The Business Weekly

Month: October 2026

China’s Zero-Tariff Treatment: Securing South Africa’s Export Future and Job Market Beyond 2028

South Africa’s trade landscape is entering a transformative era, driven by strategic bilateral cooperation and visionary market diversification. Speaking at…

South Africa Launches Bold Reset of Local Government to Rescue Faltering Municipalities

Nearly three decades after laying the foundation for post-apartheid municipal governance, South Africa has initiated a sweeping overhaul of its…

Lizelle van der Merwe Appointed as New CEO of South African Insurance Association, Succeeding Viviene Pearson

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA) has announced the appointment of Ms Lizelle van der Merwe as its new Chief…

New Front Row, New Leadership, and a Landmark Fifty for Ngxingolo as Springbok Women Prep for Ireland Test

CAPE TOWN — The Springbok Women enter a defining new chapter at Athlone Stadium this Saturday, stepping out for the…

Gauteng Government and DBSA Forge Strategic Partnership to Ignite Joburg CBD Revitalisation

The Gauteng Provincial Government has taken a decisive step toward reversing urban decay and restoring the economic vitality of the…

Restoring Dignity to Merafong: Gauteng Leadership Hands Over 283 Homes at Elijah Barayi Mega Project

The Gauteng Provincial Government has reached a crucial milestone in its housing delivery mandate, with Premier Panyaza Lesufi leading the…

Gauteng Education MEC Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse After Soweto School Visit

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, visited Busisiwe Primary School in Soweto following disturbing allegations…

Gauteng Moves to Overhaul Licensing and Curb Corruption with Proposed Driving School Technical Committee and Booking Pilot

JOHANNESBURG — In a major push to reform driver training and streamline licensing services, the Gauteng Department of Roads and…

Gauteng Health Urges Vigilance and Precautions During International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

As communities across the globe observe International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from 18 to 24 October 2026 under the theme…

Gauteng Steps Up Fight Against Substance Abuse With State-of-the-Art Revamp of Soshanguve Facility

JOHANNESBURG — In a major boost to public health infrastructure in the province, Gauteng is expanding its inpatient capacity to…