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A broad-based recovery in Logistics sector in Q1 2026

Logistics & Transport

A broad-based recovery in Logistics sector in Q1 2026

Issued by Ctrack 8 May 2026

The CSIR’s 2024 power generation statistics found that the power Eskom sells to South Africans is more than three times as expensive, on average, as what new wind and solar can deliver (R1.95 per kWh vs 50-60 cents per kWh). Above: Eskom’s Lethabo power station in the Free State. Photo: Simisa Bearbeitung (Auschnitt, Farben): Pechristener via

Coal, Oil & Gas

The Israel/US-Iran war is hitting South Africa hard – our oil dependency is why

Jo-Anne Smetherham and Yanga Malotana 8 May 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

Inflation edges up, but bigger price pressures still loom for South Africa

Katja Hamilton 24 Apr 2026

Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

PR & Communications

Communications under pressure: Why trust, visibility and reputation are shifting at once

Issued by Brandfundi 21 Apr 2026

The $750bn solution: How Afda alumnus Nkululeko Mdluli is disrupting global diagnostics

Higher Education

The $750bn solution: How Afda alumnus Nkululeko Mdluli is disrupting global diagnostics

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 3 Mar 2026

Empowering SMBs Is SA’s shortcut to 3 million jobs

SMEs

Empowering SMBs Is SA’s shortcut to 3 million jobs

Jordaan Burger 24 Feb 2026

South Africa to push ahead with splitting Eskom and creating a standalone transmission company

Energy

South Africa to push ahead with splitting Eskom and creating a standalone transmission company

Colleen Goko 13 Feb 2026

#BizTrends2026 | Fruit SA’s Fhumulani Ratshitanga: The global certainty deficit and its impact on agriculture

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | Fruit SA’s Fhumulani Ratshitanga: The global certainty deficit and its impact on agriculture

Fhumulani Ratshitanga 4 Feb 2026

2026 trade predictions strong amid barriers, DP World reveals

Logistics & Transport

2026 trade predictions strong amid barriers, DP World reveals

22 Jan 2026

#BizTrends2026 | DHL Express’s Venessa Dewing: How Africa’s logistics landscape will evolve in 2026

Trends

#BizTrends2026 | DHL Express’s Venessa Dewing: How Africa’s logistics landscape will evolve in 2026

Venessa Dewing 14 Jan 2026

China targets Africa’s strategic trade routes in New Year tour

Logistics & Transport

China targets Africa’s strategic trade routes in New Year tour

Joe Cash 7 Jan 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

From conflict to consensus: South Africa's success at G20 Leaders' Summit

Katja Hamilton 24 Nov 2025

Source: WDG Architecture. International Monetary Fund headquarters.

Finance

Africa expert panel proposes a new G20 debt refinancing initiative

20 Nov 2025

Source: GroundUp/Sechaba Mokhethi. A Qingjian Group Company plant in Qacha’s Nek during construction of the Makhaola Lerotholi Highway.

Construction & Engineering

Lesotho community left in ruins by highway project

Sechaba Mokhethi 14 Nov 2025

Insaaf Daniels, head of human capital at redPanda Software

#EvolutionofWork

How job hugging is impacting organisations and what to do about it

Insaaf Daniels 5 Nov 2025

Reform or privatisation? The 5th SOE conference 2025 tackles South Africa’s state-owned enterprise future

Financial Services

Reform or privatisation? The 5th SOE conference 2025 tackles South Africa’s state-owned enterprise future

Issued by MILLA SA 20 Oct 2025

Markets & Investment

Is a market correction on the horizon for South Africa? Investors weigh up recent gains

Luigi Marinus 20 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Global debt tops G20 agenda, South African central bank chief says

Karin Strohecker and Colleen Goko 16 Oct 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

Andrea Shalal 14 Oct 2025

Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad delivering the keynote address on day one of the Joburg Indaba 2025. Image supplied.

