Eskom to spend billions on wind and solar energy by 2030, Business Unity South Africa elects a new president, and China introduces strict new regulations on the amount of time minors can spend playing computer games.
South Africa's economy 11% bigger than previously estimated, the USA's Delta Airlines to start charging unvaccinated employees, and Samsung blocks all TVs stolen during the recent rioting.
SA's unemployment figures the highest in the world, the Minister of Minerals and Energy pours cold water on Eskom's plans to shut some coal-fired power stations, and the markets fare relatively well.
The US Food and Drug Administration approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, this has a knock effect on the markets and could see employers exerting pressure on anti-vaxxers to get the jab.
Businesses will be opening with trepidation as threats of rioting surface on social media, the quarter labour force survey out Tuesday, as well as mining production figures.
An outcry over a proposed new social security reform plan, the UK's listing of South Africa as a red country has cost our economy billions, and the markets continue to face a 'toxic cocktail of worries'.
The Business Confidence Index dips dramatically, R50 billion lost to the economy due to rioting, and Denel unveils ambitious plans to turn the company around.
The market reacts to the appointment of Enoch Godongwana as the new Finance Minister, and Eskom unveils plans to raise billions to invest in renewable energy.
The Centre for Risk Analysis predicts more violent rioting, Telkom appoints a new CEO, and MTN to give all employees an extra week's leave to encourage mental and physical wellness in these challenging times
Chinese multinational technology conglomerate holding company Tencent sheds market value, and a 5 month low for new vehicle sales.
3 Aug 2021
2 min
1020 – 1040
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