Category: BUSINESS
PGM drives SA mining output increase in April
South Africa’s mining production continued to rise, increasing by 8.2% year-on-year in April from 2.5% the previous month. According to data released by Statistics South Africa, the strong recovery was
Read MoreMacpherson flags government’s R6 billion spend on private leasing – SABC News
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson says government continues to spend about R6 billion a year on private leasing, despite the state owning large portions of land and
Read MoreTax practitioners call for compliance ahead of filing season
Tax practitioners have encouraged South Africans to avoid unnecessary delays and penalties as tax season approaches. They say people need to familiarise themselves with the tax system and understand their
Read MoreAppointment of SAPO Board vital to stabilise postal service: Cosatu
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) says the appointment of a Board for the South African Post Office (SAPO) is important for the restoration of stability at the
Read MoreEskom Green will bring the price of electricity down: Ramokgopa – SABC News
Government says it’s pinning hopes on renewable energy to drastically cut South Africa’s high electricity costs. This follows the official launch of ‘Eskom Green’, a new platform by the power
Read MoreSlowdown in GDP growth in coming quarters expected due to Middle East war effects
Economic growth is expected to decline in the coming months as the effects of the conflict in the Middle East has had on oil prices and its impact on inflation
Read MoreSA-Italy agriculture forum aims to deepen cooperation: Steenhuisen – SABC News
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says the inaugural South Africa-Italy Agriculture Business Forum is one of the most dynamic agricultural partnerships between South Africa and a leading European agricultural nation. He
Read MorePost Office records reduced net loss for financial year ending March – SABC News
The South African Post Office (SA Post Office) says it recorded a reduced net loss for the financial year ending in March this year. The loss decreased from R514 million
Read MoreSA’s economy increases by 0.5%: Stats SA
South Africa’s economy has grown modestly by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026 from 0.4% in last quarter of 2025. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats
Read MoreEconomists foresee GDP growth as youth turn to online income – SABC News
Economic analysts are expecting positive economic growth figures for the first quarter of 2026 when Statistics South Africa releases gross domestic product (GDP) data this morning. The anticipated growth is
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