Embargo: 11:30 – 18 August 2026 Business Confidence Tilting Positive The SACCI’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) appears to have bottomed around 124 since the sharp decline in April 2026, with the BCI recording 125.4 in July 2026. The BCI was … Read More
SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – June 2026
SACCI Media Release Embargo: 11:30 – 21 July 2026 Cautionary Note on Survey: The SACCI Trade Conditions Survey is a monthly survey that inquires trade conditions and does not claim to reflect overall trade conditions or activities. The survey does … Read More
Absa SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit Strengthens Opportunities for SMEs in KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal | 18 June 2026 #AbsaMSME Entrepreneurs, business leaders, government representatives and development partners gathered at the Golden Horse Hotel in Pietermaritzburg for the Absa SACCI Entrepreneur Empowerment Summit, reaffirming a shared commitment to supporting South Africa’s small businesses … Read More
SACCI Media Release SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – December 2025
Embargo: 11:30 – 20 January 2026 Cautionary Note on Survey: This is a monthly SACCI survey and does not claim to reflect overall trade conditions. The survey does not only entertain SACCI members. The results should be interpreted with the … Read More
B20 South Africa Final Communiqué
South Africa has officially delivered a historic milestone with the release of the B20 South Africa Final Communiqué, a blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Prosperity through Global Cooperation. For the first time, the B20 was hosted on African soil — … Read More
SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – June 2025
SACCI Media Release SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – June 2025 Embargo: 11:30 – 09 July 2025 Cautionary Note on Survey: This is a monthly SACCI survey and does not claim to reflect overall trade conditions. The survey does not only … Read More
SACCI statement on SA refugees and SA-USA relations meeting
15 May 2025 We note reports that the South African (SA)President Mr. Ramaphosa will be holding talks with the United States of America (USA) President Mr. Trump in the coming days. We urge South Africans to not allow divisions that … Read More
SACCI Media Statement on the withdrawal of the proposed VAT increase by the Minister of Finance
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) notes and welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed VAT increase by the Minister of Finance. Whilst this is a positive move it is by no means a resolution of the bigger … Read More
SACCI PRESS RELEASE – BUSINESS CONFIDENCE INDEX (BCI) – March 2025
Embargo: 11:30 – 16 April 2025 Upholding Positive Business Sentiment Positive business sentiment was served by improved business prospects since June 2024. The improved sentiment gained traction and is replicated by the economic and financial sub-indices from which the composite … Read More
SACCI Trade Conditions Survey – February 2025
SACCI Media Release Embargo: 09:30 – 14 March 2025 Cautionary Note on Survey: This is a monthly SACCI survey and does not claim to present overall trade conditions. The survey does not only entertain SACCI members. The results should be … Read More