South Africa's business downturn eases in February, S&P PMI shows
By: Reuters 5th March 2025 Business activity in South Africa continued to weaken in February, but the pace of contraction slowed compared with the start of the year, a survey... →
Harmony investing R2bn in underground gold mines, earmarking R1bn for surface gold 
By: Martin Creamer 4th March 2025 During this financial year, South Africa’s largest gold mining company will be investing more than R3-billion in its South African assets. “We're... →
ActionSA demands 'real reform', DA says 0.6% GDP growth a ‘warning sign’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th March 2025 ActionSA on Tuesday called on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to break the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) so-called “addiction to... →
ANC admonishes media for creating ‘false narrative’ of divisions with party reconfiguration
By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th March 2025 Following a significant reconfiguration of its national structures, the African National Congress has hit back against some media, accusing them of... →
Diversified energy resources needed to ensure energy security for Africa, South Africa – Ramakgopa 
By: Rebecca Campbell 4th March 2025 South Africa, and Africa as a whole, had to make use of diversified energy resources, to enhance energy security. This was one of the points... →
Petrol, diesel prices to decrease
By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th March 2025 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has confirmed that the price of petrol will decrease by 7c a litre from March 5, while... →
UN appeals for funds to help contain Uganda Ebola outbreak
By: Reuters 4th March 2025 The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal to raise $11.2-million to help fund Uganda's response to an Ebola outbreak that has killed two... →
Guinea-Bissau president to run for second term, backtracking on vow to step down
By: Reuters 4th March 2025 Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo said on Monday he would run for a second term in November, backtracking on earlier vows to step down... →
South Africa's GDP grew by 0.6% in the fourth quarter
By: Creamer Media Reporter 4th March 2025 South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a decrease of 0.1% in the third quarter of the year. The agriculture,... →
No legal grounds for treason charges – AfriForum
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th March 2025 Lobby group AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel argued on Tuesday that there are no legal grounds for the treason charges brought against the organisation,... →
Cabinet agrees on guidelines for reworked Budget ahead of March 12 tabling
By: Terence Creamer 4th March 2025 At a special meeting held on March 3, Cabinet considered a variety of options to fund the 2025/26 Budget, the tabling of which was delayed for the... →
Consumer boost likely saved South African economy from recession
By: Bloomberg 4th March 2025 South Africa probably avoided a recession last year, saved by strong consumer demand in the fourth quarter as the key mining and manufacturing... →
Stellar Harmony Gold results drive record free cash, R1.4bn dividend declaration
By: Martin Creamer 4th March 2025 Record interim free cash flow generation and the highest-ever interim dividend payout was declared on Tuesday by Harmony Gold Mining Company. The... →
