Economy

Regulatory Backlog Clears, But Hundreds of Transport Licences Face Cancellation Over Non-Collection

Johannesburg — Gauteng’s public transport economy faces a minor logistical hurdle as the provincial government warns that over 400 valid…

A New Era for Biosecurity: Department of Agriculture and Industry Strike Historic Foot-and-Mouth Settlement

PRETORIA – In what is being hailed as a landmark turning point for South African biosecurity and public-private cooperation, the…

The Fiscal Guillotine: Why National Treasury is Forcing Local Government’s Hand

In a decisive move to curb the systemic rot plaguing South Africa’s local governance, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has…

South Africa Defends Forced Labour Laws in Washington, Seeks Exemption from Proposed US Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A high-level South African government delegation has formally mounted a defence against potential American trade penalties, testifying…

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…

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…

Confronting Gauteng’s R7.5 Billion Debt Trap: Treasury Admits Systemic Failures Hurt Businesses

JOHANNESBURG – In a rare display of institutional contrition, Gauteng MEC for Finance, Bonginkosi Dunga, has publicly confronted the provincial…

Global Outlook Resilient But Uneven as Multilateral Chiefs Urge Vigilance Over Middle East Shock

WASHINGTON, DC — In a powerful demonstration of institutional alignment, the heads of the world’s leading economic, energy, and trade…

Unlocking the Johannesburg-Tshwane Corridor: Gauteng’s K101 Upgrade Signals an Infrastructure-Led Economic Push

JOHANNESBURG — In a major boost to South Africa’s economic heartland, the Gauteng Provincial Government has officially unveiled the newly…

South Africa Secures Major Aviation Boost as Turkish Airlines Expands Network Ahead of Peak Summer Season

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s aggressive push to enhance its international air connectivity has secured another major victory. Turkish Airlines is…