South Africa’s rail revival opens a new insurance market
As private operators, financiers, and rolling-stock owners enter a rail system long dominated by the state, a specialist insurance market is developing alongside the infrastructure reforms.
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The rand’s long-term outlook may be changing
Improving domestic fundamentals, a potentially weaker US dollar, and lower inflation could mean the rand depreciates more slowly than investors have come to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Tight-lipped Treasury braces for tough Budget to plug R75bn shortfall
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana won’t reveal where the spending cuts or savings will come from but says South Africa must “do more with less”.
Budget: higher taxes, rising costs, and no relief for households
A phased VAT increase and frozen tax brackets mean South Africans will pay more, while concerns grow over government spending and economic stagnation.
National Treasury eyes digital public infrastructure overhaul
But with challenges around outdated systems, procurement bottlenecks, and cybersecurity risks, will the government be able to harness the full potential of South Africa’s digital future?
