Kate Sullivan, Hadriana Lowenkron and Jen Judson, Bloomberg on 13/05/2026

Lawmakers query Iran war cost as Trump renews strike threats

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to give a breakdown of costs as he faced questions in Congress during a hearing on the administration’s unprecedented $1.5trn defense spending request for next year.

K Kate Sullivan, Hadriana Lowenkron and Jen Judson, Bloomberg
Suren Naidoo on 13/05/2026

South Africa wants more ‘Global South’ tourists

New visa reforms, including the Electronic Traveller Authorisation system and Digital Nomad Visa, are aimed at making travel to the country easier and more seamless.

S Suren Naidoo
Simon Brown on 13/05/2026

Telco sector still attractive after strong run

Analysis of telecoms sector opportunities following recent results from sector heavyweighs, plus the growing appeal of private credit lending among South African investors.

S Simon Brown
Izak Odendaal on 13/05/2026

One battle after another …

Fuel price hikes clouding growth and inflation, the return of ‘Phala Phala’ adding spice to SA politics, the impact of the Iran War and severe weather on food inflation – South Africa a lot to deal with.

I Izak Odendaal