The Business Weekly

Month: October 2026

Fuelling Growth: South Africa Champions Continental Energy Cooperation and Strategic Investment at APPO Forum

CAPE TOWN — Against a backdrop of shifting global energy markets, geopolitical tensions, and persistent supply chain volatility, South Africa…

South African Mining Slumps in August 2026: Production and Sales Take Heavy Hits

South Africa’s vital mining sector faced a severe downturn in August 2026, weighed down by sharp contractions in key commodities…

Building Resilience and Growth: African Caucus and IMF Chart a Course for Economic Transformation

Navigating Global Headwinds As policymakers gather for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, the economic trajectory of…

The Bangkok Blueprint: IMF and World Bank Unveil Global Strategy to Combat Cyber-Enabled Financial Fraud

As digital finance continues to reshape the global economy by expanding access and driving innovation, it has simultaneously unlocked a…

Game Changer or False Start? SAFA and Sports Ministry Clear the Air on South Africa’s VAR Roadmap

PRETORIA — The long-awaited arrival of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in South African football is gathering formidable momentum, but…

When earning a salary isn’t enough to stay out of debt

By René Moonsamy, Chairperson of the National Debt Counselling Association If you had a job and earned a regular salary,…

Gauteng Invests in Regional Logistics with Strategic Tshwane Bridge Overhaul

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, will be spearheading a vital infrastructure initiative with a sod-turning ceremony today…

Crackdown on Non-Compliance: Gauteng Traffic Inspectorate Intensifies Operations to Root Out Unsafe Vehicles

JOHANNESBURG — In a robust push to curb road fatalities and restore order on major provincial arteries, the Gauteng Traffic…

Gauteng Legislature Urges Matriculants to Stay Focused as 2026 NSC Examinations Get Underway

As thousands of Grade 12 learners across Gauteng step into examination halls to write their 2026 National Senior Certificate (NSC)…

COSATU at the Crossroads: President Zingiswa Losi Calls for Unity and Militancy Amid Factional Turbulence

Opening the 15th National Congress of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), President Zingiswa Losi delivered a crucial…