Category: BUSINESS
Economist warns power price increases could put jobs at risk
Economist Dr. Frederich Kirsten has warned that the increase in electricity prices may affect job security as some small business owners may struggle to keep their businesses afloat. The National
Read MoreRamaphosa warns rogue justice system threatens economic growth – SABC News
President Cyril Ramaphosa says a rogue criminal justice system can be detrimental to South Africa’s economic growth and job creation. He says the value of commissions, such as the previous
Read MoreBuilding plans passed, buildings completed decline almost 6%
Building plans passed in the three months ending in January 2026, decreased by 10.5% compared with the previous three months. This is according to Stats SA selected building statistics of
Read MoreGauteng 2030 plan targets innovation, infrastructure, agro-processing
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has set out three key priorities as part of the province’s Economic Growth and Development Plan 2030. It is a strategic roadmap designed to accelerate economic
Read MoreMuthavhi elected as Samwu president
South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) Deputy General Secretary Nkhetheni Muthavhi has been elected as the union’s new president. Delegates attending the union’s 13th National Congress in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, elected
Read MoreIOM, Sweden partner to empower Southern African women in transport
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Swedish government have signed an agreement to boost safe, decent jobs and healthy environment for women in Southern Africa’s transport and logistics
Read MoreAdministrator to replace Ingonyama Trust Board: Minister Nyhontso
The Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says an administrator will replace the Ingonyama Trust Board. He announced the dissolution of the Board on Wednesday, saying it followed
Read MoreUS, Israeli war on Iran pushes up international oil prices – SABC News
The price of Brent Crude Oil remains volatile as a result of the war in the Middle East, surging to around $109 dollars a barrel. Iran’s Revolutions Guards have threatened
Read MoreConsumer inflation slows to 3%
There’s good news for consumers as inflation eased from 3.5% in January to 3% in February. That is according to Statistics South Africa’s latest data. It shows that contributions to
Read MorePassengers could be left in limbo over Easter weekend as SATAWU warns of strike
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) have warned of a looming bus strike, ahead of the Easter weekend. SATAWU says wage negotiations with the South African Road
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