Business

China's exports to Africa surged 24.7% to $140.79B in Jan-Aug 2025, boosting infrastructure but risking dependency. Explore the trade boom's pros, cons, and path to balanced growth.

Vodacom launches a R36 billion ($2.1B) bid to raise its Safaricom stake to 55%, gaining majority control of Kenya’s telecom and M-Pesa giant in a game-changing East Africa expansion.

Enpower Trading has made history as South Africa’s first private company to join the Southern African Power Pool and secure a cross-border trading licence. With Eskom delivering over 275 load-shedding-free days and sweeping market reforms now in place, the stage ...

US snubs Ramaphosa, bans South Africa from G20 2026, and slaps 30% tariffs on citrus — threatening 140,000 jobs and R10 billion in exports.

Pick n Pay CFO Lerena Olivier will step down in August 2026 after steering the retailer through crippling losses, riots, and a R12.5bn recapitalisation. As auditing veteran Tina Rookledge prepares to take over, the announcement comes just days after Walmart ...

The EU and South Africa have just sealed a €25 billion minerals partnership — one of the biggest green resource deals in history. Over the next decade, R500 billion will flow into platinum and cobalt mining, refining hubs, green hydrogen ...

In a game-changing R8 billion partnership, SMH Rail and Transnet are reviving Gauteng’s dormant freight lines, creating 2,000 jobs and powering economic growth. Led by Dipuo Mosana-Khumalo, this deal brings advanced locomotives, smart infrastructure, and new opportunities for welders, drivers, ...

South Africa’s exit from the FATF grey list on October 24, 2025, slashes bank fees, cuts SME loan rates, and unlocks up to R200 billion in FDI—fueling growth from township tech hubs to global trade.

Beneath Table Mountain, a silent crisis grips South Africa’s corporate world. As of October 27, 2025, women’s representation on JSE-listed company boards lingers at 19.1%—unchanged since 2020. While nations like Norway charge toward parity with quotas, South Africa’s stagnation signals ...

South Africa’s vanadium riches in Limpopo are fueling a global EV battery boom. As demand for vanadium redox flow batteries soars, the Steelpoortdrift Project is set to triple output, create jobs, and position South Africa as a key player in ...

South Africa’s exit from the FATF grey list on October 24, 2025, unlocks R100 billion in foreign investment, sparking job creation in Gauteng’s economic hubs and township SMEs. Lower banking costs and a stronger rand signal growth, with 200,000 jobs ...

Germany's auto industry is in crisis, shedding 51,500 jobs in the past year—a 6.7% workforce cut. The shift to electric vehicles (EVs), U.S. tariffs, and weak global demand are hammering giants like Volkswagen and Bosch. With 112,000 jobs already lost ...

The U.S. government shutdown, now in its 26th day, is rippling far beyond Washington. National parks are closing, retirees face delays in benefit updates, and detention centers are under strain as oversight wanes. The lapse has also triggered global consequences, ...

South Africa’s Western Cape is set for a dual boom in citrus exports and tech innovation, thanks to new BRICS trade deals. Citrus farmers and tech entrepreneurs alike stand to benefit from expanded markets, job creation, and strategic economic diversification ...

The US government shutdown, now in its third week, is sending ripple effects through South Africa’s economy. Key exports—including minerals and fruit—face delays and potential tariff hits as preferential trade access under AGOA hangs in the balance. The rand is ...

Pretoria’s 2025 hybrid offices blend AI, eco-friendly designs, and flexible layouts to boost productivity, employee well-being, and sustainability. From acoustic pods to smart technology, businesses are creating healthier, efficient workspaces that prioritize people and the planet, setting a new standard ...

In Pretoria, vinyl records are making a stylish comeback this October. From Hatfield record shops to retro DJ nights, the city is reconnecting generations through the warm crackle of analog sound. Vinyl enthusiasts can hunt for hidden gems, enjoy community ...

The US government shutdown is causing global economic ripples, affecting South African exports, commodities, and the Rand. While trade diversification offers relief, prolonged US gridlock creates volatility and uncertainty for investors and businesses alike.

South Africa’s industrial property sector, especially warehouses and logistics hubs, is emerging as a resilient investment amid soaring unemployment and slow GDP growth. With rising e-commerce demand and strategic auctions on the horizon, both SMEs and investors have new opportunities ...

South Africa stands at a crossroads as sweeping new global tariffs and export controls reshape trade flows. With tensions escalating between major powers, the nation’s mineral and automotive sectors face mounting risks—but also new openings. As trade routes shift eastward, ...

Direct India-China flights resume after five years, potentially lowering logistics costs and smartphone prices for South African consumers. Here's what the trade thaw means for Xiaomi imports and budget-savvy shoppers.

Eskom has posted its first profit in eight years, a R16 billion turnaround that signals progress in its recovery plan. But with load shedding still biting and tariffs climbing nearly 13% in 2025, the question remains: is this a lasting ...

Coca-Cola Beverages SA to cut 680 jobs in major restructuring. Unions protest, ANC policies blamed as economic pressures threaten SA’s manufacturing sector.

JLR’s Executive Director of Industrial Operations, Barbara Bergmeier confirms Nitra will be producing electric vehicles by the end of the decade