Conventional wisdom claims we’re amid constant disruption. But much of today’s turbulence reflects aftershocks from a decade-plus of profound shifts across economies, technologies, and societies—not sudden chaos. 2025 exemplified this:…
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As we enter 2026, the global business landscape is set for intensified disruptions, building on the turbulence of 2025. Trade wars, economic slowdowns in major powers, and geopolitical maneuvering have…
As 2025 draws to a close, Eskom’s negotiations for reduced electricity tariffs with the ferro-chrome industry highlight the precarious state of South Africa’s energy-intensive manufacturing. In December 2025, Eskom signed…
By Oratile Modiragale We find ourselves in the midst of the rapid technological advancements of Fourth Industrial Revolution where the biological, digital and physical worlds have blended. With this, the…
As an African, I admit my frustration grew when I read Teneo’s “Vision 2026: Where is the World Going in 2026 and Beyond?” report. Released in December 2025, this survey…
Despite recent signs of improvement in the overall economy in Africa’s largest economy, reality is that South Africa’s fiscal landscape is strained, with national government gross debt projected at R6.09…
Picture a transport hub at rush hour. Trains from different lines arrive, buses jostle for space, and passengers criss-cross between platforms. Without clear signals and coordinated timetables, the entire system…
In a move hailed by government officials and business leaders as a milestone for economic recovery, South Africa was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “Grey List”…
By Joon Chong, Partner at Webber Wentzel If South African tax were a fable, it would feature three enduring characters: the weary taxpayer, the watchful SARS, and the elusive concept…
Global Rare Earth Shifts: Creating Tensions and Opportunities Africa sits in a pivotal position at a point where critical minerals and rare earth supply and manufacturing has become a global…
