Economy

Fuel prices drop despite levy increase

The announcement of fuel prices dropping is welcomed by motorists and consumers as well, but it is filled will mix…

SA economic growth has stagnated

South Africa has been on a recovery trajectory post COVID-19, which had international devastating effects; however, Stats SA shows that…

European countries in a fragmented world

By IMF Dubrovnik – June 2, 2025: The two-day international conference “Growth and Resilience of Central, Eastern and South-eastern European Countries…

FS budget remains unchanged

The Free State MEC for Finance Mr Ketso Makume presented his revised budget of R141.4 billion on 29 May 2025,…

DESTEA appoints six to Consumer Affairs Court

Consumers keep the economy going and their rights are essential for repeat business and value for money. The Free State…

Leaks are a challenge to water supply

During her official re-opening of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel (LHWPT) at the Ash River Outfall in Clarens, Free…

Vaal Central Water invests R5bn on infrastructure

The business community, in particular the mining sector and residents of the Free State and the Northern Cape will soon…

Mangaung Executive Mayor to table annual budget

The Executive Mayor of Mangaung Metro Cllr Gregory Nthatisi will this week Tuesday, 27 May 2025, table his budget which…

Annual Game Auction generates R12 million

The Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism hosted its two days 35th Annual Game Auction at Willem Pretorius…

Instability affects Chad economic growth

By IMF Washington, DC: At the request of the Chadian authorities, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Julien Reynaud…