Mining

#JoburgIndaba: Anglo American CEO on South Africa's "unsupportive policy for exploration"

9 Oct 2025

Source: The Polihali Dam wall under construction. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 29 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters/Aly Song

Banking

Brics-backed bank plans first Indian rupee-denominated bond by end-March, sources say

Gopika Gopakumar 29 Sep 2025

Lesotho’s coat of arms at Makoanyane Square in Maseru. Tariff changes could halve the country’s exports to the United States, the International Monetary Fund has warned. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

HR & Management

Trump’s tariffs could cost Lesotho 30,000 jobs, the IMF warns

Sechaba Mokhethi 26 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Finance

US plans to extend Africa trade deal by a year, says Lesotho minister

Marafaele Mohloboli 25 Sep 2025

South Africa's Unemployment Crisis: Unpacking the Latest Numbers and the Bigger Picture

Education

South Africa's Unemployment Crisis: Unpacking the Latest Numbers and the Bigger Picture

Issued by Shaper 2 Jul 2025

Image credit: Jonas Von Werne on Pexels

Energy

UN's António Guterres urges world leaders to fast-track clean energy

24 Jul 2025

The Lobito Corridor: Angola’s chance to lead in regional logistics

Logistics & Transport

The Lobito Corridor: Angola’s chance to lead in regional logistics

Alexandre Silveira 11 Jul 2025

Source: African Development Bank Group.

Construction & Engineering

$474.6m funding for SA's energy and infrastructure overhaul

2 Jul 2025

Afreximbank launches African Trade Report 2025

Research

Afreximbank launches African Trade Report 2025

27 Jun 2025

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Zimbabwe says gold-backed currency stable but investor doubts persist

Chris Takudzwa Muronzi 19 Jun 2025

Advertising

Global ad spend projected to hit $1.16tn, despite economic volatility

12 Jun 2025

May cinema lineup: from Marvel adventures to South African dramas

Film

May cinema lineup: from Marvel adventures to South African dramas

Daniel Dercksen 30 Apr 2025

Source: ChatGPT.

Finance

SA's G20 leaders to gather in the US to drive change

16 Apr 2025

South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference

Agriculture

South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference

Wandile Sihlobo 15 Apr 2025

The ‘business confidence’ effect

Accounting & Auditing

The ‘business confidence’ effect

Pieter Faber, Issued by SAICA 11 Mar 2025

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

Materials & Equipment

ArcelorMittal closure confirmed, but hope floats in steel market

Lindsey Schutters 28 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Palesa Mokomele, head of Community Engagement and Communications at DKMS Africa.

Healthcare

Budget cuts loom: Can the private sector save SA's public health system?

21 Feb 2025

Climate Change

The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet

Bruce Campbell 6 Feb 2025

Source: ChatGPT

Trends

US deregulation under Trump serves as a boon for equities, a bane for climate change

David Crosoer 29 Jan 2025

Jaco Oosthuizen, Rectron category manager for mobility

Data & Analytics

Building an AI bridge for SA education gaps

Jaco Oosthuizen 19 Jan 2025

Source: © 123rf SA’s future economic performance will hinge mainly on domestic policy decisions says the NWU's PUI

Economy

SA economy: Negative trends are reversible - if the right steps are taken

19 Dec 2024

Source: G20 South Africa - @g20org

Finance

South Africa makes historic leap as first African nation to head the G20

Katja Hamilton 3 Dec 2024

Wage inequality in top ten South African retailers. Graphic: using data from

Remuneration & Payroll

Why wage inequality matters

Kwanele Ngogela and Mathieu Dasnois 15 Nov 2024

Climate Change

African countries shouldn’t have to borrow money to fix climate damage they never caused – economist

Carlos Lopes 6 Nov 2024

Image source: fauxels from

Management & Leadership

Strategic investment: Elevate company culture by potentialising people

Savina Harrilall 29 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

#Brics2024: Kazan Declaration pushes for new financial systems and peace initiatives

24 Oct 2024

Markets & Investment

FT Africa Summit 2024: Global leaders unite in London to drive Africa's sustainable growth and nnovation

19 Aug 2024

Finance

RMB: Africa's top investment destinations

12 Aug 2024

Economy

Consumer inflation records a marginal drop in June

Koketso Mano 25 Jul 2024