The Business Weekly

Year: 2026

Perspective Matters: Business Unity South Africa Calls for Calm Amid U.S. Decision to End AGOA Access

JOHANNESBURG — Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has called for perspective following the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement that the United…

King Letsie III Issues Historic Call at Addis Ababa Summit: Ending Africa’s Hunger Crisis Requires Shifting from Relief to Structural Resilience

ADDIS ABABA — In a hard-hitting address that cut straight to the core of the continent’s developmental contradictions, His Majesty…

El Salvador’s Economic Resilience: IMF Praises Macroeconomic Progress Following Dan Katz’s Visit

SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador’s economic trajectory is drawing fresh praise from international financial institutions. Following a high-level visit to…

The Ballot Is Drawn: Coalitions Beckon as South Africa’s Voters Take the Reins

The noise of the campaign trial has finally faded, giving way to a decisive silence across South Africa’s municipal wards.…

Relief at the Pumps: South Africa Announces November 2026 Fuel Price Adjustments Amid Global Pressures and Government Intervention

South African motorists are set for a much-needed reprieve at the pumps this November, even as stubborn international headwinds and…

Trapped Behind the Screen: How One Survivor’s Search for a Better Life Led Through Southeast Asia’s Cyber-Slavery Networks

Introduction: A Promise on Facebook That Turned into a Nightmare For 24-year-old Sihle*, what began as a mother’s desperate quest…

Gauteng Department of Social Development Forges Alliance with Traditional Leaders to Safeguard Children’s Rights

JOHANNESBURG — In an effort to harmonize cultural heritage with child protection, the Gauteng Department of Social Development has reinforced…

US Trims AGOA Access for South Africa: Pretoria Moves to Cushion Exporters Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics

PRETORIA — The South African government has formally acknowledged a notification from Washington giving the country 60 days advance notice…

Security Cluster Assures Full Readiness for 2026 Local Government Elections as NATJOINTS Deploys Advanced Intelligence-Led Operations

PRETORIA — With South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections fast approaching, the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has…

IEC Braced for High-Stakes 2026 Local Government Elections as Special Voting Gets Underway

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has signalled its full operational readiness as special voting for the 2026 Local…