1. FinTech Summit Africa 2026 📅 24–25 June |
📍 Sandton,
Johannesburg One of the biggest fintech gatherings on the continent this week. Brings together banks, fintechs, investors, and regulators to explore AI, payments, digital banking, financial inclusion, and insurtech.
2. Stats SA Releases May PPI Data — Sharp Spike Expected 📅 This week |
📍 National
Producer inflation is expected to jump from 4.8% in April to between 6.4% and 7% in May, driven by fuel costs linked to the Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Petrol rose roughly 14% year on year; diesel surged over 60%. The data raises the stakes for the SARB’s July interest rate decision — another hike is now back on the table.
3. FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index — Q2 2026 📅 Tuesday |
📍 National
The second-quarter consumer confidence reading is expected to fall to around minus 14, reversing the modest recovery seen at the start of the year. The oil price shock, rising inflation, and interest rate hike are all weighing on household finances.
4. Bank of International Settlements Annual Economic Report 📅 Tuesday |
📍 Global
The first instalment of the BIS annual economic report drops this week under the theme “Anchoring trust in money: innovation beyond stablecoins.”
5. SARB Composite Leading Business Cycle Indicator — April 📅 Tuesday |
📍 National
The Reserve Bank releases its leading business cycle indicator for April. The March reading climbed 2.4% — its strongest since May 2021. This week’s data will signal whether that momentum held into the second quarter.
6. Phala Phala Impeachment Committee — Sets Terms of Reference 📅 Wednesday |
📍 Parliament, Cape Town
The parliamentary impeachment committee meets Wednesday to draft its terms of reference and appoint evidence leaders in the inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala matter. Ramaphosa has challenged the proceedings in court. National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has declined to oppose the application, leaving the judiciary to decide whether proceedings can continue. Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia is simultaneously coordinating security ahead of the June 30 anti-immigration protests. This is the biggest political story of the week with significant business and investor confidence implications.
7. IEC Voter Registration Update — November LGE 📅 Monday |
📍 National The Electoral Commission releases first-weekend voter registration figures ahead of the 4 November 2026 local government elections. Political parties tracking mobilisation data. Business impact: local governance outcomes directly affect the operating environment for businesses across all municipalities.
8. SACU Summit — Heads of State and Council of Ministers 📅 Through 26 June |
📍 CTICC, Cape Town South Africa hosts the 9th SACU Summit and 56th Council of Ministers meeting with leaders from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia. Discussions cover trade, economic co-ordination, and regional integration. Strong content angle for Business Explainer’s Africa business pillar.
9. International Conference on International Business and Trade Finance 📅 24–25 June |
📍 Cape Town Covers cross-border trade, trade finance instruments, and global business strategy.
10. International Conference on Data Analytics for Financial Services Innovation 📅 26–27 June |
📍 Johannesburg AI-driven analytics, financial modelling, and technology innovation in financial services.