The Business Weekly

Economy

Global Energy Shocks and Domestic Realities: South Africa Navigates a Tightening Cycle

Global inflation accelerated through the first half of 2026, driven primarily by Middle East conflicts that disrupted energy supplies, widened…

Driving Self-Reliance: President Ramaphosa Launches CSIR’s FuturePharma Facility to Boost South Africa’s Health Security

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officiate the launch of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) FuturePharma facility…

Gauteng Shifts Gears: New Digital Licensing System Set to Modernize Public Transport and E-Hailing Regulation

Gauteng is officially taking a major step toward modernizing its transport sector with the launch of the Gauteng Public Transport…

Gauteng Moves to Transform Local Government Finances with New Continuous Audit Readiness Protocol

Gauteng’s local government landscape is embarking on a vital shift in fiscal management. Today, the Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance…

Unlocking State Assets: KZN and National Leaders Debut Property Finding Portal to Drive Growth

In a major push toward economic transparency and asset optimization, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) MEC of Public Works and Infrastructure, Mr. Lukas…

October Fuel Price Shock: Brent Crude Surge and Middle East Tensions Deliver Multi-Rand Blow to South African Consumers

South African motorists and households are bracing for a severe cost-of-living shock this week as the Department of Mineral and…

From Cape Town to Cairo: South Africa and Egypt Forge New Economic Path with Joint Business Council

South Africa has officially elevated its trade and economic partnership with Egypt by launching the Joint South Africa-Egypt Business Council.…

From Potential to Production: South Africa’s Hemp and Cannabis Sector Eyes 10% Annual Growth as Commercialisation Shifts Gears

South Africa’s nascent hemp and cannabis sector is moving rapidly past the era of regulatory promise and entering a high-stakes…

A New Dawn for Global R&D: U.S. Leads International Coalition in Endorsing the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science

KYOTO, JAPAN — As the global research landscape undergoes a historic transformation, the United States has stepped forward to helm…

Gauteng Unveils Digital Ecosystem to Transform Visitor Movement into Economic Growth

Gauteng has officially stepped up its economic and tourism strategy with the launch of the new Visit Gauteng Mobile App,…