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Business Confidence Falls Again — Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty Chill Global Investment Global business sentiment has taken another hit as trade tensions and tariff uncertainty weigh heavily on investment and supply-chain decisions. According to Dun & Bradstreet’s latest Global Business Optimism Insights Q3 2025 report, business optimism fell for the third consecutive quarter, confirming what…
TymeBank Announces Brand Evolution: Set to Launch as GoTyme in South Africa South Africa’s pioneering digital bank, TymeBank, has revealed plans to undergo a brand transformation and re-emerge under the name GoTyme during the first half of 2026. The decision is driven by the bank’s ambition to reflect its growth trajectory, broadened markets and matured…
U.S. Tariffs Impact on Global Economy: Ripples Felt Far and Wide In recent years, the United States has leaned heavily on aggressive tariff policy as a tool of trade diplomacy and economic positioning. While tariffs may deliver short-term protection to targeted sectors, their broader consequences cascade across global supply chains, economies, and even the prosperity…
South African Car Market 2025 The South African car market in 2025 is at a fascinating crossroads. On one side, new vehicle sales are rebounding strongly, fueled by recovering consumer confidence and competitive financing. On the other, the used-car sector continues to dominate, providing affordability in an economy where many households are still under financial…
South Africa’s Economic Outlook: 2025 Growth Prospects, Risks, and Opportunities South Africa’s economic outlook is one of the most closely watched topics on the continent. As Africa’s most industrialised nation, South Africa has long played a central role in regional trade, finance, and politics. Yet in 2025, the economy faces a difficult balancing act: sluggish…
Small Business Grants South Africa 2025: The Guide (How to Apply, Who Qualifies, How Much) South African entrepreneurs are actively hunting for non-repayable funding in 2025. This guide pulls together the real grant windows, amounts, and links to official sources—plus sector and province-specific options you might be missing. Fast answers (so you can zero in…
Takealot Launches Home Loan Hub in S.A South Africa’s biggest online retailer, Takealot, has expanded beyond electronics, groceries, and daily essentials—this time moving into the world of property finance. The e-commerce giant has officially launched a Home Loan Hub, a digital platform that allows South Africans to apply for and compare home loans online. In…
U.S. Tariffs and South Africa’s Jobs Crisis: How a 30% Trade Shock Could Reshape the Economy South Africa is no stranger to economic shocks. From rolling blackouts to currency volatility, the country has learned to live with uncertainty. But the latest challenge — a 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African goods…
The Latest Unemployment Numbers The Wake-Up Call We Can’t Afford to Ignore If you’ve been job hunting for months — or even years — you probably didn’t need Statistics South Africa’s latest data to tell you things are bad. But the numbers are still a gut punch: unemployment is not just high, it’s one of…
The State of E-Commerce in South Africa 2025 The Digital Shopping Boom Over the past decade, South Africa’s retail landscape has undergone a massive transformation. Shopping no longer begins with a trip to the mall — it starts with a tap on a smartphone screen. The country’s e-commerce sector has matured from a niche convenience…
