4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (504+ words) The minister delivered remarks at the Government Technical Advisory Centre Public Economics Conference held under the theme: "Counting the Crisis: Data, Evidence and Solutions for Youth Unemployment in South Africa. "The focus of the conference also reminds us of three…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (897+ words) The sentiment is understandable. With youth unemployment remaining stubbornly high, entrepreneurship is often presented as one of the most effective ways to create jobs, stimulate economic activity and give young South Africans greater control over their economic futures. The problem…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (435+ words) According to the latest food and beverages findings from Stats SA, measured in constant 2019 prices, industry income fell by 2. 1% in April 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, highlighting the ongoing pressure on hospitality businesses despite signs of resilience…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (571+ words) We encourage businesses and government entities to adopt this living wage voluntarily as a matter of human decency and social sustainability," says Professor Ines Meyer, chairperson of the LWSAN. It is important to highlight that the living wage describes take-home…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (367+ words) These are some key insights from the newly released Brand Mapp Youth Report, based on the largest annual surveys of South African adults in the consumer class. It shows a picture of the economically active segment of the country's youth:…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (312+ words) Strong demand from first-time buyers, rising home-loan activity and robust regional performance suggest favourable conditions for buyers, particularly ahead of any future interest-rate cuts. "Much of this momentum is being driven by resilient buyer demand, explains Potgieter. The average household…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (289+ words) As government pursues the objectives of the National Development Plan 2030 and National Infrastructure Plan 2050, attention is increasingly turning to how infrastructure projects can move more efficiently from planning to implementation. These issues are expected to feature prominently at the South…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (679+ words) Along with the growth swing across formats and the provinces, the first quarter saw ongoing retail property sector resilience, says Belinda Clur, managing director of Clur International, which produces the index. Covering over 5. 4 million square metres of space across listed…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (460+ words) The 2006 self-listing transition from a member-owned organisation to a public company aligned the exchange with global standards and boosted confidence in South Africa's markets. Today, the JSE is Africa's largest and most liquid exchange, with over 263 listings and a market…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (692+ words) However, the first increase since May 2023 has disappointed analysts, who warn that consumers remain fragile with mounting pressure on them from rising electricity tariffs, municipal rates and water costs. Many argue the fragile US-Iran ceasefire has failed to settle global…...