Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa.

The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry. The report says South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference despite repeated recommendations.

Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Public health advocates are raising concerns about the continued influence of the tobacco industry on policymaking in South Africa.
The concerns were highlighted during the launch of the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index Report, which measures how effectively governments protect public health policies from the commercial interests of the tobacco industry. The report says South Africa continues to face challenges in reducing tobacco industry interference despite repeated recommendations.
Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

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South Africa still struggles to curb tobacco industry interference, report finds

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power, according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners. But there could be some relief on the horizon in the coming months for the local economy.

For more on the Index Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.

South African salary earners remain under significant financial pressure as rising inflation, higher fuel costs and economic uncertainty continue to erode purchasing power, according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index for May 2026, which tracks the monthly average nominal net salaries of around 2.1 million salary earners. But there could be some relief on the horizon in the coming months for the local economy.
For more on the Index Elize Kruger, Independent Economist.

South African salary earners feel the squeeze as inflation, fuel costs bite

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.

With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, what opportunities and risks could this growing BRICS cooperation present for the continent's resource-rich economies? Can the continent convert mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS- led framework?

Joining us now to unpack this further is Mining Analyst David Van Wyk.

China is calling on BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation on strategic mineral resources. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting currently underway in New Delhi, India, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged member states to deepen collaboration on minerals, energy security and emerging technologies.
With Africa at the centre of global critical mineral supply chains, what opportunities and risks could this growing BRICS cooperation present for the continent's resource-rich economies? Can the continent convert mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic power under a BRICS- led framework?
Joining us now to unpack this further is Mining Analyst David Van Wyk.

China urges BRICS cooperation on strategic minerals, energy security

It's time now for our market update, where we look at the latest developments shaping business, markets and the economy across Africa and beyond. Joining to take us through some of these stories is Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss....

Talking Points:

-Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since before the recent U.S.-Iran conflict, easing concerns over supply disruptions and offering potential relief for fuel-importing economies.

-Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted the marketing of the proposed Dangote Refinery initial public offering (IPO) pending regulatory approval, delaying what could become one of Africa's biggest stock market listings.

-Ghana is nearing the completion of its debt restructuring after launching a mandatory bond swap, a key step towards restoring fiscal stability.

-Botswana says it is seeing early signs of a recovery in global diamond demand, offering support to its mining-dependent economy.

-The IMF says it is ready to support African economies facing potential economic fallout from rising tensions in the Middle East.

-The Nairobi Securities Exchange has launched options on futures contracts, marking a milestone in the development of Kenya's derivatives market.

-SpaceX's valuation is under pressure amid a broader technology sell-off, reflecting weaker investor sentiment towards high-growth companies.

It's time now for our market update, where we look at the latest developments shaping business, markets and the economy across Africa and beyond. Joining to take us through some of these stories is Viv Govender, Senior Analyst and Portfolio Manager at RandSwiss....
Talking Points:
-Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since before the recent U.S.-Iran conflict, easing concerns over supply disruptions and offering potential relief for fuel-importing economies.
-Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted the marketing of the proposed Dangote Refinery initial public offering (IPO) pending regulatory approval, delaying what could become one of Africa's biggest stock market listings.
-Ghana is nearing the completion of its debt restructuring after launching a mandatory bond swap, a key step towards restoring fiscal stability.
-Botswana says it is seeing early signs of a recovery in global diamond demand, offering support to its mining-dependent economy.
-The IMF says it is ready to support African economies facing potential economic fallout from rising tensions in the Middle East.
-The Nairobi Securities Exchange has launched options on futures contracts, marking a milestone in the development of Kenya's derivatives market.
-SpaceX's valuation is under pressure amid a broader technology sell-off, reflecting weaker investor sentiment towards high-growth companies.

South Africa still struggles to curb tobacco industry interference, report finds

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