Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke reported that the City of Cape Town has regressed in its supply chain management and procurement practices, resulting in non-compliance issues. This regression has contributed to the municipality receiving an unqualified audit with findings, according to Maluleke.

According to Juliet Mashabela, South Africa has improved its position by climbing 10 places in global competitiveness rankings, indicating that the country is outperforming many of its emerging market peers.

According to Sowetan, South Africa's major cities are struggling with financial management, as highlighted by auditor-general Tsakani Maluleke. She warns that deteriorating governance, failing service delivery, and significant losses due to irregular expenditure pose a threat to the country's sustainability.

According to ThisDay Live, APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria's largest container terminal, has emphasized its role as a key facilitator of the country's export trade. The terminal is enhancing its capabilities through strategic investments, advanced technology, and customer-focused solutions to support export growth.

According to The South African Biz, the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) in South Africa decreased to -19 in the second quarter of 2026, down from -7 in the first quarter, indicating a negative sentiment among wealthy South Africans.

According to the JSE, South Africa's markets have shown resilience in the face of significant global market volatility. Despite the challenging conditions affecting markets worldwide, the JSE reports that South Africa's financial landscape remains stable.