
Fuel relief now, answers later as the government buys time on price shock
A R3-per-litre levy cut cushions April’s fuel spike, but rising oil prices and expiring relief point to steep increases ahead.

A R3-per-litre levy cut cushions April’s fuel spike, but rising oil prices and expiring relief point to steep increases ahead.

For the first time, theft, fraud, and corruption have surged onto the Allianz Risk Barometer’s top 10 business risks for South Africa.

Cyber incidents are the top global business risk by a clear margin, but they rank second in South Africa, according to the latest Allianz Risk Barometer.

Jeremy Lang, Chief Investment Officer at Business Partners Limited, provides a review of the SME sector in 2023, including key developments, challenges, and the outlook of the sector heading into 2024.