Tuesday, 15 September 2026

The New Development Bank approved a $1 billion loan for eight metropolitan municipalities, with infrastructure experts urging entirely new water, electricity and roads rather than patching failed systems.

The Council for Medical Schemes is reviewing prescribed minimum benefits to add stronger primary healthcare coverage while controlling costs and reducing members’ out-of-pocket payments.

Motor-sector representatives called for the Automotive Master Plan to include the wider retail value chain, measurable local-content and skills targets, and targeted action against dumping rather than blanket tariffs.

Market conditions remained unsettled as higher oil prices, bond yields and a stronger dollar pressured equities, while investors were advised to diversify and consider overlooked emerging-market opportunities.

Cape Town short-term rentals endured a weak winter as a stronger rand reduced international demand, but domestic tourism and long-term furnished accommodation were expected to support the coming summer season.