central bank’s efforts to anchor expectations around its 3% target. Average... →
Johannesburg collapse risk spurs call for State to run city
26th June 2026 South Africa’s government may soon need to make the politically fraught decision to take control of Johannesburg to avert the city’s financial... →
Ramaphosa taps former Treasury Budget Chief as economic adviser
24th June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed former National Treasury budget chief Michael Sachs as his economic adviser, bringing a respected fiscal policy... →
