Zim business leader urges economically beneficial immigration control as protests disrupt South African business
Business leader and former Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries president Busisa Moyo says the repatriation of foreign nationals from South Africa (SA) has severely impacted the country’s businesses—particularly in service delivery and commercial sectors—urging authorities to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in immigration control for economic benefit.
SA wants to attract R750bn for industrial hubs by April
South Africa plans to attract billions of dollars in investment into its specialised industrial hubs by April to revive a manufacturing sector that has been in decline for decades.
UAE’s $406 billion banking giant targets South Africa after 10-year court battle
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender with approximately $406 billion (R6.6 trillion) in assets, is moving closer to establishing a presence in South Africa after ending a decade-long trademark dispute that had delayed its expansion into Africa’s biggest banking market.
Using cash costs South Africans R90 billion a year – SAR
The annual cost of cash in South Africa is substantial, sitting at around R90 billion, most of which is paid by consumers.
South Africa clothing factory owners warn of collapse as migrant workers leave
Clothing factories in parts of South Africa are closing as immigrant workers flee to avoid xenophobic violence, according to the chair of the eThekwini Clothing and Leather Association, Iqbal Ismail.
Freght and logistics sector loses R100 million due to the national shutdown in South Africa
South Africa’s road freight and logistics sector reportedly lost as much as R100 million as a result of the national shutdown which took place on 30 June 2026.
Blaming migrants ignores the real causes of SA’s economic crisis
South Africa is in the midst of its most significant anti-immigrant mobilisation in years.
South Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Ahead of planned demonstrations in parts of the country on Tuesday, police say reinforcements are on the ground to contain possible violence, destruction and looting.
SA braces for anti-immigrant shutdown on 30 June
Determined to avoid a repeat of the July 2021 riots that claimed 350 lives and caused damage estimated at R50 billion, government says it is better prepared for the planned protests on Tuesday led by anti-immigrant groups like March and March, which has issued an ultimatum for illegal immigrants to leave the country by 30 June.
South Africa’s best-run city made R24.5 billion from tourists in one year
Cape Town’s tourism sector continues to thrive, with the city reporting record numbers of visitors, revenue, and growth over the last year.