The motor trade in South Africa experienced a 3.4% real growth from January 2025 to January 2026 at 2019 base value which shows that consumer spending remains strong during economic challenges. The sales increase happened because new vehicle sales rose…
The retail trade sales of South Africa increased by 4.2% in January 2026 when measured at constant 2019 prices which indicates a return of consumer spending power that might affect worldwide economic conditions. Retailers of textiles and clothing and footwear…
South Africa’s municipalities are facing a mounting financial crisis that reverberates beyond local borders. According to the National Treasury’s Section 71 report, by December 2025 municipalities had collected only 69% of billed revenue against a target of 78.6%, realizing just…
South Africa’s Operation Vulindlela delivered measurable progress in the third quarter of 2025/26, advancing electricity, freight logistics, water, visa, and digital reforms that underpin growth and investor confidence, with 47% of reform activities on track and only 3% completed but…
South Africa’s retail sector showed renewed strength in November 2025, with trade sales rising 3,5% year-on-year in real terms, according to Statistics South Africa. The rebound was driven by strong performances from general dealers, “other” retailers, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic…
By Pande Serge South Africa has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions,” effective 29 January 2026, following its October 2025 exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist and the UK’s high-risk…
South Africa posted a preliminary trade surplus of $2.0 billion in November 2025, with exports valued at $10.0 billion and imports at $8.0 billion. The surplus was driven less by export strength than by a sharp 14.9% contraction in imports,…
By Hugues Kabongo DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Emirates announced on January 8, 2026, that it will roll out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft across 84 routes by July, introducing Premium Economy and upgraded cabin products to…
South Africa’s transport sector posted solid gains in October 2025, with the volume of goods transported rising 2,2% year‑on‑year and freight income climbing 5,7%, according to the latest official report. The figures highlight the sector’s resilience and its pivotal role…
South Africa’s consumer price inflation ticked up to 3.6% in October 2025, marking a modest rise from September’s 3.4%, according to the latest release from Statistics South Africa. While the increase remains within the Reserve Bank’s 3–6% target band, the…
