ECNOMICS
BP’s North Sea Exit Exposes Britain’s Energy Delusion
Is the UK committing energy suicide?
8.5.2026 |
Reine Opperman
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Records – Posing an Investor Conundrum
Wall Street pushed to record highs on Tuesday, as strong technology earnings and renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence outweighed investor concern over elevated oil prices, even as energy warning lights flash over the global economy in a test for investors.
7.5.2026 |
Staff Writer
Manufacturing Back in Positive Territory but Risks Remain
The Purchasing Managers’ Index has had its best month since September, but recovery is uncertain while global conditions remain in flux.
6.5.2026 |
Staff Writer
FMD Crisis – Steenhuisen Blames FF+
The agriculture minister says his predecessor is to blame for the FMD outbreak, while a lobby group says the government’s response to the crisis is destined to fail.
6.5.2026 |
Staff Writer
DA Pushes to Reform BEE
The Democratic Alliance will introduce a Bill in Parliament tomorrow that aims significantly to reform empowerment policy.
6.5.2026 |
Staff Writer
Oil Crashes as War Offramp Hopes Lift
Hopes rise that Iran War could end soon.
6.5.2026 |
Staff Writer
Diesel Price Could Reach R40/Litre, With Severe Political Consequences
South Africa is on the precipice with the looming fuel price spike.
6.5.2026 |
News Desk
New 60-Day Horizon For Iran War
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has come under growing strain after Iran fired on commercial shipping, oil infrastructure, and its Gulf neighbours following the US opening of a channel through the Strait of Hormuz – as new 60-day horizon to end the war comes into view.
6.5.2026 |
Foreign Desk
South Africa’s New Vehicle Sales Slow in April
Fewer cars were sold in South Africa in April as global pressures start to tell.
5.5.2026 |
Econ Desk
Child Poverty Down, But Still Chronic: Report
South Africa is failing our kids.
4.5.2026 |
Staff Writer
