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Godongwana’s lofty infrastructure plans threatened by skills shortages
The country’s improving fiscal position has helped it weather the latest oil shock, but rising living costs and skills shortages on major infrastructure projects...
Uganda’s export earnings jump 36% in August on strong gold sales
Uganda’s export revenues rose sharply in August, driven largely by increased gold shipments and stronger earnings from other key commodities, according to a finance...
Metal and engineering firms must not overlook practical experience of workforce
Employers in South Africa's metal and engineering sector must comply with both Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council (MEIBC) grading requirements and Occupational Health...
UN, African officials call for investment in ‘reliable, forward-looking’ data systems
United Nations (UN) and African officials on Wednesday called for robust investment in data and statistical systems in Africa to help governments on the...
Clicks revenue surpasses R50bn, thanks to aggressive store expansion
Clicks Group's strategy of expanding its retail and pharmacy footprint is bearing fruit, resulting in the company's turnover surpassing R50-billion for the first time.
This...
Mathews Phosa | Engineering inclusion: The missing link in agricultural growth
Engineers, members of the Council, distinguished engineers, researchers, students, and fellow farmers: good morning.
Thank you for the honour of addressing this gathering. I stand...
MTBPS | Madlanga Commission at centre of R516m budget allocation
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is expected to receive the bulk of R516 million allocated to three commissions of inquiry.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced...
MTBPS | Treasury sets aside R10bn as El Niño threatens food...
Treasury has increased its contingency reserve to R10-billion for the 2026/27 financial year to prepare for drought risks linked to El Niño.
According to the...
MTBPS | Treasury sets aside R10bn to ease fuel price pain
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced R10 billion in temporary fuel levy relief, as surging global oil prices continue to put pressure on motorists...
MTBPS | SA spends R1.2bn a day servicing debt as Treasury...
The government is still spending approximately R1.2 billion a day servicing government debt in 2026, underscoring the scale of the country's debt burden despite...
