ECONOMICS AND POLICY
China’s 2026 Growth Target: The 'Lowest' Growth Forecast in Three Decades is Still Lightning Fast
China’s 2026 economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% may be the “lowest” in nearly three decades, but when viewed in the context of the country’s decades of rapid growth, it remains extremely strong.
Global
March 6, 2026
2 min read
Proposed Amendments to Labour Laws Could Make It Easier to Dismiss Employees
New labour law amendments seen as broadly positive and could potentially be the beginning of deregulation of the labour market.
Economics & Policy
March 6, 2026
2 min read
SA Business Confidence Edges Higher in First Quarter But Still Low
Businesses in South Africa have a slightly brighter outlook in the first quarter of 2026, but global events could impact the increasingly positive view.
Economics & Policy
March 6, 2026
4 min read
South Africa’s Vehicle Sales Surge in February, But Exports Drop Amid Global Challenges
Improved economic conditions result in strong growth in domestic vehicle sales but SA motor exports are under significant pressure.
Economics & Policy
March 4, 2026
2 min read
Analysis: Advisory Firm Warns of Emerging Private Credit Risk in the United States
A note by advisory firm Frans Cronje Private Clients has placed a conditional but notable warning on the US private credit market ahead of Friday’s labour data release.
Economics & Policy
March 4, 2026
4 min read
Housing Market to Peak in 2026, But Middle East Conflict Clouds the Outlook
Stronger growth and lower rates support house prices, yet rising oil risks could still derail the cycle says independent economist John Loos.
Economics & Policy
March 4, 2026
4 min read
Rand Loses Ground as South Africa’s Government and ANC Rally Behind Iran
The South African rand has lost over 3.3% in the past 48 hours, more than double the rise of an index tracking the strength of the US dollar, as Pretoria and the ANC solidified their diplomatic backing for Iran (as the index rises in value, the rand is expected to fall in value by a similar extent).
Politics
March 4, 2026
2 min read
Beijing's Blind Spot: The Hidden Cost of America's Strike on Iran
Oil markets have been jolted after the US-Israel strike on Iran, increasing costs for China especially.
Global
March 3, 2026
5 min read
International Consortium Plans $3 Billion Gas Power Project in Durban
Gas is not just hot air, it’s energy for me and you.
Economics & Policy
March 3, 2026
2 min read
South Africa's Economic Outlook: A Step Forward, but Still Lagging Behind Global Emerging Markets
While the South African economy is improving, it remains stuck behind regional peers in growth potential.
Economics & Policy
March 2, 2026
3 min read
