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“While Africa watches war, the real disruption is unfolding in supply chains, finance, labour and education — dividing the digitally prepared from the rest of the world”. Photo: Supplied

While Africa watches war, the real divide is digital

While global tensions play out in real time, their lasting effect will not be measured only in territory or political outcomes. It will be measured in how economies are reshaped, how systems evolve and how people are positioned within this reality

“While Africa watches war, the real disruption is unfolding in supply chains, finance, labour and education — dividing the digitally prepared from the rest of the world”. Photo: Supplied

While Africa watches war, the real divide is digital

While global tensions play out in real time, their lasting effect will not be measured only in territory or political outcomes. It will be measured in how economies are reshaped, how systems evolve and how people are positioned within this reality

The Government Employees Pension Fund said on Tuesday that it had temporarily suspended the submission of withdrawal applications from the two-pot retirement system for its members from 7 October to 21 October to allow for a system update.

Two-pot withdrawal system temporarily suspended for Government Employees Pension Fund

The fund said its system was undergoing an update and would be offline until 21 October

Studies estimate that if women had equal access to resources, their yields could increase by 20% to 30%.

Pilot programmes are over – Africa’s agriculture must scale, with women at its heart

Ask African governments how they feel about agricultural innovation and their answer might surprise you. “They’re tired,” says Vanessa Adams, Founder and CEO of Level4International, an organisation that aims to improve the adaptation of agri-food and farming systems to climate change. “They don’t want any more pilot programmes. Innovations that benefit 5 000 people are […]

Despite unemployment rates, Gen Z has found a way to make ends meet.

Gen Z South Africans make ends meet through hustle and pragmatism

The findings challenge stereotypes, showing a generation that’s resourceful, pragmatic and shaping its own financial future

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SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%

Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households

(Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters)

The proposed Transformation Fund aims to work with and for black women

It advocates for SMMEs owned by women, addresses problems women have with financing and targets sectors such as agriculture, where women labourers are concentrated

Enlit Africa 2025 Spotlights Investment and Finance as Catalysts for Africa’s Energy Future

Cape Town, South Africa – April 2025 – Enlit Africa, the continent’s premier gathering for the power, energy and water sectors brings a sharp focus on investment and finance to proceedings as pivotal drivers of Africa’s energy transformation. As the energy sector grapples with unprecedented demand, climate imperatives and the push for universal access, this […]

All asunder: The Economic Freedom Fighters led by Julius Malema is divided on how to respond to the budget proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. (David Harrison)

EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies

2025 Budget Speech Commentary: Economic Policy and Its Impact on Low-Income Households

The budget speech poses an ideal opportunity for us to reflect on the influence policy has on the economic outcomes of all South Africans. The South African economic system remains largely stratified, characterised by the highest proportion of the working class residing in lower income households. Indeed, in the recent past, South Africa has been […]

The commission launched a case in 2015 against 28 local and international banks, alleging they colluded to fix the dollar-rand exchange rate.

R60bn shortfall: How the treasury can rethink its economic strategy

The treasury needs to focus on strengthening revenue collection, efficient allocation and optimisation

There has been progress since 1994. South Africa now has a black middle and upper middle class but the means of production remain largely owned by white people and black people swelling the ranks of labour. Photo: Mujahid Saofodien/AFP)

South Africa’s economy expands by 0.6% in fourth quarter of 2024

The agriculture sector was up 17.2% and was the largest contributor to GDP growth during the period

South Africa’s hosting of the G20 is an opportunity to represent Africa’s interests. Photo: Aditya Pradana Putra/Antara/ Pool/Handout/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

SA’s G20 presidency a chance to reform global governance

Global financial reforms, action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, a just energy transition and ensuring food security should be central to its work

The future of the African Union: How many more days are left?

Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic

Essential: In a bid to lower its carbon footprint, Anglo American this year is using the world’s biggest green-hydrogen powered nuGen truck at the Mogalakwena mine in Limpopo. Climate tech offers a path towards sustainability.

Blended finance key to unlocking billions for Africa’s climate tech startups

The need for innovative climate solutions is urgent, and climate tech offers a path towards resilience and sustainability.

Threats: Cultivated fields were affected by erratic weather patterns during the rainy season in the central district of Lilongwe, Malawi, in January this year. Photo: Contigo/Getty Images

Climate financing crucial for Malawi’s agricultural sector

Investments must prioritise climate-resilient infrastructure and climate-smart practices in predominantly subsistence-farming countries

Former environment minister Barbara Creecy.

Climate finance still a vital issue at COP28, Creecy says

Developed nations need to deliver on the funds they pledged in the past