ECONOMICS AND POLICY
Latest US Jobs Report Lands Late and Offers Little Comfort
The US economy added 64 000 jobs in November while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%.
Economics & Policy
December 19, 2025
4 min read
Consumer Inflation Eases in November, Offering Room for Rate Cuts
South Africa’s inflation rate edged lower in November, staying comfortably within the SARB’s new target band and strengthening the case for interest rate cuts in early 2026.
Economics & Policy
December 19, 2025
2 min read
Real Economic Benefits from Mega Sports Events – Economist
A Stellenbosch economist argues that mega sports events can deliver real economic gains, using the 2010 FIFA World Cup to show how football outcomes translated into increased tourism, spending, and jobs for South Africa.
Sport
December 17, 2025
3 min read
US Lawmakers Weigh AGOA Extension as Think Tank Urges Tougher Line on South Africa
US lawmakers are moving to extend AGOA, but a free market think tank is warning that renewal without conditions could reward corruption and foreign policy choices that increasingly place South Africa at odds with Washington.
Economics & Policy
December 17, 2025
3 min read
Hassett Says Fed Should Cut Interest Rates More Aggressively
Kevin Hassett has urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates more aggressively, intensifying debate over the Fed’s independence.
Economics & Policy
December 16, 2025
2 min read
Malatsi Opens New Path for ICT Licences and Investment
The communications minister has issued a new policy directive that could let some ICT firms meet empowerment rules through investment instead of selling equity, drawing ANC fire.
Economics & Policy
December 16, 2025
5 min read
China’s Trade Surplus Surges as Exports Power Ahead Despite US Sanctions
China had a record goods trade surplus of over US$1 trillion for the first 11 months of the year as its manufacturing output powered ahead despite heavy US tariffs and sanctions.
Economics & Policy
December 11, 2025
6 min read
Use Apartheid Legislation to Classify Your Employees, Government Says
A letter from the Department of Labour and Employment tells employers to use apartheid-era racial laws to classify staff.
Politics
December 11, 2025
4 min read
Business Confidence Rises as Economy Shows Signs of Life
South Africa’s business mood has strengthened sharply, with new data showing the broadest rise in confidence in years.
Economics & Policy
December 10, 2025
6 min read
Hassett Tipped for Fed Job as Trump Pushes for Faster Rate Cuts
As Trump edges closer to replacing Jerome Powell with loyalist economist Kevin Hassett at the Fed, markets are already betting on cheaper money, a weaker dollar, and a fresh test of central bank independence.
Global
December 10, 2025
6 min read
