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Fuel Price Surge Alert For South Africa
How the Iran Conflict and April Levies Threatens to Derail South Africa’s Fragile Recovery South Africa’s brief respite from declining fuel prices has ended abruptly. Just weeks after motorists enjoyed some of the lowest pump prices in years, the escalation of conflict in the Middle East which was triggered by US and Israeli strikes on
Dimension Data Nigeria Secures N20 Billion Bond Funding to Accelerate Digital Infrastructure Expansion
Lagos, Nigeria – March 5, 2026 – Dimension Data Nigeria, part of the global NTT Group, has successfully executed its N20 billion (approximately $15 million) bond programme through a special purpose vehicle, Dimension Data SPV Funding Plc. The formal signing ceremony this morning, which finalised all programme documentation and confirmed full regulatory approval from the
Breaking News Today – Thursday 5 March 2026
Business News Today Lithium Mines in Zimbabwe Stock-Pile Ore on Export Ban Zimbabwe last Wednesday, announced an immediate ban on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates until further notice. The export ban had originally been scheduled to start in January 2027, a deadline the government hoped would push mining companies to begin processing
No Free Lunch – Reflections on the 2026 South African Budget
South Africa Budget 2026: What It Means for the Economy, Business, and Your Wallet Are you wondering whether the latest South African budget is a step forward or just another routine update? This episode provides a really an important perspective and gives a view on the possible scenarios that could play out in the South
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 4 March 2026
Business News Today VC Funding Hits Record High in February Global venture capital (VC) investment hit a total of $189 billion in February making it the largest startup funding month on record. Despite the large amount invested, 83% of capital raised was directed at just three companies according the latest Crunchbase Data. OpenAI led the pack
Harmonising Standards and Technical Regulations Across Africa
Unlocking Scale, Safety, and Sovereignty through Common Standards Africa’s manufacturing renaissance hinges on a deceptively simple idea: one standard, one test, one certificate recognised from Cape Town to Cairo. Today, a South African-made electric socket may be rejected in Nigeria, a Kenyan pharmaceutical batch re-tested in Ghana, and mining equipment from Zambia modified at extra
Opportunity For African Entrepreneurs to Shine in 2026
Africa’s Business Heroes Launches 8th Edition with USD 1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available for African Entrepreneurs Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition, calling on African entrepreneurs who are building businesses defining the continent’s future. Launched under
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 3 March 2026
Business News Today Johannesburg Stock Exchange Posts Exceptional Results The JSE has delivered record financial results with Nett Profit After Tax up 16.7%, and exceeding R1 billion for the first time. ROE rose to 22.0% (2024: 20.2%) and the business remained highly cash generative, enabling the Board to increase the ordinary dividend by 16.0% to
Non-Tariff Barriers: The Invisible Wall Stifling AfCFTA Trade in 2026
Within the global trade discourse of 2025-2026, tariffs have dominated headlines. The United States under the second Trump administration has rolled out reciprocal tariffs, prompting African exporters to reassess reliance on traditional markets. Meanwhile, China has expanded duty-free access for least-developed African countries, reinforcing South-Asia ties. Yet these shifts mask a deeper reality. Tariffs are
Africa Needs Policy Reforms and Accountability to Rise
The Heritage Index, scores economies on four pillars, rule of law, government size, regulatory efficiency, and open markets, with a rating out of 100. Higher scores correlate strongly with sustained GDP growth, investment inflows, diversification, and human development. In the 2025 Index, Singapore scores an exceptional 84.1 (world #2, "mostly free"), reflecting its archetype of
Breaking News Today – Monday 2 March 2026
Business News Today Global Uncertainty Gives Gold a Boost Gold climbed more than 1.4% to above $5,370 per ounce on Monday, reaching a more than one-month high as safe-haven demand intensified following joint strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend. The attacks resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah
AI Arms Race in 2026
Competition in AI development is mostly viewed from a corporate and supply-chain perspective. The impact of AI today is however a much broader landscape that includes the geographic and military dominance of global super-powers. While the average business is likely to be looking for any competitive advantage to it's success, growth and profit trajectory, global
Breaking News Today – Friday 27 February 2026
Business News Today New Oil Refinery Development For Lobito Port Angola's state-owned oil company Sonangol has announced it is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan with Chinese financial institutions to partially finance a new refinery in the Atlantic port of Lobito, marking the country's first such borrowing from China since 2017. CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins told
How to Pivot Your Business Model: Adapting to Economic and Technological Shifts in 2026
In 2026, African businesses are navigating one of the most turbulent economic landscapes in recent history. Geopolitical upheavals, supply chain disruptions, tightening finance markets, and sweeping U.S. tariffs are reshaping global trade, forcing companies to rethink their strategies or risk obsolescence. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), these challenges are acute. Yet, history demonstrates that
Breaking News Today – Thursday 26 February 2025
Business News Today Nvidia Posts Record $68 Billion Q4 Revenue Amid AI Boom Global AI Chip making giant Nvidia, has reported record profits in its most recent quarter yesterday, as demand for AI compute continues to skyrocket. Nvidia reported Q4 FY2026 revenue of $68 billion, beating estimates, with a $78 billion Q1 forecast driven by AI
Highlights of South Africa's 2026 Budget Speech
February 25, 2026: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered a notably optimistic Budget Speech in Parliament this afternoon, marking a pivotal shift toward fiscal stability and economic recovery in South Africa. The address, themed around "restoring economic resilience through structural reforms and disciplined fiscal management," highlighted the country's progress in exiting the FATF grey list, securing
Business School – Managing Rising Operational Costs
Tips to Maintain Profitability in 2026 In 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa face a challenging economic landscape marked by escalating operational costs. Inflation, energy shortages, supply chain disruptions, international tariff wars and volatile commodity prices are squeezing margins, with many businesses reporting input costs rising by 10-20% annually. For African SMEs, which
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 25 February 2025
Business News Today Budget Speech Day in South Africa South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2026 National Budget Speech, tables at 14H00 today in Parliament (Cape Town City Hall). Expectations are for a steady, no-drama budget, after last years chaos with expectations it will be passed smoothly by the coalition Government. The budget is likely
No Free Lunch Podcast – The Death Of Cookies – Or Not
The Future of Cookies, Tracking, and Digital Privacy with Andre Steenekamp In this episode of No Free Lunch, we delve into the evolving landscape of digital cookies, data privacy, and the impact of AI on online targeting. Join me your host Greg Stewart as I chat with Andre Steenekamp, a seasoned digital media strategist, as we
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 24 February 2025
Business News Today Budget Speech Optimism in South Africa Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will table the South African national 2026 Budget at 14H00 in the National Assembly (Cape Town City Hall tomorrow). Expectations for the budget this year include: Fiscal consolidation push (primary surplus path, deficit narrowing), debt stabilisation ( around78% GDP), tax revenue windfall