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MoneywebLebo Buthelezi, vice-president of energy and strategy enablement at Standard Bank, reflects on key themes from Africa Energy Week and efforts to strengthen Africa’s energy security.
News24 BusinessEight months into the war, the buffers that helped absorb the initial energy shock – most notably onshore crude oil stockpiles – are wearing dangerously thin, says Ron Busso.
MoneywebDairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks.
News24 BusinessThe rand slumped after data showed US consumer prices rose more than expected last month, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates as soon as this month.
BusinessTechData from one of South Africa's largest standalone administrators shows that only 10% of retirement fund members can replace three-quarters of their final pensionable salary.
Business BagelThe IMF credits the AI building boom with keeping global growth above 3%, and Tencent's latest bond sale shows what that boom looks like inside one company.
MoneywebBusinesses 'have continued to adjust to repeated shocks' while markets — buoyed by an exuberant tech industry — have taken a 'broadly benign view of the challenges,' the IMF said.
Farmer's WeeklyIn an increasingly volatile operating environment, farmers can protect their margins by paying closer attention to when they buy inputs and market their produce, according to Absa’s AgriTrends 2026 Spring Edition report.
The CitizenThe informal economy is becoming the shock absorber for what is happening in the formal economy
The CitizenThe worst of the recent oil price shock has likely passed, barring any further upsurge in global energy costs.
The Citizen'Small businesses typically feel these shocks first because they have less pricing power and thinner cash buffers.'
The CitizenWhile South Africa still offers cheaper fresh produce and meat, imported and branded products came out more affordable in the UK.
The CitizenShock resignations of top SAA officials leave pilots facing uncertainty
The CitizenEconomic shocks, such as fuel price hikes or electricity tariff increases, may be felt immediately by consumers.
The CitizenOil price shock could lead to a noticeable rise in consumer price inflation and higher interest rates
The CitizenThe petrol price changes will take effect on 1 April 2026.
The Citizen'We must respect Swartz's decision to step down.'
The CitizenShowmax was originally launched as MultiChoice's answer to the global streaming boom
The CitizenBut this is a R2bn shock ‘it cannot withstand’.