South Africa’s investment strategy is entering a more demanding phase, with government placing increasing emphasis on execution

What remains uncertain is whether these commitments will translate into meaningful participation across the economy

Many SMEs are already navigating rising input costs, delayed payments and uneven demand

The extent to which SMEs benefit from the infrastructure push will depend heavily on procurement practices

The government has identified SME development as a key component of industrialisation

The adoption of biometric identity solutions among SMEs is likely to face practical barriers

The strain on local players is also reflected in recent market developments

Because a large portion of South Africa’s domestic parcel network relies on aircraft to move shipments quickly between regions, courier...

The budget also allocates R1.8 billion to the Gauteng Department of Economic Development for the 2026/27 financial year, increasing to...

Provincial authorities maintain that expenditure acceleration is being managed within a framework of fiscal oversight, reprioritisation and performance monitoring to...