The Business Weekly

Year: 2026

Pretoria and Paris Solidify Strategic Alliance as Ramaphosa Champions Economic and Multilateral Cooperation

PARIS — On Friday, 10 July 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with French President Emmanuel Macron in France,…

IMF Approves $443.8 Million Payout for Tanzania as Economic Reforms Hold Steady

WASHINGTON, DC — In a major vote of confidence for East Africa’s transition economy, the Executive Board of the International…

Gulf on the Brink: UN Chief Pleads for Diplomacy as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

LONDON — The Middle East stands on the precipice of a full-scale regional conflict after a fragile ceasefire collapsed into…

South African Sport Mourns the Tragic Loss of Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini

PRETORIA — A dark cloud has fallen over the South African sporting fraternity following the devastating and untimely passing of…

The Kingdom Rises: Kaizer Chiefs and Kappa Unveil Striking 2026/27 Kits

JOHANNESBURG — In a perfect marriage of rich footballing heritage and cutting-edge street-wear fashion, Kaizer Chiefs and Italian sportswear giants…

Gauteng’s Upgraded K101 Corridor Set to Unlocking Economic Mobility and Regional Growth

JOHANNESBURG — In a move set to bolster economic infrastructure and streamline regional transit, the Gauteng Provincial Government officially unveiled…

From Social Critic to Mayoral Contender: Ntsiki Mazwai Launches Bold Bid for Johannesburg

JOHANNESBURG — In a definitive shift from public commentary to active politics, cultural figure and activist Ntsiki Mazwai has officially…

Gauteng COGTA and Sedibeng District Intensify Oversight to Drive Emfuleni Local Municipality Turnaround

JOHANNESBURG — In a major push to rescue the embattled Emfuleni Local Municipality from its ongoing governance and financial crises,…

FINANCIAL TOUGH LOVE: Free State Finance MEC Backs National Treasury’s Decisive Crackdown on Municipalities

BLOEMFONTEIN — In a major move aimed at curbing systemic financial mismanagement, the Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development…

Ramaphosa Commences Official Visit to France, Anchoring Global Education and Historic Ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in France for a high-profile, three-day Official Visit spanning July 10 to 12,…