# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has praised Gauteng’s economic potential at the Gauteng Investment Conference in Sandton. Mashatile highlighted the province’s resilience, innovation, and strategic investment. Contributing over 34-percent to the country’s gross domestic product, Mashatile said that Gauteng is a key investment gateway. He urged collaboration between government and business to drive economic growth […]
# ‘n Ekonoom aan die Noordwes Universiteit se Sakeskool, Raymond Parsons sê Amerikaanse president Donald Trump se aankondiging oor hoër tariewe sal die wêreldekonomie ontwrig, met negatiewe gevolge vir Suid-Afrika. Parsons waarsku die tariewe kan lei tot hoër inflasie, stadiger wêreldgroei en die gevaar van ‘n resessie bestaan in sommige ekonomieë. Hy voeg by die […]
# AfriForum has blamed ANC leadership for the US imposing higher import tariffs on South Africa. CEO Kallie Kriel argues that reckless policies and strained US relations have led to these tariffs, affecting around 60 countries. Kriel criticises the government for prioritising ideology over citizens’ interests. He insists that punitive measures could have been avoided […]
# Die minister van Bosbou, Visserye en die Omgewing, Dion George, het Eskom versoek om sonpaneel-registrasiefooie permanent te staak en sy huidige vrystelling ná Maart 2026 te verleng. Eskom bied sedert Maart 2023 gratis registrasie en slim-meters vir sonkragstelsels van tot 50-duisend volt-amperes in huise, wat eienaars meer as nege-duisend-rand kan spaar. George sê die […]
# DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, has announced that the party is taking legal action to block the proposed 0.5-percent VAT hike on 1 May. Speaking outside the High Court in the Western Cape, Zille confirmed that she has signed papers to challenge the process behind the VAT increase, calling the parliamentary procedures used […]
# FNB has launched AgencyPlus, a new service bringing banking closer to unbanked and underbanked communities. Through registered agent stores, customers can deposit and withdraw cash, access eWallet services, and buy airtime and electricity using the FNB App or cellphone banking. CEO of FNB Points of Presence, Zibu Nqala says the initiative, already active in […]
# Agricultural organisation TLU SA says representatives of the American Department of Agriculture emphasised the need for reciprocal trade in agricultural products and that open markets benefit both of the farming communities. The organisation held an important discussion with the representatives based in South Africa yesterday. TLU SA’s Bennie van Zyl says during the meeting, in-depth discussions were held over the […]
# ActionSA sê die DA is ten volle binne sy reg om regstappe in te stel teen die voorgestelde BTW-verhoging. Die party sê hoewel hy nie met die benadering saamstem nie, erken hy regsmetodes kan in ‘n grondwetlike demokrasie toegepas word. Hy het met verskeie partye in gesprek getree, insluitende die DA, die MK-party en […]
# North West University Business School economist Raymond Parsons says US president Trump’s announcement of higher tariffs will disrupt the global economy, with negative effects for South Africa. Parsons warns the tariffs could lead to higher inflation, slow global growth, and risk recession in some economies. He adds the South African economy faces a tough […]
