Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Chief Economist at FNB, unpacks the latest developments in South Africa’s mining and manufacturing sectors as Stats SA releases production figures that shed light on how both industries are performing.

Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Chief Economist at FNB, unpacks the latest developments in South Africa&rsquo;s mining and manufacturing sectors as Stats SA releases production figures that shed light on how both industries are performing.

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Latest market developments with Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Chief Economist at FNB

We take you to the heart of the African mining sector as the 2026 Mining Indaba gets underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is one of the continent’s most influential gatherings for industry leaders, policymakers and investors. It is taking place against a backdrop of rising demand for energy‑transition minerals, growing calls for sustainable and inclusive mining, and a renewed push to increase value addition on the continent.


Delegates are discussing how Africa can leverage its vast mineral resources for long‑term economic transformation. Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more from Cape Town.

We take you to the heart of the African mining sector as the 2026 Mining Indaba gets underway in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is one of the continent&rsquo;s most influential gatherings for industry leaders, policymakers and investors. It is taking place against a backdrop of rising demand for energy‑transition minerals, growing calls for sustainable and inclusive mining, and a renewed push to increase value addition on the continent.
 Delegates are discussing how Africa can leverage its vast mineral resources for long‑term economic transformation. Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more from Cape Town.

2026 Mining Indaba gets underway in South Africa against a backdrop of rising demand for energy‑transition minerals

The Women Economic Assembly (WECONA), in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEFA), will tomorrow host its inaugural event on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in the Western Cape, South Africa. The event, themed “She Mines the Future: From Pit to Port,” will bring together key stakeholders committed to advancing women’s participation across the entire mining value chain.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Getrude Marape, the Women Economic Assembly’s Co‑Lead on the Mining Pillar.

The Women Economic Assembly (WECONA), in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency (SEFA), will tomorrow host its inaugural event on the sidelines of the Mining Indaba in the Western Cape, South Africa. The event, themed&nbsp;&ldquo;She Mines the Future: From Pit to Port,&rdquo; will bring together key stakeholders committed to advancing women&rsquo;s participation across the entire mining value chain.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Getrude Marape, the Women Economic Assembly&rsquo;s Co‑Lead on the Mining Pillar.

The Women's Economic Assembly to host inaugural event on the sidelines of Mining Indaba

Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed local fund managers to scale back their offshore investments as part of efforts to support the cedi and strengthen macroeconomic stability. Under a new SEC circular, fund managers will now be permitted to invest a maximum of 20% of their assets under management in foreign securities. Funds that were previously allowed to invest all their money offshore will now be limited to 70%.

The move forms part of broader financial‑sector reforms tied to Ghana’s three‑year IMF‑supported programme, which aims to stabilise the economy and address the country’s recent and severe economic challenges. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ghanaian Economist George Antwi‑Boasiako.

Ghana&rsquo;s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has instructed local fund managers to scale back their offshore investments as part of efforts to support the cedi and strengthen macroeconomic stability. Under a new SEC circular, fund managers will now be permitted to invest a maximum of 20% of their assets under management in foreign securities. Funds that were previously allowed to invest all their money offshore will now be limited to 70%.
The move forms part of broader financial‑sector reforms tied to Ghana&rsquo;s three‑year IMF‑supported programme, which aims to stabilise the economy and address the country&rsquo;s recent and severe economic challenges. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Ghanaian Economist George Antwi‑Boasiako.

Latest market developments with Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, Chief Economist at FNB

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