Kenya Moved Three Railway Loans Out of Dollars and Into Yuan
Kenya yuan debt has more than doubled to 11.7% of external borrowing, worth about US$5.1bn, after three SGR loans were...
August 21, 2026Topic
BRICS
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 33.6% in the Second Quarter
South Africa unemployment rose to 33.6 percent in the second quarter, up 0.9 points. On the wider measure that counts...
August 20, 2026
South Africa Invites Chinese Tyre Companies to Build US$123 Million Plant
Eastern Cape leaders are courting Chinese tyre companies for a US$123 million plant at Coega, a year after Goodyear shut...
August 19, 2026
South Africa Business Confidence Rises in July as Inflation Stays High
South Africa business confidence rose to 125.4 in July 2026, but 5.0% inflation and the US-Iran war keep pressure on...
August 18, 2026
Standard Bank Leadership Shift Names Hodnett South Africa CEO
Standard Bank leadership shift: David Hodnett became South Africa CEO in October 2025 as Kenny Fihla left for Absa, refreshing...
August 18, 2026
South Africa Seeks US$2.2 Billion to Modernize Transnet Rail and Ports, Revive Exports
South Africa's Transnet modernization drive seeks about US$2.2 billion to upgrade freight rail and ports and revive coal and iron...
August 18, 2026
South Africa’s Competition Commission Widens Scrutiny of Small Tech Mergers
South Africa's Competition Commission is using 2022 digital-market guidelines to review small tech mergers even when formal thresholds are not...
August 18, 2026
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Unveils a Quiet Manifesto Strategy
The DA manifesto strategy shifts from ideology to administrative competence, targeting jobs, power and clean procurement in coalition-era South Africa.
August 15, 2026
Nearly Half of Young South Africans Are Not Working or in Training
The South Africa youth NEET rate reached 45.6 percent for people aged 15 to 34 in the first quarter of...
August 15, 2026