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Markets stabilise as Trump hints at Iran deal and G7 voices debt concerns

Ashley Lechman|Updated

Investors breathe a sigh of relief as markets stabilise following President Trump's surprising diplomatic overtures towards Iran. With keen eyes on Nvidia's upcoming results, a cautious optimism envelops the financial landscape amidst global economic…

Young South Africans are less likely to get jobs

Nicola Mawson|Published

For every young South African with a job, roughly 2.7 were unemployed or outside the labour force in early 2026, Statistics South Africa says.

India-New Zealand Trade Relations: From Modest Exchange to Strategic Partnership

Zingisa Mkhuma and Mazwi Xaba|Published

Explore how the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is reshaping trade dynamics and fostering a strategic partnership between two democracies.

Malibuye Langa Appointed Managing Director of aha Hotels & Lodges

Staff Reporter|Updated

Tourvest Accommodation Southern Africa announces the strategic appointment of Malibuye 'Mali' Langa as Managing Director of aha Hotels & Lodges, effective 1 March ...

74% of working parents would job-hop to avoid 5-day commute

Staff Reporter|Updated

New research by International Workplace Group - Regus’ parent company - reveals that 74% of parents would look for a new job if a long daily commute was required ...

MTBPS: SA to achieve first debt stabilization since 2008 crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces that South Africa is on track to stabilize government debt by 2025/26 - the first time since the 2008 financial crisis ...

Goodyear South Africa's restructuring puts over 900 jobs at risk

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Goodyear South Africa has issued a Section 189 notice to workers' unions, putting 900 jobs at risk as it plans to restructure its Uitenhage manufacturing plant. ...

Economic impact of the Comrades Marathon on South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The 98th edition of the Comrades Marathon promises to significantly boost the economy of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa, as industry leaders highlight the event's ...

SA Reserve Bank cuts repo rate offering relief to consumers

Ashley Lechman|Published

South African Reserve Bank announces a 25 basis point cut to the repo rate, providing much-needed relief for borrowers. Experts weigh in on the implications for ...

Workplace Transformation Driven by Hybrid Working in 2024

Staff Reporter|Updated

Hybrid working has become a desired working approach for employers and their staff, rather than only a temporary solution to the pandemic not just in South Africa, ...

South Africa's budget 3.0: A year of fiscal upheaval and strategic changes

Ashley Lechman|Published

As the months slip into May, the fiscal landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the economy.

BUDGET: SA Canegrowers welcomes no increase in sugar tax

Ashley Lechman|Published

The association said it believes that Treasury should scrap the tax, to help ensure that government drives job creation and economic growth, as per its commitments ...

Cosatu critiques Finance Minister's Budget as insufficient for economic growth

Ashley Lechman|Published

Cosatu expresses concerns over Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget, highlighting the need for more support for low-income earners and a call for a national ...

Read Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's full budget speech here

Enoch Godongwana|Published

South Africa's Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana delivered his Budget speech on Wednesday. Read his full speech here.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces third Budget speech date

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the date for the third Budget speech, highlighting the impact of recent VAT discussions and the importance of coalition ...

Jonas’s US envoy role under spotlight as MTN’s anti-terrorism lawsuit lingers

Edward West|Published

MTN Group is embroiled in a high-stakes lawsuit under the US Anti-Terrorism Act, coinciding with the controversial appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa's ...

Passion to profession: how Nadia Koegelenberg built a thriving pet photography business

Ashley Lechman|Published

Nadia Koegelenberg, founder of Moonrise Creative Studio, shares her journey of combining her love for animals and photography into a successful pet photography business ...

'Liberation Day' tariffs paused by Trump, but not for China

Ashley Lechman|Published

The US President said that he would be pausing all tariffs imposed on various nations that he announced last week, however, doubled down on China's tariffs and announced a ...

Political tensions rise as Budget narrowly passes with VAT Hike, set to be challenged in court

Ashley Lechman|Published

The Government of National Unity faces its biggest test as the narrowly-passed National Budget with its controversial VAT increase sparks political tension. With ...

What the world said about Trump's tariffs

AFP|Published

The Flag of the United States of America. Here are international reactions so far regarding US President Donald Trump's tariffs.