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SA Government promises help auto exporters

South Africa is scrambling to protect its economy after USA’s President Donald Trump signed sweeping tariff measures targeting the country's key exports, potentially putting 100 000 jobs at risk, reported Reuters on 1 August.

  • 4 August 2025

Trade negotiations stall as SA faces US pressure over policies

South Africa's efforts to secure favourable trade terms with the United States have hit significant roadblocks, with a top government official revealing that Washington is linking trade concessions to changes in the country's affirmative action framework.

  • 1 August 2025
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Interest rate drop is good news, says NADA

The Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced a 25-basis-point cut to the repo rate, reducing it to 7%. As a result, the prime lending rate for commercial banks will drop to 10.50%.

  • 1 August 2025
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AI investments put insurance companies at risk

While artificial intelligence (AI) investments offer substantial growth and profitability opportunities for insurance companies, they also introduce new risks that could significantly impact financial performance and credit ratings if not properly managed, according to Morningstar DBRS analysts.

  • 1 August 2025
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AAAM appoints new project manager

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) is accelerating its efforts to strengthen industrialisation and develop Africa's automotive value chain through the appointment of a new Project Manager.

  • 1 August 2025
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