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South Africa accounts for 54% of all exports to the US under Agoa — a trade law which  gives eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market for thousands of products including clothing, agricultural goods, crafts and manufactured items.

End of Agoa: No doom and gloom

Economists suggest the US decision to remove South Africa from the duty-free benefits of Agoa is not catastrophic, urging the country to diversify exports, while labour federations raise urgent concerns over job security.

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SAs digital payments future has a cash problem

Despite significant investments in faster payments and AI across South Africa's banking sector, cash remains dominant due to high fees,…

Raise the stakes: Semigration to Cape Town, from Johannesburg and other parts of the country where service delivery is failing, is adding to traffic congestion and higher property prices in the Mother City. Photo: Western Cape Traffic Updates

The real jackpot is your vote

Municipal governance and basic service delivery directly influence home values. Ahead of the local elections, explore why casting your ballot is a critical investment in your…

Zoom me: Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

Limpopo Investment Conference surpasses the R120 billion target for 2026, reaching an over R138 billion mark

The sixth Limpopo Investment Conference surpassed its 2026 target by securing over R138 billion in pledges, as Deputy President Paul Mashatile urged leaders to ensure these…

Masterclass: Mohammed Ben Sulayem (left), President of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda and Stefano Domenicali (right), President and CEO of Formula 1.

The economic engine driving Rwanda's historic F1 deal

Formula 1 is returning to Africa after Rwanda sealed a landmark 10-year deal with Liberty Media to host the African Grand Prix, turning a high-stakes sporting event into a…

Purse strings: Parks Tau, the minister of trade, industry and competition. Photo: GCIS

R23.4 billion allocated to black industrialists

The Industrial Development Corporation has committed R23.4 billion towards the black industrialists programme for 2025, benefiting 48 entrepreneurs across key manufacturing…

Appreciation: The World Cup turned Green Point into a walkable link between the CBD, the Waterfront and the Sea Point promenade. Photo: Green Point parkrun

Where history meets high-end living

From a cattle post and colonial burial ground to a vibrant Atlantic Seaboard property hotspot, explore the fascinating three-century transformation of Cape Town's Green Point.

Global trade needs a more competitive Africa

Reflections from the WTO Public Forum in Geneva highlight the immense potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the critical need for Africa to modernise,…

Limpopo set to reap billions in investments

Limpopo has attracted over R450 billion in cumulative investment commitments over five years, with Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba calling for pledged projects to actively translate…

Global shifts give South Africa a chance to turn reform into growth

As global investors reconsider debt-heavy developed markets, South Africa’s progress in electricity supply, logistics, and fiscal repair offers a rare window to drive long-term…

WTO caught between flexibility and predictability, says chief economist

The WTO's future hinges on adapting its rules to a multipolar global economy, says chief economist Robert Staiger, warning that systemic fragmentation could drastically cut…

Dispute resolution, digital trade and small business form key focus for WTO

At the 2026 Public Forum, the World Trade Organisation confronts key challenges, including a stalled dispute-settlement system, the lapse of the digital trade tariff moratorium,…

Ramaphosa warns BRICS against a new raw-material trap for Africa

Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged member nations to direct investments toward local manufacturing and mineral beneficiation…

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Quiet luxury with purpose: How a former principal built Avela Lodge & Spa

Former school principal Lindiwe Ginya has built Avela Lodge & Spa in the Magaliesberg, transforming a vision for educational retreats into a thriving sanctuary of purpose-driven…

President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)

Ramaphosa courts Indian investment at BRICS summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, using the platform to target Indian investment in South Africa's critical minerals, infrastructure, and…

'Invest in women to unlock billions in the economy'

Economic leaders and policymakers at the Standard Bank Top Women conference urged Africa to invest in women, highlighting that closing gender gaps could unlock hundreds of…

SARB launches new R2 coins honouring Charlotte Maxeke and 1956 Women’s March

The South African Reserve Bank has launched two new commemorative R2 circulation coins celebrating struggle icon Charlotte Maxeke and the historic 1956 Women’s March.

Threat: The local sugar industry estimates it has lost about R1.5 billion as a result of subsidised sugar imports. Photo: Supplied

Sugar sector feels the squeeze

Rising sugar imports from countries like Brazil and India are threatening thousands of local jobs, sparking urgent calls from industry and labour for the government to fast-track…

David Masondo, Deputy Finance Minister

Masondo claims PIC board never received key legal opinion

Former Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board chairperson David Masondo has alleged that chief executive Patrick Dlamini failed to provide the board with a key legal opinion…

SOE giants set to create black industrialists

National power utility Eskom is expanding procurement opportunities for South African businesses, anticipating increased electricity demand. CEO Dan Marokane announced this at…