The latest audited statistics show that BusinessTech, Daily Investor, BusinessLive, Business Day, and Bizcommunity are South Africa\u2019s largest business publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa, an independent, voluntary, non-profit association, tracks and publishes the publisher statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IAB South Africa represents over 200 members, including digital publishers and media agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Africa\u2019s top publishers and publications are members, including Media24, Broad Media, Arena Holding, IOL, Daily Maverick, and eNCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through its partnership with dY\/dX, IAB South Africa gives an industry-wide view of audiences presented by online publishers in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The latest statistics show South Africa\u2019s online publishing industry is thriving in terms of readership numbers and activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Millions of South Africans flock to online publications to read the news and comment on articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most vibrant sectors is business and finance. It is the go-to place for South Africans to know what is happening in the country\u2019s economy and markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It raises the question of which South African business publications attract the biggest audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The June 2024 readership statistics showed that BusinessTech is South Africa\u2019s largest business publication, with 329,000 active daily users and 20.3 million page views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another Broad Media publication, Daily Investor, ranked second with 179,000 average active daily users and 8.9 million page views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daily Investor was launched on 1 August 2022. It offers South African investors business news, investing insights, and financial data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BusinessLive ranked third with 107,000 average active daily users and 6.9 million page views in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BusinessLive, owned by Arena Holdings, is one of South Africa\u2019s oldest and most respected business publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It includes Business Day, South Africa\u2019s premier business newspaper, launched on 1 May 1985. It is a must-read for most investors and business executives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It covers major national and international news, specifically focusing on the South African economy and business sector, listed companies, and financial markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The table below shows the IAB South Africa\u2019s latest readership statistics for South Africa\u2019s top business publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPublication<\/strong><\/td> Daily Active Users<\/strong><\/td> Monthly page views<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> BusinessTech<\/td> 329,000<\/td> 20.3 million<\/td><\/tr> Daily Investor<\/td> 179,000<\/td> 8.9 million<\/td><\/tr> BusinessLIVE<\/td> 107,000<\/td> 6.9 million<\/td><\/tr> Business Day<\/td> 88,000<\/td> 4.4 million<\/td><\/tr> Bizcommunity<\/td> 23,000<\/td> 1.5 million<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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