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📣 Tomorrow We Crown the 2025 Economist of the Year! 🏆

After months of insightful analysis, rigorous competition, and outstanding economic thinking, the moment we've all been waiting for has arrived.

Tomorrow, we will officially announce the winner of the 2025 Economist of the Year Competition hosted by the BMR in partnership with Unisa. A competition that continues to showcase some of South Africa's brightest economic minds and future thought leaders.

We would like to thank all participants, judges, sponsors, and supporters who have contributed to making this year's competition a success. Your commitment to advancing economic understanding and encouraging informed debate is invaluable.

Stay tuned as we reveal the economist who will take home the coveted 2025 Economist of the Year title! 🎉📈



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🌟 Celebrating South Africa’s Small Business Champions! 🌟

On 2 June 2026, Absa Business Banking, SACCI and BMR hosted the FY2025 Small Business Ambassador Awards, recognising the entrepreneurs and small businesses driving innovation, growth and leadership across South Africa’s MSME sector.

A total of 3 735 small businesses from all nine provinces participated in the Small Business Growth Index (SBGI) research, helping shape conversations around enterprise development and economic growth.

Award categories included:
🏆 Overall Small Business Ambassador of the Year
🏆 Provincial Recognition Awards
🏆 SBGI Flagship Engagement & Leadership Award

Together, we're amplifying the BIG voices of SMALL businesses.


Absa South Africa South African Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Day 2 of the SAMRA Annual Conference featured an insightful presentation by Ms Zuzitka Janz and Prof Deon Tustin from BMR on how algorithms are reshaping consumer behaviour and the future of market research.

Congratulations to Ms Janz and Prof Tustin on receiving the Silver Award for their outstanding contribution.

Congratulations also to Dr Poalses-Twilley for her excellent role as MC, and to Dr Kembo for sharing valuable feedback on the important work of the SAMRA Census Team.

📌 South Africa’s small businesses continue to drive innovation, job creation and economic growth.

To celebrate the resilience and impact of this sector, Absa Business Banking, SACCI and BMR will host the FY2025 Small Business Ambassador Awards on 2 June 2026 as part of the SBGI partnership.

Together, we continue amplifying the BIG voices of SMALL businesses.


South African Chambers of Commerce and Industry Absa South Africa

The 2026 UASA SAER and UASA/BMR Employment Index is Out Now.

Visit https://www.uasa.co.za/employment-report/ to download a copy and read more about economic insights and indicators shaping the world of work. UASA Jacolize Meiring

Employment Report – UASA Trade Union List Date Listing Title Last Update Comments Listing ID Author Sort By The South African Employment Report – Vol. 24 The South African Employment Report – Vol. 23 The South African Employment Report – Vol. 22 The South African Employment Report – Vol. 21 The South African Employment Report ....

The 2026 UASA SAER and UASA/BMR Employment Index is Out Now.

Visit https://www.uasa.co.za/listings/the-south-african-employment-report-vol-24-2/ to download a copy and read more about economic insights and indicators shaping the world of work.

Join UASA and the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) for the official launch of the 2026 UASA South African Employment Report and the 4th UASA/BMR Employment Index.

🗓 22 May 2026
⏰ 11h45 – 15h00

This year’s theme, “Working but not employed”, explores the changing realities of employment in South Africa and the future of work.

Gain valuable insights from leading researchers and industry experts on labour market trends, economic realities, and the evolving workforce landscape.

📍 RSVP by 18 May 2026, scan the QR code on the invitation or click on the link to join online. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BjJ6kRWhTTureGmiZR66WQ

🇿🇦 Workers’ Day is about dignity, opportunity, and the right to work. But what happens when young people can’t even access their first job? With rising unemployment and changing job demands, more South Africans are being left behind before they even begin. It’s time to rethink what opportunity really looks like. https://shorturl.at/DKlpk

What Does Workers’ Day Mean If the First Step onto the Ladder Is Already Out of Reach? - Bureau of Market Research (Pty) Ltd We often talk about climbing the ladder of opportunity. But what happens when the first step is no longer within reach?

⛔️The global economy is feeling the shock of the Middle East conflict, but the real damage may take years to unfold. While oil prices and markets react quickly, deeper impacts like weaker growth, rising inflation, and disrupted trade could last a decade or more. For South Africa, this means higher costs, slower growth, and more uncertainty ahead. The takeaway? This isn’t just a crisis to wait out - it’s a shift we need to adapt to. https://shorturl.at/h80y0

Middle East Conflict: Short-Term Shock, Long-Term Global Reset - Bureau of Market Research (Pty) Ltd Given the history of past Middle East conflicts, the current conflicts are unlikely to end cleanly soon. The highest-intensity phase of the new 2026 regional

📌 Is life in South Africa actually improving – or just staying the same? While some progress has been made, rising unemployment, service challenges, and financial stress are holding many households back. This blog unpacks why looking beyond GDP gives a clearer picture of real well-being. Read more: https://shorturl.at/NMsRj

Is South Africa’s Well-Being Trapped in a Low-Growth Economy? - Bureau of Market Research (Pty) Ltd South Africa may be stuck in a low economic growth trap, but the bigger question is whether the well-being of its people is quietly stuck there too.