South Africa

South Africa business news from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Mining, finance, energy transition, and corporate developments from Africa’s most industrialized economy.

AfricaGovernance

Ramaphosa: high-profile arrests are coming

By
Africaspoint Editorial

Ramaphosa told an ANC event that high-profile corruption arrests are imminent, that the NPA is actively working its caseload, and…

aerial view of city near mountain during daytime
AfricaGovernance

South Africa kills tourist visa scheme for ETA

By
Africaspoint Editorial

South Africa plans to phase out the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and absorb it into a broader Electronic Travel Authorisation…

cityscape during daytime
AfricaGovernance

43% of South Africa’s youth have no job

By
Africaspoint Editorial

South Africa's youth unemployment hit 43.8% in Q1 2026. A Mail and Guardian analysis makes the case for the proposed…

Notable IndividualsSouth Africa

Ford builds Mandela-signed truck for children

By
Africaspoint Editorial

IN SHORT: Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has donated a one-of-a-kind Ford Ranger Wildtrak X bearing Nelson Mandela's authorised…

Africa fintech unicorn public listing 2026Africa startup funding Q1 2026

Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

Africa fintech unicorn public listing 2026Africa telecom infrastructure consolidation

Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

Enoch Godongwana Treasury fiscal policySouth Africa energy transition load shedding end

South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

Dangote Mombasa refinery Kenya East Africa 2026Dangote Refinery IPO 2026

Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…

A cheerful woman with braided hair sits in a cozy café, exuding warmth and friendliness.
Africa soft powerCyril Ramaphosa

South Africa ranked among world’s most polite nations

Gwede MantasheShell Wild Coast

South Africa’s offshore oil push survives four years of courts

Africa banking expansionAfrica women leadership

From Alexandra township to running Africa’s biggest bank

a view of a city with tall buildings in the background
Africa banking expansionCyril Ramaphosa

All four SA banks are chasing Kenya

Show More