Economy

South Africa and Namibia Seal Seven Deals at Bi-National Commission to Elevate Regional Integration

PRETORIA — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed their countries’ long-standing strategic partnership during…

Wings of Recovery: How New Air Links Are Cementing Indonesia-China Economic Ties

In a strategic bid to capitalize on a robust post-pandemic travel rebound, Indonesia is leaning heavily into expanded aviation infrastructure…

Gauteng’s Industrial Pivot: How the New Manufacturing Centre of Excellence is Rewriting South Africa’s Economic Playbook

GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA — In the high-stakes arena of global industrial competition, a quiet but profound shift is occurring within…

Gauteng Department of Economic Development Urges Consumers to Build Resilience as National Savings Month Kicks Off

JOHANNESBURG — As South Africans navigate a complex and often volatile economic landscape, the Gauteng Department of Economic Development has…

South Africa’s SEZ Strategy Pivots to Private Partnership as Minister Parks Tau Details R31.7 Billion Investment Milestone

DURBAN — At the opening of the Second International Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Conference in KwaZulu-Natal, Minister of Trade, Industry…

Durban Takes Centre Stage as Gateway for Africa’s Industrial Renewal at Landmark SEZ Conference

As South Africa intensifies its efforts to secure inclusive growth and combat unemployment, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has positioned itself at the…

Reindustrialising South Africa: How SEZs and Structural Reforms Anchor Ramaphosa’s R890bn Investment Drive

At a time when South Africa’s macroeconomic landscape requires aggressive structural interventions, the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are being…

Beyond the ‘Pit’: South Africa Formulates Three-Pillar Strategy to Anchor Continental Green Manufacturing

SANDTON — Against a backdrop of shifting global supply chains, geopolitical realignments, and the rapid encroachment of artificial intelligence, South…

Track to Recovery: Inside South Africa’s Structural Shift toward Open Access Rail

Photo by the Dept. of Transport: Delegates in attendance at the 26th Africa Rail Conference and Exhibition. The debate surrounding…

Driving the “Made in Africa” Agenda: Steenhuisen to Open Manufacturing Indaba

In a major push for continental economic integration, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, John Steenhuisen, is…