The rand weakens amid Trump’s funding freeze and controversial land claims

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The South African rand weakened by more than 1% following Donald Trump's announcement to cut all federal funding to South Africa, amid escalating tensions over land ...

South Africa’s trade diplomacy under threat as US-Iran tensions escalate

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South Africa faces increasing pressure to navigate complex diplomatic waters as the US administration intensifies its stance against Iran, threatening both trade ...

Luno calls for new regulations to spur South Africa's cryptocurrency growth

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Leading cryptocurrency exchange Luno appeals to South African Treasury for crucial regulatory reforms, warning that the country risks falling behind in the digital ...

Microsoft pledges R5. 4bn investment in South Africa's AI and data infrastructure

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Microsoft announces a groundbreaking R5. 4 billion investment in South Africa, aimed at training one million citizens in AI and creating vital employment opportunities ...

Silicosis payments to miners and their families reach R2bn under Tshiamiso Trust

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"Six major South African mining companies celebrate as occupational lung disease compensation payments through the Tshiamiso Trust exceed R2 billion, marking a pivotal ...

Bidvest secures UK competition authotities approval to buy Citron

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South African services giant Bidvest receives green light from UK competition authority for acquisition of Citron, marking significant expansion in global hygiene ...

Ernst Roets and the misrepresentation of South Africa's progress

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This article critiques Ernst Roets' divisive rhetoric on South Africa's unity project, highlighting the historical struggles for democracy and the importance of ...

Business confidence in South Africa stalls amid Agoa concerns after US withdraws aid

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South African business confidence remains unchanged at 45 points in Q1 2025, with new vehicle sales showing strong performance while other sectors face challenges ...

JSE stocks rise as rand strengthens on hopes of compromise in US tariff dispute

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The JSE All Share Index climbed over 1% while the rand reached its strongest level in seven days, boosted by potential trade compromises between North American nations ...

MTN Group partners with Ghana to empower youth through coding and AI skills

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MTN Group and the Ghanaian government have joined forces to launch an ambitious digital skills programme aimed at training one million coders. The landmark agreement, ...

Conflicting union responses over potential pension contribution pause at GEPF

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South African labour unions are deeply divided over a government proposal to temporarily suspend employer contributions to the Government Employees Pension Fund ...

Agriculture set to drive South Africa's economic recovery in 2025

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South Africa's agricultural sector shows remarkable resilience with a 17. 2% growth in Q4 2024, leading economic recovery amid structural improvements and optimistic ...

South Africa's GDP grows 0. 6% in 2024, economic outlook remains cautious for 2025

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South Africa's economy grew by 0. 6% in 2024, falling short of government projections despite improvements in power supply. While some sectors showed promise, seven ...

South Africa dodges technical recession in Q4 with 0. 6% GDP growth in 2024

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South Africa's economy showed resilience in 2024 with a 0. 6% growth rate, narrowly avoiding a technical recession despite falling short of projections. While the ...

South Africa's automotive industry sees resurgence with February sales up 7. 3%

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The Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) on Monday reported that aggregate domestic new vehicle sales in February 2025 totalled 47 978 units, reflecting an increase ...

Manufacturing sector in SA continues decline amid power woes, global trade tensions

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South Africa's manufacturing sector remained under pressure in February, with the Absa PMI falling to 44. 7 amid persistent load shedding, global trade tensions, ...

Government takes bold steps to revitalise the logistics as World Bank highlights inclusive growth

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The South African government announces ambitious plans to revolutionise the logistics sector, backed by World Bank support, with key focus on rail infrastructure ...

Ramaphosa calls for trade-offs as Cabinet faces national budget impasse

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President Ramaphosa addresses GNU budget challenges and proposed VAT increases as South Africa faces crucial fiscal decisions. Finance Minister's budget presentation ...

DBSA and IFAD forge partnership to boost rural economic development in Africa

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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have formed a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionise ...

Swazi Tshabalala announces candidacy for African Development Bank presidency

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Swazi Tshabalala, former AfDB senior vice president, launches her bid for the bank's presidency with South African government backing. With three decades of experience ...

SA consumers could see 2% VAT hike proposal toppling steady inflation environment

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Economists believe that headline inflation remains well-contained despite a slight acceleration and that the new CPI weights could lead to softer inflation outcomes. ...

Inflation rise to force South African consumers to pay more at the tills

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This headline print comes as Eskom has been granted a tariff increase of more than 12% for the next financial year, which is going to cripple household income expenditures ...

Sibanye-Stillwater pulls out of Rhyolite Ridge lithium project in the US

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The Rhyolite Ridge Project, which was initially announced to be part of a joint venture back in September 2021, aimed to capitalise on the growing demand for lithium ...

South African Reserve Bank warns of economic shock amid VAT increase debates

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VAT is seen as a regressive tax that disproportionally negatively affects the poor.

South African Reserve Bank warns of economic shock amid VAT increase debates

Siphelele Dludla|Published

VAT is seen as a regressive tax that disproportionally negatively affects the poor.

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