business news rss feed https://www.theafrica.co.za/rss/ https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-first-battery-centre-knysna-461962241 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-first-battery-centre-knysna-461962241 BUSINESS NEWS - At First Battery Centre Knysna, we believe that our success is built on far more than simply supplying batteries and automotive products. We are committed to providing reliable Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-kaplan-blumberg-461962239 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-kaplan-blumberg-461962239 BUSINESS NEWS - At Kaplan Blumberg we believe that legal services are about far more than contracts, courtrooms and transactions. They are about people. Every client who walks through our doors Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-skinvest-aesthetics-461962237 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-skinvest-aesthetics-461962237 BUSINESS NEW - As a new business in town, Skinvest s nomination for Best of Hessequa is especially meaningful. Skinvest has quickly become a trusted name in local beauty, wellness and advanced Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-hs-perks-funeral-home-461962236 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-hs-perks-funeral-home-461962236 BUSINESS NEWS - For more than a century, H.S. Perks Funeral Home has been part of the heartbeat of our community - walking alongside families in moments of loss, remembrance, and healing. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:46 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-grace-prep-private-school-461962235 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-grace-prep-private-school-461962235 BUSINESS NEWS - Nestled in the heart of Still Bay West at 903 Badenhorst Street, Grace Prep Private School is more than just a school; it s a place where children are known, valued and encouraged Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-hoer-landbouskool-oakdale-461962233 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-hoer-landbouskool-oakdale-461962233 SAKENUUS - Hoer Landbouskool Oakdale net buite Riversdal is al dekades lank een van die voorste landbouskole in Suid-Afrika. Met n leerdertal van 453 seuns, fokus die skool daarop om jongmense Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-restaurant-industry-under-pressure-as-inflation-rising-costs-and-consumer-spending-slowdown-hit-h-461962232 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/sa-restaurant-industry-under-pressure-as-inflation-rising-costs-and-consumer-spending-slowdown-hit-h-461962232 BUSINESS NEWS - With headline inflation rising to 4% year-on-year in April, up from 3.1% in March, South Africans are once again feeling the pressure of increasing living costs. According to Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-africa-climbs-10-places-in-global-competitiveness-rankings-461962111 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-africa-climbs-10-places-in-global-competitiveness-rankings-461962111 South Africa has climbed 10 places in the latest global economic rankings, moving to 54th out of 70 economies surveyed in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook. The annual study, conducted by the Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/analyst-predicts-fuel-price-relief-might-be-on-the-cards-461962103 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/analyst-predicts-fuel-price-relief-might-be-on-the-cards-461962103 Analysts expect a significant decline in fuel prices on the back of a steady decline in global oil prices and a stronger rand. The Central Energy Fund forecast data shows that the price of petrol ma Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:35:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/outdated-living-annuity-beneficiary-nominations-could-cost-families-thousands-46195291 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/outdated-living-annuity-beneficiary-nominations-could-cost-families-thousands-46195291 BUSINESS NEWS - A living annuity is one of the most widely used retirement income products in South Africa. It allows retirees to invest their retirement savings and draw an income over time, Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:38:03 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/reserve-bank-launches-museum-and-1976-commemorative-r2-coin-46194241 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/reserve-bank-launches-museum-and-1976-commemorative-r2-coin-46194241 President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the renovated South African Reserve Bank headquarters and unveiled the SARB Museum in Pretoria. The halls of the museum celebrate the oldest African c Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:37:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/north-west-commits-funding-for-green-enterprises-46194240 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/north-west-commits-funding-for-green-enterprises-46194240 The North West provincial government says funds will be allocated for green enterprises. Premier Lazarus Mokgosi made these remarks during the two-day Green Youth Indaba held at Sun City on Saturday Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:37:12 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-smith-tabata-attorneys-461932169 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-knysna-plett-smith-tabata-attorneys-461932169 BUSINESS NEWS - Smith Tabata Attorneys are 30 years old this year, having been established in 1996 as a result of a merger between an internationally funded, anti-apartheid human rights law firm Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:16:19 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-huppelland-kleuterskool-461932168 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/best-of-hessequa-huppelland-kleuterskool-461932168 SAKENUUS - Huppelland Kleuterskool in Albertinia vier vanjaar met trots sy 40ste bestaansjaar. Sedert 1986 bied die skool n veilige, liefdevolle en stimulerende omgewing waar jong kinders kan Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:16:19 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/samwu-vows-to-continue-its-umsunduzi-strike-until-demands-are-met-46190256 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/samwu-vows-to-continue-its-umsunduzi-strike-until-demands-are-met-46190256 The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) has vowed to continue its strike in the uMsunduzi Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands until its demands are met. Around 2 400 workers affilia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:47:36 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/youth-in-limpopo-urge-government-to-show-tangible-job-opportunities-46190254 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/youth-in-limpopo-urge-government-to-show-tangible-job-opportunities-46190254 Some young people in Nwamitwa area outside Tzaneen in Limpopo have urged government to ensure its commitments result in tangible opportunities and jobs. They say unemployment, teenage pregnancy and Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:47:36 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/multimillionaire-gerrie-fourie-says-south-africas-dysfunction-is-exactly-what-makes-it-worth-staying-461882285 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/multimillionaire-gerrie-fourie-says-south-africas-dysfunction-is-exactly-what-makes-it-worth-staying-461882285 Gerrie Fourie, the co-founder and former chief executive of Capitec Bank, has told South Africans considering emigration that the country`s dysfunction is precisely what creates its opportunities, and Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/billionaire-christo-wieses-shoprite-just-blew-past-its-store-opening-target-461882284 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/billionaire-christo-wieses-shoprite-just-blew-past-its-store-opening-target-461882284 Shoprite Holdings, Africa`s largest food retailer and a company in which South African billionaire Christo Wiese holds a major stake, has already exceeded its full-year store opening target with a mon Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ct-tourism-generated-r25bln-in-2025-461882246 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/ct-tourism-generated-r25bln-in-2025-461882246 Cape Towns tourism industry generated over R24 billion in 2025. The industry says foreign visitors spending reached an all-time high of R19 billion. It says the visitors and their spending contributed Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/innovation-agency-launches-r12-bln-fund-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-461882245 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/innovation-agency-launches-r12-bln-fund-to-tackle-youth-unemployment-461882245 The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has launched a massive R,2 billion Technology Innovation Fund, specifically aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The agency, which is an entity of the Departm Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:51:45 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-tycoon-iqbal-surve-quits-sekunjalo-as-media-subsidiary-iol-launches-124-million-expans-46182241 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/south-african-tycoon-iqbal-surve-quits-sekunjalo-as-media-subsidiary-iol-launches-124-million-expans-46182241 Iqbal Surve has stepped down as chairman of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings after more than two decades at the helm, ending an era for one of South Africa`s most prominent diversified investment groups Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:37:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/analysts-predict-positive-growth-figures-for-sas-first-quarter-46182216 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/analysts-predict-positive-growth-figures-for-sas-first-quarter-46182216 Economic analysts expect a positive set of economic growth figures for the first quarter of this year when Statistics South Africa releases the GDP data on Tuesday. The boost in growth is expected t Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:37:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/traderbag-debunks-some-myths-about-plastic-shopping-bags-461812280 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/traderbag-debunks-some-myths-about-plastic-shopping-bags-461812280 BUSINESS NEWS - Every day, up to 80% of consumers forget to reuse plastic shopping bags, content that they are still doing their bit for the environment because of the many half truths circulated Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:24:30 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/how-to-avoid-costly-vehicle-breakdowns-this-winter-461812167 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/how-to-avoid-costly-vehicle-breakdowns-this-winter-461812167 South Africans commonly experience winter-related vehicle breakdowns, which can be avoided with a few simple checks before hitting the road. Johanni Jennings from Auto General warns motorists that c Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:24:28 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fitchs-decision-to-upgrade-sa-not-surprising-economist-461792190 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fitchs-decision-to-upgrade-sa-not-surprising-economist-461792190 Nedbank Senior Economist Isaac Matshego says rating agency Fitch`s decision to upgrade South Africa is not a surprise. The rating agency upgraded SA`s long-term currency credit rating from BB- to BB Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:42:50 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fitch-upgrades-south-africas-credit-rating-after-21-years-46179280 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/fitch-upgrades-south-africas-credit-rating-after-21-years-46179280 Rating agency Fitch has upgraded South Africas long-term currency credit rating from double-B-minus to double-B, and the outlook remains stable. This marks Fitchs first rating upgrade for the countr Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:42:49 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dont-get-your-hopes-up-about-july-fuel-cuts-just-yet-46179228 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/dont-get-your-hopes-up-about-july-fuel-cuts-just-yet-46179228 Early fuel-price data points to relief at the pumps next month, but oil markets, the rand and Middle East tensions could still change the picture. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:42:48 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/rules-prevail-fund-ordered-to-pay-twopot-savings-withdrawal-benefit-461762143 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/rules-prevail-fund-ordered-to-pay-twopot-savings-withdrawal-benefit-461762143 BUSINESS NEWS - In a landmark reconsideration, Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator Naheem Essop has directed the Municipal Employees Pension Fund to grant a complainant access to her two-pot savings Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:31 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/billionaire-sandile-zungu-just-won-south-africas-lottery-and-a-madagascar-nickel-mine-in-the-same-ye-461762110 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/billionaire-sandile-zungu-just-won-south-africas-lottery-and-a-madagascar-nickel-mine-in-the-same-ye-461762110 There is a particular kind of businessman that South Africa produces in small numbers: the kind who spent years being told the system was not built for him and responded by building his own. Sandile D Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:26 GMT https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/africas-richest-man-aliko-dangote-is-now-the-worlds-biggest-jet-fuel-exporter-461762109 https://www.theafrica.co.za/africanews/africas-richest-man-aliko-dangote-is-now-the-worlds-biggest-jet-fuel-exporter-461762109 Aliko Dangote`s refinery in Lagos has achieved something no African industrial project has done before: it became the world`s single largest exporter of aviation fuel in April 2026, capitalising on su Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:19:26 GMT