Economic trends and analysis
Petrobras' plans mark a return to the African continent after the company divested assets in the region under previous g...
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has invited private operators to bid for the right to finance, build and op...
Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the establishment of an international mechanism ...
Nigeria’s economy accelerated in Q2 2026, with real GDP growth reaching 4.43% as manufacturing, agriculture and servic...
Diesel users—particularly in the logistics, agriculture and mining sectors—will feel the brunt of the increase, with...
Parts of Nairobi’s Central Business District have been forced into an unusual shutdown as small traders protest a new ...
Grindrod has seen its earnings grow with its ports and terminals leading the way, and is eyeing expansion into South Afr...
The South African labour market continues to reflect unequal employment outcomes between men and women. According to the...
The headline inflation rate cooled for the first time in five months, declining to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June. The m...
The South African rand remained steady in early trade on Wednesday, holding near a five-month high against the dollar de...
South Africa's official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the first q...
Annual consumer inflation in South Africa surged to 5.0% in June 2026, up from 4.5% in May, marking the highest reading ...