Economy The stars are lining up for a 3% inflation target — and lower interest rates February 19, 2026 Daddy The South African Reserve Bank’s (Sarb’s) de facto target for consumer inflation is now 3%, and the Treasury has signalled it will set this — or something close to it…
Economy Why steel drives the boiler room of South Africa’s economy February 19, 2026 Daddy Not many South Africans know it, but in the middle of Bellville’s Sacks Circle industrial zone sits a world-class boilermaking facility that powers not just our grid, but much of…
Economy SA economy expands by a better-than-expected 0.8% in Q2, with mining leading the way February 19, 2026 Daddy Finally, we can report some — well, sort of relatively — good economic news for Mzansi. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.8% on a quarterly basis in the second…
Economy World Bank port index highlights southern Africa’s (and Transnet’s) sinking performance — and rebound February 19, 2026 Daddy The World Bank has just published its annual Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). Launched in 2020 with S&P Global during a period of shipping turmoil in the wake of the…
Economy Eskom posts first profit in eight years, of R16-billion, as turnaround gains traction February 19, 2026 Daddy There is finally light at the end of the long dark tunnel that is Eskom. The state-owned power utility posted an after-tax profit of R16-billion for the 2025 financial year,…
Economy SA citrus sector to smash export records this year as new orchards blossom February 19, 2026 Daddy The citrus sector is injecting a shot of vitamin C into South Africa’s ailing economy as it grows new orchards and smashes export records. South Africa is the world’s No…
Economy Loaded for Bear: With gold at $4,000/oz and platinum soaring, there’s a vibe in SA mining February 19, 2026 Daddy Former Harmony Gold CEO and mega-mining personality Bernard Swanepoel summed it up on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, with his opening remarks at the Joburg Mining Indaba. “There’s a vibe,” he…
Economy Loaded for Bear: The rand and JSE’s performances are good for the economy, but don’t reflect it February 19, 2026 Daddy Six months ago, the rand was once again down and looked to be on its way out. In April, according to South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) data, the rand fell…
Economy Is oil a panacea for South Africa’s ailing economy February 19, 2026 Daddy Oil exploration and production has the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs and set South Africa’s ailing economy on a trajectory of faster growth and industrialisation. That, at…
Company Strategy Cautious optimism ahead of Godongwana’s mini budget despite low growth challenges February 19, 2026 Daddy Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to stick to his guns on fiscal discipline as he navigates the challenge of a slow economic growth trajectory when he unveils his Medium-Term…