Economy
SA won’t give up coal for foreign agendas, says Ramokgopa
Minister defends fossil fuel’s role in energy mix while seeking greater freedom for Eskom to compete
By Stella Mapenzauswa
Mining shrinks 2.7% in the second quarter, raising economic red flags
Mining output contracts 4.4% year on year in June, raising concerns about growth as the sector shrinks 2.7% in the second quarter
By Kabelo Khumalo
PODCAST | The cost of forex for local businesses
CEO Harry Scherzer says cross-border payments are now a margin-critical issue for SMEs
By Mudiwa Gavaza
July fuel price reprieve nudges economic activity index higher
Geopolitical risks and volatile oil markets cloud outlook for sustained recovery
By Stella Mapenzauswa
Food, wood, cars: factory output’s difficult June
Food and beverages lead declines, while the third-biggest drag was motor vehicles and parts
By Stella Mapenzauswa
‘Beyond depressing’: GNU gets the blame as youth joblessness spirals
The unemployment rate among the young surges to 47.4% as key sectors cut jobs
By Stella Mapenzauswa
How false declines on cards cost SA banks R2.6m a year
Outdated fraud systems lead to hidden revenue leakage and customer churn
By Stella Mapenzauswa
WATCH | SA’s jobless rate climbs to 33.6%
Business Day TV spoke to Tendani Mantshimuli, director at Muima Consulting
By Business Day TV
Jobless rate worsens to 33.6% with dire youth unemployment figures
Youth unemployment jumps to 47.4% as 264,000 more young people join jobless ranks
By Stella Mapenzauswa
Why new gas legislation alone won’t fix South Africa’s supply woes
Industry urges integrated execution of gas supply, financing and infrastructure
By Lindiwe Tsobo
NEWS ANALYSIS | SA’s China energy pitch now faces delivery test
Six manufacturers showed interest, but the government now faces the harder task of delivery
By Lindiwe Tsobo
ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Unemployment rate expected to rise again as jobs crisis deepens
Geopolitical tensions and oil shocks deepen strain on key industries
By Stella Mapenzauswa
Kganyago pushes for ‘risky’ structural reforms to spur economic growth
Reserve Bank governor urges shaking up the status quo to unlock sluggish growth
By Stella Mapenzauswa
WATCH | Africa’s strategic importance in the global economy is growing. Can it seize the opportunity?
SPONSORED | An in-depth look at how changing global supply chains, demand for critical minerals and shifting investment priorities are reshaping the narrative around Africa’s economic story
13 consecutive year-on-year of declining electricity generation in June
Electricity inflows into the country up 31.7% year on year while outflows slump 62.3%
By Stella Mapenzauswa
