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 in a UN-backed coalition of borrower countries... 

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index decreased to 40 in the third quarter, from 43 in the second quarter, with 60% of respondents dissatisfied... 

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R49.8-billion in the second quarter, up from R20.3-billion in the previous quarter, the central bank said on Tuesday. The South African... 

The world needs to contend with a new, “fragile”, reality – while the world economy and trade continue to grow, debt levels and geopolitical stresses are undeniable and risks are increasing, which... 

While the recently published draft Electricity Pricing Policy, which is due to be finalised by March 2027, will support a competitive electricity market, the launch of the South African Wholesale... 

Ratings agency Moody's on Friday downgraded Botswana's domestic- and foreign-currency long-term issuer ratings to "Baa2" from "Baa1", citing an expected deterioration in the country's public... 

South Africa’s transition to a lower-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for local manufacturing, but unlocking these opportunities will require predictable demand, suitable... 

South Africa's central bank raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 7.25% on Wednesday, saying it wanted to steer inflation towards its 3% target. The decision by policymakers at... 

South African inflation picked up slightly in August, but analysts said the smaller-than-expected uptick was unlikely to influence the central bank's interest-rate announcement later in the day.... 

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) has confirmed that its fabricating members have experienced supply constraints following the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa's... 

South Africa will need more than $8-billion to revive two mothballed state-owned refineries, officials told lawmakers, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on... 

The latest 'Chief Economists’ Outlook' report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), published on Tuesday, shows that 56% of the chief economists surveyed believe that the global economy is stabilising... 

Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green has launched a proprietary renewable-energy operating system that combines AI with the larger group’s actuarial expertise to offer its business clients a... 

Botswana now expects a much smaller budget deficit this fiscal year thanks to higher-than-expected revenue from the central bank and measures to contain spending, Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe... 

A South African consortium led by former Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman is working with Rothschild & Co on a bid to bring Formula One racing back to the African continent. Froneman, mining... 

Global trade credit insurance provider Allianz Trade has, in its 'Sector Atlas 2026' report, concluded that a three-speed global economy is emerging, created by investment in AI, international... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has released preliminary determinations arising from the second phase of its wide-ranging steel tariff review, which has so... 

African central banks from South Africa to Egypt are poised to keep their interest rates high for longer, seeking to shield their economies from shocks such as surging energy prices caused by the... 

There are fresh moves under way to persuade government to implement additional duty rebates on long-steel products being imported into South Africa amid reports of supply shortages that have arisen... 

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the increasing focus on infrastructure as South Africa seeks to arrest decay and lay the foundations for a return to growth, as well as the role of... 

The World Bank Group has announced that, during fiscal year (FY) 2026, it mobilised a greater amount of private capital than it had done in any year since it was set up in 1944. The private capital... 

South Africa's consumer confidence improved in the third quarter, a survey showed on Thursday, although consumer spending is expected to remain subdued in the coming months due to uncertainty... 

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Poland’s State development bank, has confirmed an allocated financing facility exceeding $1.1-billion, earmarked specifically for trade, joint ventures (JVs) and... 

South African inflation expectations stabilised in the third quarter, a survey showed on Wednesday, after a steep rise in the previous quarter because of the oil price shock triggered by the Iran... 

Business Unity South Africa has lent its voice to the recent outrage expressed by all sectors of South Africa’s society, following the discovery of eight women’s bodies, in murder cases being... 

South Africa’s government has resolved the country’s recurring power outages and is racing to fix its crumbling water infrastructure. But, business leaders warn, it’s sleepwalking into another... 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday the US was announcing a new visa restriction policy targeting some foreign nationals from South Africa as President Donald Trump's administration... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says government views green hydrogen as a key catalyst that could advance South Africa’s reindustrialisation. He was speaking at the Africa Green... 

The Centre for Development and Enterprise has issued an urgent directive to political parties ahead of the upcoming November local government election, warning that Johannesburg's compounding... 

The World Trade Organization on Tuesday urged its members to reform global trade rules or risk a slide into fragmentation that could significantly reduce economic output and hit poorer countries... 

South Africa's rand weakened against the dollar on Tuesday as a stronger greenback, high energy prices, and softer precious metals heightened concerns over inflation and a wider import bill. At... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to leveraging its BRICS membership to drive domestic economic growth, expand trade and solidify bilateral ties with India.... 

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has dismissed Kedibone Madiehe as CEO of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), effective from September 8, following a sanction of dismissal... 

BRICS finance chiefs and central bank governors on Friday reiterated calls for urgent reform of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to give emerging and developing economies a greater... 

India will host the BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend, seeking to lift the bloc's global profile even as the US-led war on Iran splits its membership, with Tehran and Abu Dhabi on opposing sides... 

South Africa recorded a current account deficit in the second quarter after a strong surplus in the first three months of this year, as the Iran war drove import costs sharply higher, central bank... 

South Africa must enshrine its reform process in law to guarantee the momentum gained under President Cyril Ramaphosa endures after he leaves office, said the head of a key business lobby group....