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With the official unemployment rate climbing to 33.6% in Q2 2026 and millions of discouraged work-seekers no longer actively looking for work, SA cannot continue viewing education solely as a pathway to employment.

The Border-Kei Chamber of Business had an active year highlighted by launching a new entrepreneur competition and a 10-week accelerator for SMMEs in partnership with King Phalo Airport. Committees focused on issues such as infrastructure, agriculture

Geopolitical tensions and oil shocks deepen strain on key industries

Citrus export forecast cut after floods and Middle East conflict disrupt season

Premier Foods plans to close its fruit processing plant in Tulbagh, which would eliminate nearly half of South Africa's fruit canning capacity and impact hundreds of producers just before harvest.

Community Police Forums were never designed to be ceremonial structures or complaint drop-off points. They were created as living bridges between communities, businesses and the SA Police Service. They must work if economies are to thrive.

Tax-free savings accounts are an excellent retirement tool

Startup Grind East London (SGEL) hosted a hybrid AI demo, which showcased the business suite of local entrepreneurs Ruka Africa at Second Office in Vincent.

Celebrated Eastern-Cape born app designer Pretty Kubyane has received a fresh accolade for the farmers’ app eFama, which connects farmers directly with buyers locally and abroad.

Board interference and CIO favouritism undermine effective oversight

The rise of digital platforms is transforming township entrepreneurship in South Africa, enabling business owners to expand their reach, but new challenges have emerged, including the need for digital literacy, constant online engagement, and management of modern logistics.

Politicians and criminal syndicates accused of stoking xenophobia for gain

Taking the time to understand the deductions, allowances and tax incentives that may apply to your personal circumstances could make a meaningful difference to your financial future.

When a small business hires its first employee, a small salary offer is not necessarily a sign of greed or exploitation. The bigger question is how we build an economy where small businesses can hire more people and pay them better as they grow.

The Eastern Cape’s special economic zones have the potential to create hundreds of thousands of jobs, but only if government compels multinational investors to develop local supply chains rather than rely on imports, ensuring surrounding communities share