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The CitizenThe CitizenPower FM in trouble with the taxman? Radio station says ‘assets are not at risk at all’
Power FM says it has entered into an arrangement with Sars.
The CitizenNedbank eyes East Africa’s largest economy with R14 billion
Nedbank has given multiple reasons why it considers the Kenyan market a good fit.
The CitizenMilk prices to go up? Foot-and-mouth threatens farmers’ livelihood while government has a 10 year plan
Northern Cape is the only province in the country that has not reported a case.
The CitizenHow SA businesses at the World Economic Forum are promoting national interests
Business and government elites have been in Davos this week sharing ideas and prompting South Africa as an investment destination.
The CitizenInflation behaved as economists expected in December
Statistics SA announced this morning that South Africa's inflation rate moved sideways in the second half of 2025.
The CitizenInflation lowest in 21 years in 2025, although slightly higher in December
Although it is hovering slightly above the new inflation target of 3%, inflation in December gives some hope for the economy
The CitizenSA starts to feel impact of US tariff, especially in automotive exports
Tau explained that not all exports to the US are subject to the same tariffs and some are not subject to any.
The CitizenTreasury asks for comment on Bill that aims to prevent financial crimes
The new bill for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing follows on the Financial Action Task Force taking South Africa off the greylist recently
The CitizenDomestic policy key to addressing SA’s five major risks identified by WEF — analyst
Geoeconomic confrontation was highest on the list of World Economic Forum global risks, but five issue in South Africa need addressing.
The CitizenClosure of BAT shows how illicit economy is killing jobs – 35 000 of them
The numbers show that the illicit cigarette economy exploded from one-third to three-quarters of the cigarette market since 2019.
The CitizenSouth Africa stopped growing in 2009
And has been underperforming average global growth for 15 years.
The CitizenIthala payouts on track: Over R1 billion processed in 29 days
National Treasury has allocated a total of R2.2 billion to refund Ithala customers.
The CitizenSarb urged to cut rates as stimulus
Economy has to do better to improve job creation – analyst.
The CitizenHow to build wealth during uncertain times
Countries and big investors run for gold during uncertain times and volatile geopolitics, but where does the ordinary consumer go?
The CitizenGood time to review SA’s prime reference rate – economist
South African banking customers have been paying a prime rate of the repo rate plus 3.5% since 2001. Is it time for a change?
The CitizenWorld Bank slightly raises economic growth forecast for SA
The regional economy in Sub-Sahara Africa is forecast to expand by 4.3% in 2026, up from the World Bank's previous projection of 4.1% and an estimated 4.0% in 2025.
The CitizenIllicit cigarette trade extinguishes British American Tobacco in SA
The closure of BAT threatens approximately 230 jobs in Lesedi Municipality.
The CitizenTax frustration spills out into the open …
Open letter to the taxman hits a nerve, confirming systemic flaws in tax administration.
The 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?