Kganyago: Stop betting on sports and start betting on growth
The SARB’s governor argues the country knows how to revive the economy; the real test is whether it has the resolve to implement the necessary reforms.
infrastructure
Why investors are watching South Africa’s municipal elections
BLSA’s Busisiwe Mavuso says functioning municipalities are becoming as important to economic growth and investor confidence as energy and logistics reforms.
Green shoots emerge, but can South Africa build on them?
Signs of recovery are emerging across the economy, yet questions remain about whether the momentum can survive global uncertainty.
Treasury signals harder line on failing municipalities
Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse says municipalities that fail to reform may increasingly lose operational control of key services.
NPC report recommends reducing retirement funds’ offshore limit
The National Planning Commission recommends revising Regulation 28 to redirect at least 20% of retirement fund assets towards infrastructure and productive fixed assets.
Rapid growth of Ninety One fund signals rising demand for SA infrastructure debt
The SA Infrastructure Credit Fund has reached R2 billion in assets under management, with over 80% deployed into transport, energy, water, and digital projects.
Crime, fire, and weather remain key drivers of commercial claims
Theft under property covers remains the leading driver of crime-related claims, even as overall crime claims dipped in 2024, Santam reports.
Budget | Citizens benefiting from only a quarter of spending
Is it time for ‘a proper austerity budget’ that will free up funds for growth-boosting infrastructure projects and service delivery?
Alexforbes launches infrastructure fund amid government’s investment surge
The AF Infrastructure Impact Fund-of-Funds will invest across multiple sectors, including energy, transportation, and public utilities.
Proposed Regulation 28 amendment – are prescribed assets coming back?
The Cabinet is considering introducing new asset classes to leverage retirement savings for industrial financing.
Critical infrastructure blackouts are SA corporates’ biggest worry
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.
Shifting risk landscape to impact cost of reinsurance even further
Industry leaders caution against the ‘new normal’ in reinsurance costs, emphasising the need for a comprehensive strategy to navigate escalating challenges.
Insurers and their clients count the cost of extreme weather
The insurance industry faces the challenge of striking a balance between affordability for clients and ensuring long-term sustainability amid the changing risk landscape.
South Africa is at high risk, but not only on the downside
The country is in a position similar to the one it was in before the apartheid system collapsed.
State can’t meet SA’s social and economic needs, says FirstRand’s chairperson
It’s time for the government to admit that collaboration with the private sector is the key to development and growth, says Jardine.
OECD calls for VAT hike to help fund permanent grant
South Africa should make the R350-a-month Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant permanent, increase the rate of value-added tax from 15% to 17%, and reform the “distortive” personal income tax system, the Organisation […]
Top causes of business insurance claims in South Africa
Fires or explosions generated the most expensive losses for South African businesses over the past five years, accounting for 65% of the value of all claims, according to a study by Allianz Global […]
