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The CitizenThe CitizenTau welcomes Agoa vote, still talking to US about trade
Economists do not have much hope that South Africa will be included in Agoa this time, but the minister’s department is still trying.
The CitizenBudget 2026: Will Sars be able to avert tax increases?
A close watch on debt collections and enhanced compliance measures can be expected.
The Citizen‘New’ Sanral policy on rest and service facilities declared unlawful
Roads agency unilaterally hiked the percentage-of-turnover levies paid by developers of these areas, with no clarity as to when this happened.
The CitizenAgoa clears hurdle, but probably not good news for SA
Experts expect that South Africa will probably not be included in Agoa this time and will probably be blocked when it reaches Trump’s desk.
The CitizenCapital flight deepens as investor confidence in SA weakens
Analysts warn that hostile legislation and infrastructure failures are choking growth and job creation.
The CitizenEconomic trends expected in 2026: Less cooperation, more distrust?
After an economic year that few could have predicted, we asked two economists to look into their crystal ball to see the economic trends we can expect this year.
The CitizenBack-to-school: Cost of Grade 8 surges far beyond inflation
Uniform essentials, including a blazer, shirts, jersey and trousers or skirts, account for almost half of the total needed to start high school
The CitizenGreen light for government printer to produce driving licence cards
But must reissue tender for new machine within 30 days.
The Citizen10 economic surprises of 2025: US tariffs, firmer rand and credit upgrade
Would you have thought a year ago that US tariffs would throw world trade into turmoil or that the rand would be so strong?
The CitizenTreasury’s 20% online gambling tax stirs controversy
Critics say it centralises power and even targets revenue from illegal interactive gambling.
The CitizenCredit Association urges consumers to borrow wisely as Januworry kicks in
Everybody warned consumers about keeping Januworry in mind and now the dreaded month has arrived. Should you borrow money?
The CitizenWill unemployment worsen in 2026? These were the companies that retrenched and closed down in 2025
There is a slight difference in unemployment rate of this year and the previous one.
The CitizenWas 2025 a better year for economy and will 2026 bring new successes or challenges?
Gold shot the lights out this year, while the rand became stronger towards the end of the year, trading at R16.63 this afternoon compared to R18.88/$ on 1 January.
The CitizenMedical Association wants government to prioritise healthcare over political pay increases
It is time for government to get its priorities straight and stop giving political appointments and government pay increases higher than inflation.
The CitizenFMD cases increase: Here’s how much meat will cost for your Christmas meal
Meat prices are still going up, even though overall inflation slowed down to 3.5% in November.
The CitizenMeet the woman who is the highest paid CEO in government
The highest-paid SOE CEO is the woman responsible for securing and managing investment to fund major infrastructure and development.
The CitizenHow to celebrate Christmas with a meal under R500
Christmas meals don't have to break the bank
The CitizenCommunications minister removes Post Office’s small parcel monopoly
It seems that the fight for the removal of the Post Office’s monopoly to deliver small parcels is far from over if the portfolio committee chairperson has her way.
The CitizenTreasury closes municipal money taps
'Process flawed’ says Salga.
The CitizenInflation rate for November slightly down, another repo rate cut in January?
Consumers now wonder if the slight improvement n the inflation rate might sway the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate again in January.
The CitizenForex trading apps surge in popularity as more South Africans trade from their phones
These platforms also help demystify trading.
The CitizenInflation surprisingly slows in November
While economists expected inflation to drift slowly higher over the next few months, inflation for November surprised everyone.
The CitizenHow to celebrate the holidays on a shoestring budget in South Africa
Top five budget-friendly things to do this festive season.
The CitizenInterim smelter plan to cost government R5.2bn
‘We will find the money’ says electricity minister.
The CitizenInflation expectations drop to 25-year low after SARB target revision
MPC of the Sarb considers the results of the inflation expectations survey when it decides to change the repo rate.
The CitizenSA’s economic resilience sets the stage, but 2026 risks remain – economist and IMF
Unpacking the comments of the IMF after its most recent mission, an economist agrees that the pace of reform is too slow.
The CitizenSeveral positive developments lifted investor sentiment in SA – Reserve Bank
It seems that the Reserve Bank is not too negative about the South African economy, as it listed the good and the bad.
The CitizenSouth Africa still negotiating for Agoa inclusion
South African companies remain unsure about how a possible extension of Agoa will affect their exports to the US.
The CitizenInflation expectations decrease to 25-year low
There has been a lot of talk about the new inflation target of 3% and the BER’s inflation expectation survey shows its effect.