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  1. South Africa Courts European Tech Capital With Major Digital Push

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  2. South Africa's Ruling Party Splinters Over Economic Path, Leadership Crisis

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  3. Ramaphosa Links Democracy Celebration to Urgent Economic Overhaul Agenda

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  4. Southern Africa Prioritizes Cross-Border Connectivity to Boost Regional Trade

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  5. Cloud and Security Investments Surge as South African Firms Embrace Permanent Remote Opera

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  6. Emerging Market Turmoil Threatens South Africa's Financial Stability Heading Into 2026

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  7. South Africa's Ruling Alliance Fractures Over Power Grid, Cost Crisis, and Graft Probes

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  8. Court Halts Delay Tactics in Zuma-Thales Corruption Case Over Weapons Deal

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  9. Major Carriers Boost South Africa Flight Capacity as Tourism Push Gains Momentum

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  10. Precious Metals Rally Fuels South African Stock Market Recovery

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Ramaphosa Links Democracy Celebration to Urgent Economic Overhaul Agenda

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South Africa Braces for Dangerous Storm Surge; Officials Urge Residents to Avoid Travel

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Johannesburg Eyes Expanded Market Access Through Deeper African Economic Integration

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South Africa's Police Chief Faces Mounting Pressure Over Persistent Crime Crisis Heading I

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Johannesburg's small business owners face simultaneous pressures from elevated electricity tariffs, fuel costs, and supplier expenses that erode already-thin margins. Weak consumer demand prevents price increases, leaving businesses vulnerable. Business Unity South Africa and the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry are urging government intervention to support the SME sector.

Johannesburg's Small Business Owners Face Mounting Cost Crisis in 2025