Transport moves us, quite literally, and is the heartbeat of our economy. It’s how we commute, how goods reach us, and how children arrive at school. Did you know that road transport alone in South Africa accounts for nearly 70% Read the full story
South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis has left deep scars, with nearly 60% of young people either unemployed or not in education or training. That’s a startling number, one that I can’t ignore. It’s a statistic that reflects not only the Read the full story
South Africa is in the midst of a serious water crisis, and I believe investment in our water infrastructure is essential if we are to secure a prosperous future. This isn’t just about ensuring access to clean water; it’s about Read the full story
South Africa faces some of the world’s highest workplace burnout and mental health challenges, costing the economy over R160 billion annually through absenteeism, productivity loss, high staff turnover, and even early death. Despite widespread adoption of wellness programmes, many companies Read the full story
September brought some great news as annual consumer inflation dipped for the fourth consecutive month, settling at 3.8%, down from 4.4% in August. This marks the lowest inflation rate since March 2021, when it was recorded at 3.2%. Overall, prices Read the full story
Did you know that South Africa’s automotive industry is a key driver of both economic growth and transformation? Through the Automotive Production and Development Programme (APDP), the government is not just building cars—it’s building a future that includes investment, innovation, Read the full story
On 19 October 2024, in Tzaneen, Limpopo, former South African President Thabo Mbeki delivered a poignant tribute to the late Tito Titus Mboweni, a man whose contributions spanned across the political and economic spheres of South Africa. Mboweni, who passed Read the full story
The BEE Chamber welcomes the gazetting of the Legal B-BBEE Sector Codes of Good Practice (LSC), which was officially released on 20 September 2024. Before this, the B-BBEE codes for the legal sector were far too vague. Now, we have Read the full story
Growing a business is one of the most challenging endeavours, especially when you’re constantly looking for ways to expand and scale. As a business owner, you’ll often find yourself navigating numerous opportunities and challenges to push your company forward. If Read the full story
The latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) survey, released by Stats SA for Q2:2024, shows a notable increase in formal non-agricultural sector jobs. Despite some challenges, we’re seeing encouraging growth. Total employment rose by 42,000 in the second quarter of 2024, Read the full story
