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Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
By: Darren Parker 7th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of... →
BUSA Welcomes SONA 2025: A Renewed Commitment to Economic Growth, Reform, and Collaboration
7th February 2025 BUSA commends President Cyril Ramaphosa for delivering a State of the Nation Address (SONA) that reaffirms and reinvigorates the government’s... →
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s SoNA 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th February 2025 Opposition parties have expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, with the GOOD Party praising... →
AMSA postpones longs wind down by month amid intense rescue talks with government
By: Terence Creamer 6th February 2025 Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has postponed the wind down of its longs business by a month to allow talks with government on... →
Petrol price to increase by 82c, diesel by up to 105c
By: Marleny Arnoldi 4th February 2025 Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced the adjustment of fuel prices, based on current local and international... →
South Africa’s energy and transport reforms could create 500 000 jobs – World Bank 
By: Terence Creamer 4th February 2025 South Africa could increase its GDP growth by 1% in the short term and up to 3% in the medium term by addressing persistent energy and freight... →
SoNA can reinforce cooperation and reforms to achieve 3% growth – BLSA
By: Schalk Burger 3rd February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa can use his State of the Nation Address (SoNA), set to be delivered on February 6, to reinforce the fundamental... →
IMF projects South Africa’s GDP growth will reach 1.5% this year
By: Darren Parker 31st January 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s yearly economic growth rate to reach 1.8% by 2030, supported in large part by ongoing... →
