Wednesday, 7 October 2026

South Africa’s electricity generation has improved, but distribution, ports, rail, roads and water remain bottlenecks; PwC forecasts growth of 1.1% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027.

Absa’s digital-asset vault now gives corporate and institutional clients custody alongside traditional banking, although clients cannot yet buy or sell crypto through the bank.

Shoprite’s SMME report found more than 90% of businesses rely on personal resources or informal networks for funding, while over 30% have operated for more than 20 years without scaling.

Made For You founder Lindiwe Shibambo said domestic-work agencies must be licensed and compliant, while employers should provide UIF, COIDA, documentation and dignity to household workers.

Made For You is seeking 34 women franchisees, with an initial investment of R750,000, and is finalising an app connecting households with trained domestic workers.