SME Confidence Falls Despite Improving Economy

SME Confidence Falls Despite Improving Economy

South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) reported a broad-based decline in confidence during the third quarter of 2025, despite a series of positive macroeconomic developments and strong optimism around the G20 Summit. This is according to the latest Business Partners Limited SME Confidence Index, which shows weakening sentiment across almost all performance indicators compared to…

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Trump’s ratings on immigration tumble as Americans lose confidence in his top issue

Trump’s ratings on immigration tumble as Americans lose confidence in his top issue

Support for President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda is in free fall in early 2026 after federal immigration agents shot and killed two Americans last month, according to the new NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. The administration’s aggressive tactics and deportation goals have dragged down Americans’ views of Trump on the very issue…

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Confidence in political leadership on climate change low, finds Reuters Institute study

Confidence in political leadership on climate change low, finds Reuters Institute study

US President Donald Trump is among politicians who have taken controversial positions on climate change. PHOTO/WHITEHOUSE. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] A new report by the Reuters Institute has revealed that global confidence in political leadership on climate change remains shockingly low, with just one in three people trusting their leaders to effectively address the crisis….

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Africa: Staff Union Unanimously Declares ‘No Confidence’ in Secretary-General & Head of UN Reform Process

Africa: Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing the Sale – Lessons in Confidence, Community and Courage

“Networking is more than meeting people – it’s about showing up, standing out, and seizing the moment.” These words set the tone for the Women Creating Wealth session held on 25 April 2025, themed Mastering Self-Advocacy and Closing a Sale. The session unpacked how confidence, preparation, and community can turn potential into prosperity. What unfolded…

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