22/03/2026
The Middle East war threatens the global and South African economy, driving up fuel prices, raising costs for businesses (especially… continue reading
15/03/2026
Municipalities like Johannesburg and eThekwini are losing 35-50% of water to leaks due to mismanagement, with revenue diverted from… continue reading
08/03/2026
Vincent Smith’s seven-year sentence for Bosasa bribes is the first major state capture conviction after years of waiting. The NPA… continue reading
01/03/2026
The Budget demonstrates continued fiscal discipline with a third consecutive primary surplus, a stabilising debt-to-GDP ratio, and strong SARS revenue… continue reading
22/02/2026
IMF reinforces BLSA’s message that OV reforms could deliver up to 9% in real output gains over the medium term… continue reading
15/02/2026
SONA delivered crucial clarity: the independent TSO will own and operate transmission assets and run the electricity market, resolving December’s… continue reading
08/02/2026
The BLSA Reform Tracker shows broad reform progress except in electricity, where December’s revised Eskom unbundling plan leaves transmission assets… continue reading
01/02/2026
Government must urgently finalise new energy vehicles policy, refine tariffs and deploy anti-dumping measures to protect vehicle manufacturers. Balancing China… continue reading
25/01/2026
South Africa showcased concrete reform achievements at Davos: the FATF grey list exit, a credit upgrade, stable electricity and logistics… continue reading
18/01/2026
The illicit economy has exploded from one-third to three-quarters of the cigarette market since 2019, destroying legitimate manufacturing jobs and… continue reading
11/01/2026
South Africa enters 2026 with high commodity prices, reliable electricity, stable finances and lower interest rates, creating the strongest foundation… continue reading
14/12/2025
The business-government partnership model proved its worth in 2025, delivering measurable progress across electricity, logistics, criminal justice and regulatory reform… continue reading
07/12/2025
South Africa’s latest GDP, investment and confidence data show clear signs of improving momentum. Fiscal discipline and the recent S&P… continue reading
30/11/2025
The next NDPP appointment is critical for business as rule of law failures impose huge transaction costs. Unlike SARS, which… continue reading
23/11/2025
South Africa successfully hosted the G20 and B20 summits, with the Leaders Declaration aligning strongly with B20 recommendations on African… continue reading