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South Africa's Energy Paradox: Surplus Power in a Stagnating Economy
As South Africa enters 2026, a striking irony defines its economic landscape at this point. The country enjoys an unprecedented electricity surplus, with Eskom reporting over 230 consecutive days without load-shedding and significant unplanned outages reduced. Private investments in rooftop solar is estimated at 7.3 GW by late 2025, have bolstered this stability, allowing older
2026: A Year of Disruptions and Africa's Pivot Toward Self-Defined Opportunities
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 created a volatile environment where supply chains fracture and alliances shift rapidly. The Trump administration's aggressive tariff regime, pushing average U.S. tariff rates toward 17%,
Breaking News Today – Monday 5 January 2026
Business News Today – Welcome to 2026 As we start a new year of news coverage off today, we wish all of our readers a prosperous and happy new year. The major international events unfolding as this new-year starts, may well be indicative of the disruptive year that is likely to lie ahead. Whatever the
Eskom's Ferro-chrome Tariff Deal: Symptom of a Deeper Energy Crisis in South Africa's Metals Sector
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 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with major producers like Samancor Chrome and Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, offering interim relief: tariffs dropping from current levels to around
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 31 December 2025
Business News Today Space Factory a Reality Space Forge the Aerospace tech group, focussed on next generation semi-conductor production, have successfully sent a microwave-sized factory into space, and demonstrated that its furnace can be switched on and reach temperatures of around 1,000C. The company's plan is to manufacture semiconductors using space-derived crystal seeds to grow
Africa's Business Triumphs in 2025: Resilience and Growth Despite Challenges
As 2025 draws to a close, Africa's economic story stands out as one of remarkable resilience and above-average growth in a turbulent global landscape. The continent achieved real GDP growth of around 4.0-4.2%, surpassing the global average and outperforming most regions except emerging Asia. This performance, highlighted in reports from the African Development Bank and
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 30 December 2025
Business News Today SA bonds Strengthen Further South Africa’s 10-year government bond yield eased to near 8.30%, the lowest level since January 2020, amid subdued holiday trading in global markets and ongoing strong foreign inflows into the domestic economy. South African assets have performed well this year as firmer economic fundamentals and still-attractive yields have
Business School – New Year – New Approach or Sensible Building?
Classic New Year's Resolution Failures: Ancient Blunders, Modern Flops, and a Smarter Path for Business Leaders in 2026 As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, millions worldwide will raise a glass and solemnly vow to transform their lives. "This year will be different," we declare. We'll hit the gym daily, eat only kale, save
Breaking News Today – Monday 29 December 2025
Business News Today Aspen Sells-off Asia Assets South African pharmaceutical giant Aspen Pharmacare, through its subsidiary Aspen Global Incorporated, have agreed to divest its Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations (excluding China) to Australian private equity firm BGH Capital for an unadjusted A$2.37 billion (approximately US$1.59 billion or ZAR 26.5 billion) on a cash- and debt-free basis. The
Recharging for Resilience: How Business Leaders Can Embrace Real Downtime This Holiday Season
Today, stress has become a most unwelcome constant in the arena of business leadership. Recent studies paint a stark picture: according to DDI's Global Leadership Forecast 2025, 71% of business leaders worldwide report significantly higher stress levels since taking on their roles. Another report from Businessolver revealed that 55% of CEOs have experienced negative mental
Breaking News Today – Tuesday 23 December 2025
Business News Today Major Cyber Attack in France There has been a widely reported major cyber incident – a suspected distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on France's national postal service, La Poste, and its banking subsidiary, La Banque Postale, which occurred on December 22, 2025. This has caused significant disruptions in France during the peak Christmas
Africa's Most Investable Countries: A 2025 Data-Driven Overview
Africa's investment landscape going into 2026 remains dynamic, blending stable, policy-friendly smaller economies with larger, growth-oriented markets. While Africa has seen a foreign direct investment (FDI) rebound in 2024–2025, driven mostly by reforms, resource diversification, and infrastructure pushes, attractiveness varies by sector and risk tolerance as well as policy alignment with their business focus. The
Breaking News Today – Monday 22 December 2025
Business News Today World's Biggest Nuclear Plant to be Re-started Japan has advanced the last protocol steps to begin bringing its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant back online this morning. The reactor, is the largest nuclear power plant globally, and is set to resume operations – a watershed moment in the country's return to nuclear energy almost
Business School – Strategies for Managing Cash Flow
10 Sensible Ways to Manage Cash Flow for SMEs Without Compromising Stock Levels or Sales Effective cash flow management is the lifeblood of any small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). Positive cash flow ensures you can meet payroll, cover overheads, and invest in growth—all while maintaining healthy stock levels and driving sales. The good news is
Breaking News Today – Friday 19 December 2025
Business News Today West Africa Oil Producers hit by Oversupply of Cheap Oil West African crude producers, mainly Nigeria and Angola, are struggling to sell December and early January cargoes, with up to 26 shipments (including about 20 million barrels of Nigerian oil) remaining unsold as of mid-December 2025. The primary cause of which is
Breaking News Today – Thursday 18 December 2025
Business News Today Post Office Loses Its Small Parcel Monopoly South African Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has gazetted a directive ending the South African Post Office's (SAPO) long-standing monopoly on delivering small parcels (under 1kg), removing them from "reserved postal services." This opens up the market, allowing private couriers full legal access without prior threats
The Invisible Continent: Why do "Global" Consulting Reports Keep Erasing Africa?
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 of over 350 global CEOs and 400 investors (representing $19 trillion in assets) paints a picture of cautious optimism: steady growth, AI-driven transformation, rising M&A,
E-Commerce Platform Review in South Africa's Retail Ecosystem
Value for SMEs and Opportunities for New Entrants like Fynd South Africa's e-commerce market has matured rapidly in 2025, with online retail sales exceeding R130 billion ($7.4 billion), representing nearly 10% of total retail and marking a 35% year-on-year growth (World Wide Worx Online Retail in South Africa 2025 report). This boom that has been
Breaking News Today – Wednesday 17 December 2025
Business News Today Platinum Hits 18-Year High on Lower Output Concerns Platinum prices have surged over 3% today, to above $1,930 per ounce, reaching its highest levels since 2008 as rising economic and policy uncertainty in the US drove investors toward alternative assets offering higher returns and diversification. The delayed November US labor report showed
Battling Illegal Early Debit Orders: A South African Consumer's Guide This December
As the busy holiday period in December 2025 unfolds, many South Africans face a familiar festive frustration: unauthorised early debit orders. While some employers pay salaries early, often around the 15th to 20th, that align with holiday spending, not everyone benefits from this advance payment set-up. Yet, banks (for bond or loan repayments) and insurance