How will the 25pc US import tariff affect SA’s auto industry?
A better understanding about the impact on South Africa’s automotive industry of the new US 25% import tariff on all automotive imports is expected later this week.
South African business outlook muddied
South African business sentiment remained in contractionary territory for a fifth straight month as a recovery in demand struggles to pick up pace amid uncertainty about deteriorating relations with the US.
Botswana seeks new SA power deal as crisis deepens
Government officials from Botswana will meet with South Africa’s electricity ministry this week after power-import costs more than doubled, worsening a supply crisis.
Zimra’s digital tax system TaRMS gains traction as registrations surge by 116%
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority’s [Zimra] digital transformation is sweeping across the country’s tax landscape with nee registrations on the recently introduced Tax and Revenue Management System…
Fourth quarter arrivals in Zim total 1,5 million
Zimbabwe recorded 1,5 million arrivals in the fourth quarter of 2024, with 70 percent of the traffic being returning residents from abroad, illustrating the country’s strong ties with its Diaspora.
Gold above US$3 100 as US levies boost havens
Gold started the week with a fresh record high, ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected latest tariff barrage that heightened concerns of a global trade war.
Dangote’s wealth jumps by 72pc to US$23,9bn
Aliko Dangote, known for his vast empire in petroleum, cement, sugar and other industries, continues to amass significant wealth, solidifying his position as a key player in Africa’s economic development.
Padenga unit beats volume decline, remains profitable
Padenga Holdings’ agribusiness division, a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s luxury exports economy, continues to chart a profitable course in the face of a maturing crocodile skins market.
Diaspora business expo set for inaugural SA leg
The Zimbabwe Business Expo, a critical platform for bridging the gap between locals in the Diaspora and investment opportunities back home, will this year be in South Africa.
Chinese stocks power ahead of emerging peers amid AI frenzy
Gains in Chinese stocks have typically filtered through to bolster their emerging-market counterparts — not this time.











