The Business Weekly

Economy

African economic growth projected to slow down

In view of the tensions unfolding in the Middle East, Mr. Seedy Keita, Chairman of the African Caucus and Minister…

Sugar industry to focus on diversification

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi, has hailed the signing of Phase Two of the…

WBG and IMF to hold annual meeting in Abu Dhabi

Washington, DC: The 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund will take place in Abu Dhabi,…

B-BBEE a critical instrument for redress

In conversation about the overall state of the South African economy and global trading environment, the Minister of Trade, Industry…

Macroeconomy policies drivers of global imbalance

Washington, DC – April 6, 2026: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the IMF staff policy paper on Understanding…

Middle East war disrupts global energy supply

Washington, DC – April 1, 2026: The Heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank…

Treasury reduces fuel levy by R3 as part of relief

To cushion customers from the impact of historic fuel prices increases due to the escalation in conflict in the Middle…

AfriForum demands disclosure of fuel reserves status

Given the continued and escalation of the conflict in the Middle East disrupting the supply of fuel across the globe,…

IMF to create new RCDC in Rome

By IMF Washington, DC – March 23, 2026: The IMF will create a new regional capacity development center (RCDC) in Rome,…

Minister Tau woos investors ahead of the 6th SAIC Conference

Pretoria – Government remains committed to accelerating socio-economic growth following a decade of tepid growth. The key priority for now…