In December 2025, the entertainment world was shaken by the announcement that Netflix would acquire Warner Bros.’ storied film and television studios, along with its streaming assets including HBO and HBO Max. The agreement — valued at roughly $82.7 billion in enterprise value and...

South Africa's economic journey is a study in contrasts. While the country often records periods of modest GDP growth, these small gains are often overshadowed by the persistent, structural challenges that prevent a more robust and inclusive economic performance. The narrative is one of...

Johannesburg, South Africa – South Africa’s investment landscape appears to be entering a cautiously optimistic phase, according to the newly released Global Investment View Q2 2025 report from Investec Wealth & Investment International. The comprehensive outlook, which reflects sentiment from global investment strategists, presents...

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will release its much-anticipated Economic Survey of South Africa on 5 June 2025. The survey, conducted every two years, will evaluate South Africa’s macroeconomic performance, social indicators, investment climate, and policy effectiveness. Preliminary reports suggest the OECD...

Absa Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a landmark financial agreement aimed at enhancing South Africa’s capital markets and supporting inclusive economic growth. The multi-billion rand partnership will focus on financing green infrastructure, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and women- and...

ohannesburg, South Africa – May 29, 2025 – In a significant and sobering adjustment that underscores the growing economic headwinds facing South Africa, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has drastically slashed its 2025 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for the country by...