The e-commerce industry in South Africa is experiencing rapid growth, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and increased internet penetration. With more people shopping online than ever before, businesses must adapt to emerging trends to stay competitive.
Key Drivers of E-commerce Growth
1. Increased Internet &...
Government's Commitment to Unlocking Capital and Improving Financial Markets
In an era marked by dynamic global markets and accelerated technological change, the South African government has signaled a strong commitment to unlocking capital and enhancing the performance of its financial markets. This strategic direction is...
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...
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has revised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 downward from 1.7% to 1.2%. The central bank highlighted persistent electricity shortages, declining business confidence, and sluggish global demand as key reasons for the downward revision. In its quarterly Monetary...
Credit rating agency Moody’s has revised its outlook on Sasol Limited from “stable” to “negative,” citing growing environmental compliance costs, lower global demand for petrochemicals, and declining crude oil prices. The agency did not downgrade Sasol’s credit rating but warned that further deterioration in...
