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March 6, 2026
Commodity boom to boost South Africa’s economy
Coface forecasts modest global growth of 2.6% in 2026 amid geopolitical risks, with upgrades in risk ratings and strong commodity-driven prospects for Africa and South Africa, while global trade and corporate resilience support cautious expansion, reflecting a still uneven recovery.
The Middle East conflict and its market implications
Rising Middle East tensions have lifted oil prices and revived geopolitical risk. Johann Els explains how higher fuel costs could pressure inflation and the rand, while strong gold and PGM exports may cushion the impact and help stabilise South Africa’s economy.
Bianca Strydom and Annika Strydom, the #Finntwinz at PSG Wealth, warn that financial mistakes made in love can be costly, urging couples to structure assets, debt and retirement planning carefully from the start.