Nigerians displaced as rents double in inflation-hit Lagos
Lagos – Nigeria’s economic crisis is hitting renters in Lagos hard as landlords pass down the costs of spiralling... Read more
28 Feb
South Africa sky-high jobless rate drops slightly
Johannesburg – South Africa’s unemployment rate edged downward at the end of 2024, but remains among the world’s highest... Read more
19 Feb
Tesla begins hiring in India after Musk and Modi meet
Mumbai — Electric vehicle maker Tesla has begun hiring in India, with the company of tycoon Elon Musk issuing... Read more
18 Feb
Trump administration begins firing probationary staff
Washington — US President Donald Trump’s administration has begun laying off probationary employees as it moves to the next... Read more
14 Feb
Sustainable economic growth in SA will come from renewables, not coal: what our model shows
Andrew Phiri, Nelson Mandela University Coal fired power stations produce 85% of South Africa’s electricity, making the country the... Read more
14 Feb
SA must prioritise jobs, growth – Ramaphosa
Cape Town – South Africa’s new unity government must urgently boost economic growth to create jobs and cut poverty,... Read more
7 Feb
SA’s debt has skyrocketed – new rules are needed to manage it
Robert Botha, Stellenbosch University South Africa’s fiscal trajectory paints a concerning picture. Public expenditure exceeds revenue. As a result... Read more
5 Feb
Ramaphosa to lead keynote at 2025 Mining Indaba in Cape Town
Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver a keynote address at the Investing in African Mining... Read more
3 Feb
Hefty fuel increase expected for February
Cape Town — Motorists can expect to dig deep into their pockets as fuel prices across all fuel grades... Read more
1 Feb
Reserve Bank cuts interest rate again to revive economy
Johannesburg – South Africa’s central bank cut its interest rate on Thursday for the third consecutive time to revive... Read more
31 Jan
