November 2025

6 November 2025 – South Africa‘s commodity windfall is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve the fiscal outlook and support lower interest rates, according to Old Mutual Investment Group. “The surge in precious metals prices has already lifted corporate tax receipts and dividends, creating […]

5 November 2025 – Industry body SA Canegrowers says an unprecedented surge in imported sugar is leading to drastically lower sales of locally produced sugar. The organisation believes not enough is being done to protect local jobs in rural KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga as a result of heavily subsidised imported sugar. Sugar imports in the year-to-date

4 November 2025 – At UNCTAD16, ministers warned that global sustainable development and ethical supply chains are under threat due to fragile logistics networks Trade disruptions have become commonplace across the globe, but often the biggest hits are taken by developing nations. It’s why ministers participating in the 16th UN Conference on Trade and Development

3 November 2025 – South Africa recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R21.8 billion in September 2025. This surplus was attributable to exports of R186.4 billion and imports of R164.6 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN). The year-to-date (01 January to 30 September 2025) preliminary trade balance surplus of