Week-long load shedding cuts Rajshahi industrial output by half
The Financial Express reports that a seven-day power outage in Bangladesh’s Rajshahi region reduced factory production by 50 per cent
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23 August 2026
Load shedding spikes in Dhaka as power supply tightens
Jagonews24.com says Bangladesh’s capital is seeing more frequent blackouts as electricity supply struggles to keep up with demand
Trump made 1,000 stock trades in a month; South African data centres face fires
Daily Investor reports former US president executed a thousand trades in a single month while separate reports flag fires at data centres in South Africa,
Daily Investor reports positive news on South Africa food prices
The outlet says food price outlook has improved, but provides no details on the drivers or magnitude
South African women face unemployment linked to lack of affordable childcare
IOL reports that joblessness among women is compounded by scarce childcare options, trapping many in poverty
fundsforNGOs launches 2027 Master’s scholarship in Data Science and Machine Learning for South Africans
The new scholarship will fund a postgraduate degree, aiming to boost data-analytics talent that could benefit small businesses and the wider economy
eThekwini records lowest unemployment rate among South African metros
Stats SA data shows Durban overtakes Cape Town, offering a tighter labour market for local businesses
Rival airline seeks tribunal order to stop Tshepo Mahloele’s FlySafair acquisition
Billionaires.Africa reports a competitor has asked a court body to block the proposed takeover of low-cost carrier FlySafair by the South African tycoon.
Commerzbank warns El Niño could raise inflation and weaken the rand
The German bank says the climate pattern may lift food prices and put pressure on South Africa's currency, but details remain scarce
Rand gains, gold spikes and political moves reshape outlook for Gauteng e-hailing drivers and SMEs
Stronger rand and higher gold prices ease import costs while upcoming local election manifesto and driver registration rules could affect transport-sector
22 August 2026
Four women-founded South African firms remain founder-led in 2026
Business Insider Africa reports that four South African companies started by women are still run by their founders, underscoring continuity in female entre
Allan Gray backs Shoprite, Mr Price and Dis-Chem
Investment manager Allan Gray announced support for three major South African retailers, signalling confidence in the sector.
Eskom reports weekly EAF of 72.56% as load shedding eases in seven provinces
The utility says outage levels have fallen sharply and the load-reduction impact is now 6.8%, offering relief to businesses across the country
South African businessman to join Abu Dhabi $1bn purchase of Shell’s 580 South African fuel sites
A yet-to-be-named local investor is reported to be part of a consortium buying Shell’s retail network for about R19 billion
Kastelo claims SARB acted prematurely on crypto freeze
The exchange says the central bank’s freeze could harm customers and the emerging crypto sector
Aspen Pharmacare releases 2026 trading statement
The company posted a business update for the year ended 30 June 2026, but details were not disclosed in the brief report.
64% of South Africans keep cash out of banks, raising concerns for property financing
IOL reports a majority of South Africans are holding cash outside the banking system, a trend that could tighten mortgage lending and affect developers.
Premier Group awards share appreciation rights to company secretary
The property group disclosed that its company secretary accepted SARs, a form of performance-linked equity incentive
South Africa’s citrus harvest creates surplus as farms expand
FreshPlaza reports expanding citrus cultivation is leading to larger harvests and surplus stocks
Sabvest Capital releases unaudited six-month results and declares cash dividend
The investment company posted interim figures for the half-year to 30 June 2026 and announced a cash dividend, Moneyweb reports.
Investec says Competition Commission has no case as rand-rigging probe continues
Investec told News24 the regulator found no basis for a case, but the competition authority’s investigation into alleged rand manipulation is still open
ISA Holdings Limited releases initial trading statement
The company’s first-day trading figures were disclosed, highlighting market response
Satrix corrects listing details for additional S&P 500 feeder units
Moneyweb reports a correction to the announcement of extra Satrix S&P 500 feeder fund units on the JSE
Moneyweb reports new financial instrument listing RLN186
Moneyweb announced the listing of a new financial instrument identified as RLN186, but no further details were provided.
21 August 2026
Rand rises as Iran-US talks ease risk and SARB rate decision steadies markets
The South African rand strengthened and market volatility fell following diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States and the Reserve Bank’s latest
Efficient Group chief economist says policy shifts could speed South Africa’s growth
Dawie Roodt argues that targeted reforms could lift demand and improve conditions for small businesses
Moneyweb reports listing of new instrument SBRN95 on JSE
Moneyweb says a new financial instrument bearing the ticker SBRN95 has been added to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, though details are sparse.
TopAuto warns South Africans with car loans of worsening conditions
TopAuto.co.za reports negative developments for car loan borrowers, but provides no further details
Moneyweb reports new listing of financial instrument SBRN94
The announcement provides only the instrument code, with no further details on issuer or terms
Standard Bank lists R30.97m in equity index linked notes (RLN185) on the JSE
Moneyweb reported the listing of a new financial instrument identified as RLN185, but details on the issuer and terms are not yet disclosed
