Inflation expectations in South Africa have reached a record low, but question marks over the conflict in the Middle East raise questions over its path.

Motorists are in for a world of pain in April, with mid-month data from the CEF pointing to prices back over R24 a litre.

South32 is placing the Mozal Aluminium smelter under care and maintenance after failing to negotiate a new electricity pricing deal.

Standard Bank has invested R1 billion to enhance its online banking platform, strengthening digital banking experience for Business and Commercial Banking (BCB) clients.

The United States Trade Representative has launched an investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries to determine whether they engage in “unfair trade”.

MTN has seen a return to profit following a troubled 2024, where the devaluation of the Nigerian Naira impacted the group.

The government spent £377m to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

The local authority said it was a “difficult decision” but other support would still be available

Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Monday, 16 March 2026.

Traditional investing is evolving, and more retail traders are looking for dynamic ways to enter global markets.

RMB presents Sustainability Talks: Episode 4.

Shell has confirmed that it is still engaged in the sale of its downstream assets in South Africa, which include a network of nearly 600 petrol stations. 

South Africans may be allowed to invest more money tax-free per year, but the warnings on limits still remain in place.

New data shows that job advertisements targeting South Africans from this high-income country have almost tripled year-on-year.

The Msikaba Bridge in the Eastern Cape, which was scheduled for completion in 2025, remains incomplete and faces new delays.