As the first African nation to preside over the G20, South Africa is stepping onto the world stage with confidence and purpose. Guided by the principles of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development, the country is driving transformative discussions that shape both continental and global progress. The resilience of the country’s econo... South Africa’s Global Influence: Leadership Beyond Borders
By Lethabo Mkhize The South African Budget Speech 2025/26, delivered by the Minister of Finance on March 12, 2025, outlines a financial roadmap for the country amid economic challenges and ongoing fiscal constraints. With a total consolidated government expenditure of R2.59 trillion, the budget aims to balance economic recovery, social welfa... SOUTH AFRICA’S 2025/26 BUDGET SPEECH: KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Last week marked a historic week for South Africa as the nation not only launched the Business 20 (B20) forum, but also hosted the inaugural meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in Cape Town. SOUTH AFRICA SETS A GLOBAL ECONOMIC AGENDA WITH B20 AND G20 INITIATIVES
The 2025 Mining Indaba took place on 3–6 February in Cape Town, marking one of the most transformative editions in history. Industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and, for the first time, local communities and traditional leaders converged to shape the future of sustainable mining in Africa. As the world’s largest African mining investme... The 2025 Mining Indaba: A New Era for South African Mining
By Kagiso Bonoko Ginger beer, or gemmere or igemere as it is known in the black communities of Mzansi, is a spring and summer ceremonial drink that is sure to be found at many events, celebrations, or gatherings. Yamama Gemmer is a traditional homemade non-alcoholic ginger beer in a concentrate that is […] Yamam Gemmer – Mzansi made traditional ginger-beer
By Kagiso Bonoko. “Getting into retail or partnering with these established corporate companies and having them trust you as a start-up businessperson or a small brand, is very, very difficult. So, the Buy Local Summit gives entrepreneurs and young brands an opportunity to showcase their products, network, and rub shoulders with other simila... SbKids clothing – When beauty and brains come together for a thriving business that pays it forward
By Kagiso Bonoko The challenges faced by the youth in South Africa are numerous and contribute to the high unemployment rate. These include inadequate skills and education, structural economic issues, limited work experience, Inequality and discrimination and high competition. The South African economy faces structural challenges su... Local youth takes South Africa by storm with her traditional attire business
The importance of a Nation Brand custodian such as Brand South Africa is now more critical than ever before. The entity continues to play a strategic role in managing the reputation of our country and inspiring its citizens to nurture National pride. Furthermore, Brand South Africa alone, cannot achieve the desired reputable South African Nation [&... Promoting effective public private partnerships in building the SA Nation Brand
Sithembile Ntombela It is one positive development for South Africa to celebrate – and there are several others – but the recent announcement that Stellantis, the umbrella automotive group housing motor car brands such as Citroën, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot, and Abarth, is planning to develop a car manufacturing facility in one of South […... It’s Greylisting; not Blacklisting: South Africa deals head-on with Greylisting
By Sithembile Ntombela The South African delegation that represented the country at the World Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) Annual Meeting in Switzerland has returned home after it vigorously promoted our country as an attractive investment destination with the potential to generate long-term returns for investors. A day before the start ... South Africa is well placed to attract more investment
President Ramaphosa remains focused on rebuilding and recovery President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges that while there is much public interest and concern about claims made in a criminal complaint against him, he remains firmly focused on the task of rebuilding the economy and the country. The President reaffirms that he was no... President Cyril Ramaphosa remains focused on rebuilding and recovery
Economic recovery post-COVID-19 means that there are huge opportunities for increased partnerships between businesses in South Africa. For instance, Aspen Pharmacare and multinational pharmaceuticals will continue to strengthen their position in South Africa, according to a report by Fitch Solutions. Aspen pharmaceutical, headquartered in Durban, h... The SA Pharmaceutical Market could boost economic growth
“Revolutionary advances in technology are reshaping the way people work and live. They are transforming the way people relate to each other, the way societies function and the way they are governed” – President Cyril Ramaphosa at the State of the Nation Address 2020. We can all agree that the way of life has changed […] DELL PLEDGES TO DRIVE SOUTH AFRICA TOWARDS A DIGITALLY EQUIPPED ECONOMY
On 10 September 2021, Brand South Africa collaborated with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), to deliver the first of a series of webinars under the theme ‘Trade and Investment Knowledge Network’. This collaboration is in line with both entities’ mandate to positively position the country for trade and inward investment t... The Road to South Africa’s Economic Recovery: Exchanging Knowledge and Building Networks
A new women empowerment initiative was announced by the South African chapter of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Women’s Business Alliance, during a virtual session of the BRICS Business Forum hosted by India on Tuesday, 17 August 2021. The initiative was announced by the Chairperson of the local chapter, Lebogang Zulu, [&... A CONVERSATION FOR THE INCLUSION OF WOMEN ENTREPRENERS IN GLOBAL TRADE
It is almost over a week since Gauteng and the KwaZulu-Natal provinces faced devastating social unrest that affected the country image and reputation. This at the back of a country still battling a pandemic and trying to revive its economy. This week saw the tide turning as South Africans did what they know best, joined […] SOUTH AFRICA – A COUNTRY OF RESILIENCE
According to the South African Wine Industry Information Systems (SAWIS), South Africa’s wine industry is a key economic driver of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. In actual fact, its expanding contribution per annum amounts to 36 billion rands, and employs about 300 000 people both directly and indirectly. Historically the country’s wine indu... LET US RAISE A GLASS TO A SOUTH AFRICAN WINE FARM
We all have dreams and aspirations of implementing a ground-breaking commercial idea that could turn us into the next billionaire designer but for Theo Baloyi, his sneaker idea has demonstrated a perfect step in the right direction to that success. Mzansi’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019, Top Empowered Young Achiever of the Year 2020, [... An ex-accountant building an African empire one sneaker at a time
What do you want to be when you grow up? A typical question asked to many young people when starting a conversation. This time the question was addressed to my 14-year-old girl cousin. Her response; “I want to be a businesswoman! I want to own a hospital! Be an inspiration to young girls just like […] SOUTH AFRICA’S BUSINESSWOMEN LEADING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS THE WORLD
In February 2020, the years 2020 to 2030 were declared as the new Decade of Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion by the member states of the African Union. In committing to this decade, the AU was quite keen to immediately start working on recommendations for the expansion of opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the continent, […] ... TRANSFORMING AFRICAN COMMUNITIES THROUGH BEEKEEPING
