# The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry says trade conditions remained subdued in June but are expected to improve over the next six months. The latest Trade Conditions Survey shows that lower crude oil and fuel prices have boosted business confidence after earlier cost pressures linked to the Middle East conflict. SACCI CEO […]
# The South African National Taxi Council says delays in issuing operating licences are placing financial strain on taxi operators and disrupting public transport in Gauteng. The Gauteng Department of Transport is in the process of reviewing the licensing system aimed at addressing irregularities and corruption. Speaking to ENCA, Santaco’s Graham Fritz claims operators risk […]
# Die Wes-Kaapse premier, Alan Winde, en die LUR vir Landbou, Ekonomiese Hervorming en Toerisme, Ivan Meyer, verwelkom Transnet se besluit om privaat sektor-vennote vir die Kaapstadse hawe te bekom. Hulle sê verbeterde hawe-doeltreffendheid sal uitvoere versterk, beleggings lok en werk skep. Meyer sê dit sal opeenhoping en vertragings help verlig, sake-koste verlaag en sleutel-sektore […]
# Western Cape premier Alan Winde and the MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Ivan Meyer, have welcomed Transnet’s decision to seek private sector partners for the port of Cape Town. They say improved port efficiency will strengthen exports, attract investment, and create jobs. Meyer added the reform will help reduce congestion and delays, […]
# Suid-Afrikaanse verbruikers vind baat by laer pryse vir varsprodukte, met vrugtepryse wat in Mei met 8,5-persent op ‘n jaargrondslag gedaal het. Die Pietermaritzburgse Ekonomiese Geregtigheid- en Bekostigbaarheids-aanwyser toon dat lemoenpryse op ‘n maandgrondslag met 21-persent gedaal het, saam met piesang- en avokado-pryse. Die hoofekonoom van die Landbousakekamer, Wandile Sihlobo, sê goeie vrugte-, groente- en […]
# Die ministers van Buitelandse Sake in die Vereniging van Suidoos-Asiatiese Nasies is bekommerd oor hernude vyandelikhede tussen Amerika en Iran. Asiatiese lande is die swaarste getref deur Iran se sluiting van die Seestraat van Hormoes, ‘n belangrike seevaartroete vir die vervoer van sowat 60-persent van die streek se energievoorrade. Die vereniging sê die hernude […]
# Transnet Group CEO Michelle Phillips says the state-owned logistics company is tightening procurement controls to stop overpaying for goods and services. Speaking at the SAPICS 2026 conference in Cape Town, Phillips said seven companies have been blacklisted and several employees dismissed over corruption. She says Transnet will only pay market-related prices as it implements […]
# A new study has found that climate shocks are placing growing pressure on South Africa’s agri-processing sector, threatening food security, jobs and economic growth. According to a group of academic researchers, businesses are battling water shortages, rising temperatures and disrupted raw material supplies. While some have adopted water-saving and energy-efficient measures, many lack funding […]
# South African consumers are seeing lower prices for fresh produce, with fruit prices falling by 8.5-percent year-on-year in May. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Household Affordability Index shows orange prices dropped 21-percent month-on-month, along with bananas and avocados. Agricultural Business Chamber chief economist Wandile Sihlobo says strong harvests of fruits, vegetables and grains […]
