From a Spark in Soweto to a Sweet Empire: How Mems Ramaila is Redefining South Africa’s Honey Industry
In 2019, amidst the vibrant hustle of Vilakazi Street in Soweto, a casual conversation between a lucerne farmer and a…
Conditional Lifeline: Treasury Releases R13.5bn to Municipalities but Warns of December Freeze
South Africa’s National Treasury has agreed to release the remaining July 2026 Local Government Equitable Share allocations to 69 defaulting…
South African Exporters Strike Gold at FILDA 2026, Unlocking Angola as a Gateway to Regional Growth
LUANDA, ANGOLA — South African businesses are returning from the 2026 Feira International de Angola (FILDA) with substantial commercial traction,…
Free State ANC Mourns the Passing of Former PEC Member Thembeni ‘Skully’ Nxangisa
BLOEMFONTEIN — The African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State is mourning the death of former Provincial Executive Committee…
Gauteng Government and Taxi Sector Avert Shutdown with Landmark Breakthrough Deal
JOHANNESBURG — In a critical move to safeguard South Africa’s economic heartbeat, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has…
Beyond the Raw Export: How South Africa’s Essential Oils Sector Could Fuel the Next Industrial Leap
South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its economic transformation strategy, and the answer to its industrialisation push may…
SA Exporters Tap Into Lucrative Angolan Opportunities at FILDA 2026
LUANDA — South African businesses are making significant inroads into the Angolan market, reporting promising trade leads at the ongoing…
SARB Holds Policy Rate at 7% Amid Global Volatility and Sticky Inflation
Johannesburg — Navigating a treacherous combination of Middle East geopolitics, fluctuating oil prices, and domestic structural headwinds, the South African…
South African Retail Sales Hold Steady as Fashion and Niche Retailers Drive May Growth
South Africa’s retail sector demonstrated continued resilience mid-year, backed by steady growth across key consumer categories. According to the latest…
Inflation Edges Up to 5.0% as Transport Costs Accelerate Pressure
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s annual headline consumer price inflation climbed to 5.0% in June 2026, up from 4.5% in May,…