# Chinese president Xi Jinping says BRICS countries must unite to defend multilateralism, promote open trade, and strengthen cooperation for shared development. Speaking via an interpreter at the virtual BRICS leaders’ summit, Xi warned that protectionism and trade wars are disrupting the global economy. He urged member states to work together to reform global governance, […]
# The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has received a clean audit for the 2024/2025 financial year.This marks the first time the department has achieved this milestone. MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says the outcome reflects the department’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and strong financial management. The department’s Lesiba Mpya says clean governance ensures better service […]
# Die KwaZulu-Natalse LUR vir Samewerkende Regering en Tradisionele Sake, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, sê kabeldiefstal is ekonomiese sabotasie wat dienste en ondernemings ontwrig. Buthelezi verwelkom die inhegtenisneming van agt mense in Mid-Illovo gister vir die diefstal van koperkabels ter waarde van ongeveer twee-miljoen-rand, wat gesteel is by Transnet, die Passasierspooragentskap van Suid-Afrika en die eThekwini Metro. […]
# Science, Technology and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande says technology has far-reaching impacts, from the internet and smartphones to electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. Speaking at GovTech 2025 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Nzimande noted innovations like Wi-Fi and GPS stemmed from astronomy, stressing the importance of digital sovereignty and collaboration. While praising AI’s potential to solve […]
# Die Buro vir Ekonomiese Navorsing sê Suid-Afrika se ekonomie het ‘n skerp afname getoon, met groei wat van meer as vier-persent twee dekades gelede tot byna nul gedaal het. Die nuwe verslag gee staatskaping, beurtkrag, swak logistiek en verkwistende staatsbesteding die skuld. Die buro waarsku werkloosheid bly hoog namate die arbeidsmag minder bydra tot […]
# KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, says cable theft is economic sabotage that disrupts services and businesses. Buthelezi welcomed the arrest of eight people in Mid-Illovo yesterday for copper cables worth about two-million-rand, stolen from Transnet, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, and the eThekwini Metro. The department’s Senzelwe […]
# Business Leadership South Africa sê die regering moet dringend ingryp volgens Business 20 se aanbevelings om werksgeleenthede te beskerm en groei te bevorder. Uitvoerende hoof Busi Mavuso waarsku 250-duisend werksgeleenthede in voorsieningskettings kan verlore gaan, vererger deur Amerikaanse handelsdruk. Mavuso sê Suid-Afrika moet spesiale ekonomiese sones gebruik, digitale infrastruktuur verbeter, regulasies stroomlyn en bedryfsgeleide […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says South Africa’s economy has suffered a sharp decline, with growth falling from over four-percent two decades ago to near zero today. Its new report blames state capture, load-shedding, poor logistics, and wasteful government spending. It warns that unemployment remains high as the labour force contributes less to growth. […]
# Business Leadership South Africa says the government must urgently act on Business 20 recommendations to protect jobs and boost growth. In her weekly newsletter, the organisation’s CEO, Busi Mavuso warns that 250-thousand jobs could be lost across supply chains, worsened by US trade pressures. Mavuso said South Africa should use special economic zones, improve […]
