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Economy

Middle East mayhem set to crush SA wallets

Prof Precious Mncayi-Makhanya and Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 45 minutes

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Oil prices seesaw as markets weigh IEA reserves release, persistent supply concerns

Katya Golubkova and Trixie Yap 2 hours

Source: Archive |

Agribusiness

SA agriculture posts 17.4% GDP growth overcoming obstacles

Paul Makube 3 hours

Controlling your loyalty channel leads to better customer insights

CRM

Controlling your loyalty channel leads to better customer insights

Len Lubbe 3 hours

Source: Pexels.

Economy

South Africa's economic reforms bear fruit with 5th consecutive growth quarter

20 hours

Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

Manufacturing & Parts

Mercedes-Benz in talks to share SA factory with GWM: report

22 hours

Early planning is the secret to Mother’s Day retail success

Retail Marketing

Early planning is the secret to Mother’s Day retail success

Caitlin Perry 5 hours

Source: Supplied.

Property

Wool makes a comeback: The natural choice for healthier interiors

23 hours

Smartfill open-sources refill technology to accelerate reuse across Global South markets

ESG

Smartfill open-sources refill technology to accelerate reuse across Global South markets

Issued by DY/DX 1 day

Skills Development & Training

Time to retrain? How to future‑proof your career in the AI age

Kirk Chang and Susan Akinwalere 1 day

Image source: rawpixel.com from

Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 2: Labour Relations Bill to reshape workplace norms in 2026

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 1 day

From connection to competitiveness: Sustainability as a commercial imperative for African events

MICE

From connection to competitiveness: Sustainability as a commercial imperative for African events

John Arvanitakis 2 days

What ITB Berlin 2026 confirmed for Cape Town

Tourism

What ITB Berlin 2026 confirmed for Cape Town

Enver Duminy 1 day

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

Exhibitions & Events

Drinks Federation of SA joins forces to combat illicit alcohol at 2026 EMEA Security Conference

2 days

Global food prices rise in February as wheat, oils climb

Agriculture

Global food prices rise in February as wheat, oils climb

2 days

Bobtail, Canine Cuisine, Ultra Pet and more pet foods recalled from shelves

FMCG

Bobtail, Canine Cuisine, Ultra Pet and more pet foods recalled from shelves

6 Mar 2026

Global competition for South African skills: The latest international job trends

Trends

Global competition for South African skills: The latest international job trends

Issued by Pnet 6 Mar 2026

Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

Corporate & Commercial Law

Construction contracts in uncertain times: The role of force majeure and escalation clauses

Peter Barnard and Claudelle Pretorius, Issued by Cox Yeats 6 Mar 2026

Cape Town scoops Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at global travel awards

Tourism

Cape Town scoops Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at global travel awards

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 6 Mar 2026

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

Retail

SA's retail growth stagnates even as economic indicators improve

6 Mar 2026

5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career

Higher Education

5 ways an MBA can accelerate your tech career

Issued by Richfield 6 Mar 2026

Aviation

AfDB launches Africa-wide aviation investment platform

6 Mar 2026

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Retailers

19 March marks the start of something big as Jumbo Mall opens in Emalahleni

Issued by Catchwords 6 Mar 2026

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

Retail Marketing

NIQ State of the Retail Nation: South African FMCG retail lifted by economic tailwinds

Issued by NielsenIQ 6 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services.

Markets & Investment

How Middle East tensions could reshape South Africa's economy

Johann Els 6 Mar 2026

Image source: Brad Calkins –

Labour Law

Draft amendments to employment laws - part 1: Parental leave overhaul and more

Talita Laubscher and Chloë Loubser 5 Mar 2026

Image source: krakenimages.com from

Consumer Law

When the numbers don't add up: Educational risks of counterfeit calculators

Jason Govender and Jarred West 5 Mar 2026

Africa's $1tn food market convenes at Africa Food Show 2026

Exhibitions & Events

Africa's $1tn food market convenes at Africa Food Show 2026

5 Mar 2026

SA’s hemp sector could unlock R40bn by 2040

Agriculture

SA’s hemp sector could unlock R40bn by 2040

5 Mar 2026

Middle East shipping uncertainty pressures Western Cape trade

Logistics & Transport

Middle East shipping uncertainty pressures Western Cape trade

5 Mar 2026

Source: Pexels.

Markets & Investment

Could Japan and UK markets outshine US equities in 2026?

Sebastian Mullins 4 Mar 2026

Corporate & Commercial Law

Business rescue risks: When can practitioners be held personally liable for debt?

Jean-Paul Rudd 4 Mar 2026

Sustainability Talks podcast series sponsored by RMB – now live

Podcasts

Sustainability Talks podcast series sponsored by RMB – now live

Issued by Broad Media 4 Mar 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South African rand edges up as investors watch developments in the Middle East

4 Mar 2026

Source: eugenegrunge via

Agriculture

Global geopolitical escalation raises risks for South African agriculture

Gilberto Biacuana 3 Mar 2026

Festive focus pays off as NAD malls close 2025 on a high

Retailers

Festive focus pays off as NAD malls close 2025 on a high

Issued by Catchwords 3 Mar 2026

#RAPTBizTrendsTV | The Culture Foundry Co's Luke van der Spuy: When Gen Z decides you're not cool anymore

BizTrendsTV

#RAPTBizTrendsTV | The Culture Foundry Co's Luke van der Spuy: When Gen Z decides you're not cool anymore

Danette Breitenbach 3 Mar 2026

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Events

Hostex 2026 brings the industry together for 3 days of food, drink and hospitality in action

Issued by Hostex 2026 2 Mar 2026

FMCG

Smartfill captures 19% of cooking oil sales in informal retail as refill model drives brand switching

Issued by DY/DX 2 Mar 2026

SA showcases tourism growth and SMMEs at ITB Berlin 2026

MICE

SA showcases tourism growth and SMMEs at ITB Berlin 2026

2 Mar 2026

SMEs get tax breathing room as VAT threshold jumps to R2.3m

SMEs

SMEs get tax breathing room as VAT threshold jumps to R2.3m

2 Mar 2026

Logistics & Transport

Maersk reroutes sailings around Africa amid Red Sea constraints

Louise Rasmussen 27 Feb 2026

Always, Kotex, Lil-Lets and 6 others under investigation following UFS study

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Always, Kotex, Lil-Lets and 6 others under investigation following UFS study

27 Feb 2026

Source: Pexels.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: Offshore transfer limit raised to R4m for South African couples

27 Feb 2026

Source: Mark Stebnicki via

Agribusiness

#Budget2026: Biosecurity and strategic investment missing from fiscal plan, say AgriSA

27 Feb 2026

Food safety alarm in SA: New test results reveal glyphosate contamination in several staple foods

Health & Safety

Food safety alarm in SA: New test results reveal glyphosate contamination in several staple foods

27 Feb 2026

SME confidence slips despite economic uptick, Business Partners Index shows

SMEs

SME confidence slips despite economic uptick, Business Partners Index shows

27 Feb 2026

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: SA pioneers cross-border trade reform with crypto and payments regulation

26 Feb 2026

Partnerships power tourism growth: CTT strengthens airline alliances to boost global reach

Tourism

Partnerships power tourism growth: CTT strengthens airline alliances to boost global reach

Issued by Cape Town Tourism 26 Feb 2026

New zipline on N2 offers travellers a stopover adventure near Cape Town

Travel

New zipline on N2 offers travellers a stopover adventure near Cape Town

26 Feb 2026