Jeremy Maggs on 10/03/2026

Global oil shock could hit SA travellers’ wallets

Six weeks to crisis: Middle East war could tip global economy. Kidnappings soar in SA, with Gauteng the epicentre. And SA’s era of corruption inquiries meets a justice deficit.

J Jeremy Maggs
Rivaldo Jantjies and Enzokuhle Sabela, Bloomberg on 10/03/2026

SA economy posts fastest growth in three years

GDP expands 1.1% in 2025 as agriculture, finance and trade sectors lift output, while reform momentum raises hopes for stronger growth ahead.

R Rivaldo Jantjies and Enzokuhle Sabela, Bloomberg
Prinesha Naidoo and Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg on 10/03/2026

Mercedes mulls sharing SA plant with China’s GWM

Talks could see Chinese automaker co-manufacture at Mercedes’s SA factory, helping sustain exports, cut costs and protect about 2 400 jobs.

P Prinesha Naidoo and Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg
Simon Brown on 10/03/2026

Three key investment trends for South Africans

Bryn Hatty of Stonehage Fleming Investment Management SA explores the transformative impact of AI beyond tech giants and stresses the growing role of private markets.

S Simon Brown
Antony Sguazzin, Prinesha Naidoo and Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg on 10/03/2026

SA targets infrastructure deals with guarantee fund

New credit-guarantee vehicle aims to unlock billions in private investment for power, water and transport projects.

A Antony Sguazzin, Prinesha Naidoo and Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg
Simon Brown on 10/03/2026

Oil falls but uncertainty remains

Analysis of AVI’s results in a tough consumer environment, and the key investment trends shaping decisions for South African investors.

S Simon Brown