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An overview of PwC global news:

South Africa

Social inequality will curb most of South Africa’s potential productivity gains from AI The adoption of AI across South Africa’s industries could boost the country’s economic output by 6% over the next decade.
17 November 2025
United Kingdom

AI drives 44% spike in valuation of world’s leading 100 unicorns AI companies have driven a 44% increase in valuation of the world’s largest 100 unicorn companies.
13 November 2025
South Africa

South Africa at the forefront of Africa’s gaming sector growth Africa’s gaming sector is expanding strongly, with South Africa emerging as one of the leading growth markets, according to research from PwC.
12 November 2025
United Kingdom

PwC names Rob Banham and Warren Tucker as leads for TMT and technology PwC has named new heads for its TMT industry and technology sector practices in the UK.
12 November 2025
United Kingdom

MCA Awards hails 22 consulting firms at 2025 winners gala Representatives of 22 professional services firms have won or been commended for prizes at the Management Consultancies Association’s annual awards ceremony.
11 November 2025
Europe

PwC and Squarefield advise cross-border deal in Europe’s chocolate market Windel Group, a German player in the chocolate market, has acquired The Chocolate Family, a smaller counterpart based in Belgium. PwC and Squarefield provided M&A advisory support.
31 October 2025
United States

PwC grows global revenue by 2.7% to $56.9 billion PwC grew its global revenue to 2.7% in local currency to $56.9 billion in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. PwC’s FY25 growth rate was below its Big Four counterparts, with Deloitte posting a 4.
30 October 2025
Brazil

Brazil’s M&A scene turns inward as high interest rates deter foreign buyers The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Brazil is expected to close the year at roughly 1,400, driven largely by domestic activity as the country’s high borrowing costs shift dealmaking firml
27 October 2025
South Africa

Consumers more health and green conscious – but affordability often wins A shift in consumer values is redefining the future of food in South Africa, according to a new report from accounting and consulting firm PwC.
22 October 2025
Middle East

Why smart organisations are rethinking how they operate through managed services Many leading organisations are turning to managed services to drive efficiency, grow their business and accelerate their innovation.
16 October 2025
Europe

European banks unite to issue a euro stablecoin – supported by Strategy& and PwC Nine major European banks have joined forces to develop a new euro-denominated stablecoin, in a move aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in the digital asset ecosystem and countering America’s m
15 October 2025
Brazil

PwC: Brazil could soon emerge as a key global supplier of strategic minerals Brazil is well-positioned to benefit from the current unstable international scenario, potentially strengthening its role as a reliable supplier of strategic minerals, according to a report from PwC
14 October 2025
Canada

Canadians plan to spend less this holiday season amid mounting economic unease Canadian consumers are planning to spend 10% less this holiday season than the year prior, according to PwC’s 2025 holiday outlook report.
09 October 2025
United Kingdom

Major attacks trigger spending spree in cyber security among top businesses While the world’s leading businesses are scrambling to upgrade their cyber security plan, few feel confident that they can see off an attack.
08 October 2025
Saudi Arabia

ESG increasingly integrated into Saudi Arabia’s urban development roadmap The current construction boom in Saudi Arabia is making the Kingdom a major global hub for urban developers and investors.
04 October 2025
Brazil

More than half of Brazilians use digital tools and AI for food purchases More than half of Brazilians are using digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to inform their food purchases and search for better prices, according to research from PwC.
03 October 2025
South Africa

Customer sentiment woes plague South Africa’s telecom industry South Africa’s telecommunications sector is grappling with significant challenges related to customer sentiment, ranking significantly below other industries, according to new research from PwC and D
22 September 2025
United Kingdom

M&A activity drops amid tumultuous economic picture While many experts expected the UK’s mergers and acquisitions market was set to turn a corner in 2025, its sluggish activity has continued deep into the year.
22 September 2025
Saudi Arabia

PwC announces talent, infrastructure and community investments in Saudi business Big Four firm PwC has announced a series of investments in the Saudi market, spanning area such as people, innovation, and community impact.
18 September 2025
Australia

PwC Australia offers agentic AI solutions through AWS marketplace The Australian branch of Big Four professional services firm PwC has launched a series of agentic AI-powered professional services solutions on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) marketplace.
17 September 2025
Norway

PwC divests SME business in Norway to IK Partners and local partners After selling its Swedish SME business earlier this year, PwC has now also divested its Norwegian SME arm.
15 September 2025
South Africa

South Africa’s largest banks exhibit growth and resilience in first half of 2025 The first half of 2025 was a period of strategic navigation for South Africa’s major banks.
15 September 2025
United Kingdom

PwC slashes 200 graduate roles amid UK slowdown PwC’s UK graduate intake has dropped, with its boss citing poor productivity as driving the firm’s cut in young talent.
12 September 2025
Brazil

PwC launches its Google Cloud AI Experience Zone in Brazil Big Four firm PwC has opened a Google Cloud AI Experience Zone in Brazil, its first in Latin America.
11 September 2025
United Kingdom

Will Oxley promoted to senior partner for PwC in Leeds PwC UK has announced the appointment of Will Oxley as its new market senior partner for Leeds.
09 September 2025
Middle East

Middle East M&A market defies global slowdown with double-digit growth kaft Despite global headwinds – from slower growth in advanced economies and heightened geopolitical fragmentation to new US tariffs – the Middle East’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market ga
05 September 2025
Middle East

How banking can unite with telecom for a stronger defence against fraud With fraud on the rise and increasingly complex across the Middle East, banking institutions must adopt more intelligent responses smarter – including building cross-industry solutions.
04 September 2025
United Kingdom

M&A advisors support August Equity with acquisition of Higgs As August Equity continues to expand its professional services portfolio, it has secured a deal to purchase Higgs. The acquisition was supported by PwC, Travers Smith, RSM, Equator & Lockton.
01 September 2025
United Kingdom

Deloitte conducts review into WH Smiths accounting error WH Smith has tasked Deloitte with undertaking a probe of its books, after an accounting error wiped around £30 million from its expected annual trading profit in North America.
29 August 2025
South Africa

Fair Pay Bill: ‘Businesses that lead this reform stand to gain significantly’ The introduction of the Fair Pay Bill in June 2025, alongside recent amendments to the Companies Act, marks a pivotal moment in reshaping corporate culture in South Africa.
26 August 2025
Middle East

AI and climate action could boost Middle East economy by $232 billion The Middle East’s economy could see an additional $232 billion by 2035 if the region fully embraces AI and takes decisive action on climate change, according to new research from PwC and Strategy&.
20 August 2025
United Kingdom

PwC implements ‘traffic-light’ monitoring on office hours PwC is reportedly monitoring swipes of employee work passes, and connections to wifi, to make sure they are working from the office.
18 August 2025

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