VIEWPOINT-The World Bank's assessments and reports on South Africa 27th January 2026
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The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has welcomed the World Bank's latest economic outlook for South Africa, which projects GDP growth rising to 1.4% in 2026 and 1.5% in 2027.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- The high Gold price and the The World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest Global Risks Report
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The gold price has surged to record highs of around $4,800–$4,900 per ounce in late January 2026, with many analysts forecasting it could climb to $5,000 or even $5,400 later this year.
VIEWPOINT- Why Are So Many People Gluten Intolerant? Is It Because of GMO Wheat, Pesticides,
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Gluten intolerance (non-celiac gluten sensitivity) and celiac disease have risen sharply in many Western countries over the past 30–40 years. People often blame modern wheat farming — especially GMO wheat, glyphosate (Roundup), or pesticides — but the reality is more complicated.
VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s Fading Global Credibility at Davos 2026: A Nation in Crisis Mode
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As the World Economic Forum annual meeting opens in Davos on 20 January 2026, South Africa arrives with what officials call a “relatively positive story” — fiscal milestones, grey-list removals (FATF and EU), an S&P credit upgrade, and improved Eskom power reliability.
WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- What Foot and Mouth cost our Farmers and consumers in South Africa
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The ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD / bek-en-klouseer) outbreak in South Africa, which escalated dramatically in 2025 and continues into early 2026, has inflicted severe economic damage on farmers, the livestock sector, and consumers, compounded by recent heavy rains in key areas like Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
VIEWPOINT- What will the weather do until Winter 2026 - 15th January 2026
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The forecast of a drier second half of the summer rainfall season (January to March) is now starting to materialise.
- VIEWPOINT- South Africa Battles Intense Veld Fires in Western and Eastern Cape Amid Arson Concerns (as of January 13, 2026)
- WEEKEND-VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s wine industry stands at a pivotal turning point as it enters 2026
- VIEWPOINT-South African Farmers: Standing Strong in 2026
- VIEWPOINT- South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Crisis Deepens in Early 2026
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