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businessexplainer.co.za > uncategorized > 03/07/2026 > why-retail-isnt-rebounding-yet

Why Retail Isn’t Rebounding Yet

3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (765+ words) South Africa's macroeconomic indicators are showing measured improvement " inflation has moderated, interest rates have eased, load shedding has largely stabilised and the sovereign credit rating has been upgraded for the first time in nearly two decades. And yet, retail growth…...

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businessexplainer.co.za > executives > 02/02/2026 > reserve-bank-loses-key-policy-voice

Reserve Bank Loses Key Policy Voice

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (411+ words) Reserve Bank Loses Key Policy Voice'Business explainer Reserve Bank Loses Key Policy Voice South Africa's central bank will lose a senior policy voice after its head of economic research confirmed plans to take early retirement, reducing the number of voting…...

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businessexplainer.co.za > economy > 01/27/2026 > government-and-business-formalise-phase-three-strategy-for-economic-transformation

Government and Business Formalise Phase Three Strategy for Economic Transformation

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (244+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa today met with Ministers and senior business leaders under the Government Business Partnership, formally commencing Phase Three of the partnership with a shared commitment to placing economic growth at the centre of the partnership's work in 2026. Youth…...

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businessexplainer.co.za > economy > 01/18/2026 > treasury-tax-plans-threaten-beer-prices

Treasury Tax Plans Threaten Beer Prices

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (418+ words) Treasury Tax Plans Threaten Beer Prices'Business explainer Treasury Tax Plans Threaten Beer Prices South African beer drinkers may soon face higher prices as the National Treasury weighs a significant increase in excise duties on beer, reviving a long-running policy debate…...