Business Watch

GDP growth not enough for what's needed 13.03.2026 0:56 ↓

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World Bank backs R160bn infrastructure funding initiative 12.03.2026 0:46 ↓

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Cyril Ramaphosa Highlights Shared Growth and Poverty Reduction Goals During Brazil State Visit 11.03.2026 1:00 ↓

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Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa appoint Melissa Dempster as CEO amid retail expansion 10.03.2026 0:48 ↓

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Pick n Pay clothing launches on asap! delivery app 09.03.2026 0:51 ↓

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Global ocean economy summit set for Durban later this month 06.03.2026 0:51 ↓

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BASF expands Durban dispersions plant as it marks 60 years in South Africa 05.03.2026 0:53 ↓

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Prince Buthelezi Mall set to open in Empangeni at end of April 04.03.2026 0:56 ↓

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Netcare earns Top Employer 2026 global certification 03.03.2026 0:51 ↓

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Hirsch’s marks 47 years from Durban repair shop to national retail chain 02.03.2026 0:53 ↓

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Boxer Superstores launches Digital Kick-Start Programme 27.02.2026 1:00 ↓

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Sin tax, TFSA and personal income tax - Quick picks from the 2026 Budget Speech 25.02.2026 1:23 ↓

In the 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines key tax changes affecting South Africans, including sin tax increases on alcohol and tobacco, adjustments to personal income tax brackets and rebates, and a higher VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million. The budget also raises the tax-free savings account (TFSA) annual limit to R46 000 and increases retiremen...

Budget Speech 2026 - Spotlight on illicit trade and potential sin tax increases 25.02.2026 1:07 ↓

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Enoch Godongwana to Deliver Budget Speech as Optimism Grows for Economy 24.02.2026 0:57 ↓

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Economist expects limited tax and spending changes in National Budget Speech 23.02.2026 0:58 ↓

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Experts Do Not Expect Changes to Personal Income Tax in 2026 Budget 20.02.2026 0:49 ↓

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Government welcomes STASSA survey as unemployment drops and jobs rise 19.02.2026 0:49 ↓

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Comments open for SARB’s proposal to scrap the prime lending rate 18.02.2026 1:02 ↓

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Danone Southern Africa tops national healthy food environment assessment 17.02.2026 0:51 ↓

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IMF says public debt and lagging policy reforms are holding South Africa back 16.02.2026 0:45 ↓

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Standard Bank offers streamlined smart ID applications 13.02.2026 0:38 ↓

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South Africa sets $15.1bn agricultural export record despite global trade pressure 11.02.2026 0:50 ↓

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Shoprite reaches 100 solar installations in renewable energy milestone 10.02.2026 5:00 ↓

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Reddam House Ballito joins Fibre Circle national recycling programme 06.02.2026 0:52 ↓

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Takealot Expands TakealotNOW On-Demand Delivery Service to Durban 05.02.2026 0:44 ↓

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