Continental Heavyweights Converge: South Africa and Kenya Aim for ‘Strategic Partnership’
PRETORIA — In a move signalling a major geopolitical and economic realignment on the continent, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Anchoring the Future: SADC and Germany Forge Strategic Roadmap Ahead of 2027 Bilateral Negotiations
GABORONE — In an era defined by fragmenting global supply chains, heightened geopolitical friction, and accelerating climate risks, regional blocs…
RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI): Middle East Tensions Interrupt Business Confidence Recovery
By RMB/BER/ Isaah Mhlanga: Chief Economist Middle East tensions interrupt business confidence recovery The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) fell…
Banyana Banyana Touch Down in Japan as WAFCON Preparations Heat Up
OSAKA, Japan — South Africa’s senior women’s national football team, Sasol Banyana Banyana, have safely arrived and settled into their…
SIU Exposes R8 Million Bursary Scandal in Free State Premier’s Office
BLOEMFONTEIN — The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed a scathing report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) that exposes gross…
Legal Battle Ends: Court Confirms Dissolution of Ngwathe Council
In a landmark decision for local governance, the finalisation of a lengthy legal battle has cleared the way for the…
Green Shoots in South Africa’s Macro Economy: Fiscal Consolidation, Infrastructure Commitments, and Structural Reforms
South Africa’s long-strained macroeconomic framework is exhibiting structural signs of stabilization, supported by an improving rating landscape, strong fiscal returns,…
SOUTH AFRICA AND KENYA TO HOST A BUSINESS FORUM IN GAUTENG
The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the dtic) will host a Business Forum that will bring together business representatives,…
IMF Taps Former Polish Finance Minister Mateusz Szczurek to Lead European Department
WASHINGTON, DC — In a move that signals a focus on deep policy experience and fiscal discipline, International Monetary Fund…
Bafana Bafana Touch Down in Mexico Ahead of Epic World Cup Opener
PACHUCA, Mexico — The wait is officially over. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana have safely arrived at their base camp in…
