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South Africa’s Current Account Surplus Swells to R190.7 Billion in Q1 2026

Johannesburg – South Africa’s economic landscape saw a significant shift in the opening quarter of 2026, driven by a booming…

IEC Sounds Alarm Over Unlawful Branding Use Ahead of November Local Elections

JOHANNESBURG — With political temperatures rising ahead of South Africa’s highly anticipated Local Government Elections on November 4, 2026, the…

AIP Publishers Represent South Africa at a Seminar on Friendship-City Cultural Exchanges for Indian Ocean Countries in China

By AIP JOHANNESBURG, June 12, 2026 – The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) is pleased to announce that its members,…

Green Transition: The Untapped Frontier for South Africa’s Youth Entrepreneurs

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s transition toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy is no longer just an environmental necessity; it has emerged…

South Africa’s GDP Edges Higher in Q1 2026, Powered by Finance and Agriculture Amid Manufacturing Drag

PRETORIA – South Africa’s economy maintained a modest upward trajectory in the opening quarter of 2026, expanding by 0.5%. This…

Turbocharging South Africa’s SEZs: Inside the Blueprint to Unlock Growth and Cut Red Tape

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have long been heralded as the silver bullets for the nation’s…

South Africa Mourns the Passing of King Makhosonke II of the amaNdebele Nation

PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness following the passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II, the reigning…

AmaNdebele King Makhosonke II Passes Away; Tributes Pour In for Traditional Leader

PRETORIA — The amaNdebele nation is in mourning following the passing of His Majesty Ingwenyama Makhosonke II Mabena, the King…

South Africa’s Timber Trade Strategy: the dtic Bets on WoodEX 2026 to Galvanise Industrial Growth

JOHANNESBURG — As South Africa navigates a critical phase of economic restructuring, industrial policy has increasingly pivoted toward resource-based sectors…

South Africa Advances Power Sector Reform as Eskom Restructuring Task Team Targets Independent Grid Operator

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is taking a definitive step toward reshaping its energy landscape as the Eskom Restructuring Task Team…