The Business Weekly

Year: 2026

Harnessing State Purchasing Power: How Public Procurement Can Drive Innovation and Economic Resilience in South Africa

As South Africa navigates the rapidly shifting global economic landscape, the role of government spending is undergoing a strategic re-evaluation.…

Beyond the Classroom Walls: South Africa Celebrates Its Educators at the 26th National Teaching Awards

EKURHULENI — Standing before a rapt audience of educators, policymakers, and community leaders at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre…

From “Hell Affairs” to a Digital Quantum Leap: Inside Home Affairs’ Radical Transformation

Introduction: Dismantling the “Poisoned Chalice” When Dr. Leon Schreiber took office as South Africa’s Minister of Home Affairs twenty-seven months…

Ramaphosa to Lead SADC Delegation at AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in Egypt

EL-ALAMEIN — President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead the Southern African Development Community (SADC) delegation at the 8th African…

Youthful Brilliance and Generational Grit: Inside the 2026 GolfRSA Champion of Champions

It was a master-class in youthful fearlessness and timeless resilience. The 2026 GolfRSA Champion of Champions, delivered by The Courier…

SAFA Extends Condolences to U-23 Coach Raymond Mdaka Following Brother’s Passing

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of Eric Mdaka, the younger brother of…

Gauteng Liquor Board Slams Outlet Violence, Demands Tightened Security Ahead of Festive Season

JOHANNESBURG — The Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) has issued a stern condemnation of rising shootings, violence, and criminal activities plaguing…

Breach of Trust: Gauteng’s e-Panic App Security Flaw Sparks Legislative Outrage and POPIA Investigation Demands

The Gauteng Provincial Government is facing mounting political pressure following revelations that a critical security vulnerability in the official e-Panic…

Beyond Trade: France and South Africa Forge Deeper Industrial and Green Partnerships

JOHANNESBURG — Bilateral diplomacy is often measured in handshakes and communiqués, but in the executive boardrooms and industrial corridors of…

Bridging the Gap: South Africa’s PYEI Reports 139,693 New Youth Earning Opportunities in Q1 2026/27

South Africa’s structural unemployment puzzle remains one of the most formidable tests of post-apartheid economic policy. Yet, beneath the grim…