Yogashen Pillay

Government spending can help drive economic growth — but only up to a point, according to new research from the School of Economics and Finance at the University of the Witwatersrand.

SOUTH Africa's steel industry has received a temporary tariff shield against Chinese imports, but economists warn the move could also increase costs for manufacturers and consumers across the economy.

GOVERNMENT spending can help drive economic growth — but only up to a point, according to new research from the School of Economics and Finance at the University of the Witwatersrand.

South Africa is stepping up its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) , with more than 23 million vaccine doses imported as the government and

South African business confidence remained subdued in the third quarter of 2026, with the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) slipping by one

SOUTH Africa is stepping up its fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), with more than 23 million vaccine doses imported as the government and the agricultural sector work to protect livestock, stabilise supply chains and safeguard export markets.

SOUTH African business confidence remained subdued in the third quarter of 2026, with the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) slipping by one point to 38, underscoring the persistent strain facing companies despite some easing in input-cost pressures.

MADUWA Paint World, founded by Soshanguve entrepreneur Rodney Maduwa, won the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge and its R1 million grand prize.

Maduwa Paint World, founded by Soshanguve entrepreneur Rodney Maduwa, won the 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge and its R1 million grand prize.

South African farmers are being urged to conserve water, avoid overstocking and prepare for fire and heat risks as El Niño conditions are expected to continue through the 2026/27 summer season.