Commodity boom to boost South Africa’s economy
March 4, 2026
Momentum for the global economy has been varied moving into 2026. Coface expects growth of +2.6% this year – a very minor downtick on +2.8%
Tag: economy
The Critical Ingredients for Growth in Emerging Markets
August 22, 2025
Economic Headwinds This year is proving to be a difficult period for growth. Stiff economic headwinds are presenting challenges in markets around the globe. Emerging
What’s happening with Ethiopia’s economy?
March 25, 2025
Ethiopia has one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is ranked between 7th and 14th depending on how growth is measured. This
African Union Summit Highlights a Decade of Economic Transformation
March 7, 2025
African Development Bank Group President, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, delivered a compelling farewell address to Heads of State and Government at the 38th African Union Summit,
The Importance of Developing Economies and Why Market Research is Essential
January 30, 2025
Understanding Developing Economies A developing economy refers to nations that are in the process of industrialization and modernization, characterized by lower income levels, increased poverty
Urban Growth Welcomes Interest Rate Cut Amidst Economic Optimism
September 26, 2024
Urban Growth, a leader in large-scale supply chain logistics industrial properties, welcomes the recent interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank as a
SA Tourism: Can The Sector Leverage Tech to Enhance Its International Competitiveness?
August 28, 2024
By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO, CLEVVA Tourism is vital to the South African economy, accounting for 8.2% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and 9.2%
DIGITAL INCLUSION IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN INFORMAL TRADE – PART 2
June 21, 2024
Authors: Liesl Pearson & Marilu Smit A 2023 study1 by Forbes and Mastercard found that 91% of respondents in South Africa’s informal economy prefer non-cash payments, driven by safety
Economic recovery measures improve economy – Mashatile
September 11, 2023
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has attributed the growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to the economic recovery measures that were implemented by government to support
SEAD-SA puts SA on trajectory of evidenced-based economic planning
June 21, 2023
Government has launched a project that will go a long way in deepening the understanding of the geographic distribution and characteristics of economic activities within