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INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Business Confidence Index (BCI) - January 2026

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South Africa’s business confidence remains at levels not seen in more than a decade, according to the latest SACCI Business Confidence Index (BCI). The index sits at 131.4 in January 2026, up 11.4 points year-on-year, reflecting optimism among businesses as the country enters a new fiscal year. Joining Gugulethu to unpack these trends is the SACCI CEO Allan Mukoki, who provides insight into what the numbers mean for businesses today, the challenges that remain, and how the private and public sectors can work together to sustain this positive momentum.
18 Feb 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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