Business ANC calls urgent media briefing – DA not on the list Cape Town – The African National Congress (ANC) will hold a joint media briefing with several political parties —... Read more 24 Apr
Business VAT U-TURN! – Treasury drops hike after public outcry Cape Town – The South African Treasury has reversed the proposed VAT increase, maintaining the rate at 15%. The... Read more 24 Apr
Business Good news at last: Inflation hits new low Cape Town – South Africa’s inflation fell to 2.7% in March — its lowest level in nearly five years... Read more 23 Apr
Business Rating agencies don’t treat the Global South fairly: changes SA should champion in G20 hot seat Daniel Cash, Aston University Credit rating agencies like S&P Global and Fitch have an outsized influence on the economic... Read more 23 Apr
Business Ramaphosa digs in: No trim for bloated Cabinet Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to reduce or eliminate deputy minister positions despite concerns over... Read more 22 Apr
Business WATCH | Court clash! – DA and EFF fight back against VAT hike Cape Town – Watch live as the Western Cape High Court hears a case brought by the DA and... Read more 22 Apr
Business Solar is no longer just about powering homes – it’s about empowering homeowners Leading residential subscription-based solar energy provider, GoSolr, is poised to re-shape the industry with the launch of its innovative... Read more 22 Apr
Business No more global unity? – IMF chief says ‘get used to it’ Washington – Countries have no choice but to “make the best” of the fragmentation of the global economy by... Read more 20 Apr
Business Budget not final, but DA says ‘see you in court!’ Cape Town – Although budget consultations are still underway, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed that its leadership will... Read more 20 Apr
Business SA finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says Ricardo Amansure, Stellenbosch University About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to... Read more 19 Apr