The overall Johannesburg Stock Exchange index plummeted just over 6% in early trade and the rand also weakened by nearly 50 cents against the US dollar, this amid the worsening effect of the coronavirus on the global markets. South Africa is currently in a technical recession with growth forecasts revised to under 0.5%. Economists say the Reserve Bank will have to implement aggressive rate cuts to support the struggling economy.
Before seeds can take root, the soil must be ready – from ancient fields to modern farms, this truth has been passed down over the centuries – because soil readiness remains the first step toward every successful harvest. Larry Morris,...
This Women’s Day, let’s talk about something often overlooked: the critical link between infrastructure and gender equality. In many communities across South Africa and Africa, the lack of basic infrastructure – from safe public transport to...
Despite ongoing challenges in the construction sector, South Africa’s economic outlook is showing encouraging signs of improvement. This was one of the key messages at AfriSam’s Annual Budget Breakdown event held in Johannesburg in February 2025,...