Cabinet says local DFI could take equity in stand-alone TNPA

Cabinet has mandated Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to investigate the feasibility of one of the country’s development finance institutions (DFIs) becoming a minority equity partner,... 

In tense meeting with lawmakers, Sanral says it will miss deadline for road maintenance tenders worth R9.5bn

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that it will not meet the November 30 target deadline for the award of 241 routine road maintenance (RRM) tenders with an... 

Reappointed Nyati links Eskom unbundling to board’s new top priority of electricity affordability

Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati, whose term has been extended by a further three years, says the board’s top priority has shifted from guaranteeing electricity stability to ensuring affordability.... 

Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private-sector participation transactions

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips says the sale of a 49.99% interest in its largest container terminal last year to International Container Terminal Services had set the tone for the way in which the... 

End-2027 timeline outlined for independent Transmission System Operator

The request for proposals (RFP) issued for the appointment of a transaction adviser to support the establishment of a fully independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) confirms that the adviser... 

Burning platform

Prior to the stabilisation of Eskom’s operational performance, the issue of loadshedding was undoubtedly South Africa’s ‘burning platform’. Besides holding back growth and sapping citizens of... 

SAISC confirms fabricating members being negatively affected by structural steel shortages

The Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) has confirmed that its fabricating members have experienced supply constraints following the closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa's... 

Discovery Green leans on actuarial heritage to build AI-powered tool to optimise renewables outcomes

Licensed electricity trader Discovery Green has launched a proprietary renewable-energy operating system that combines AI with the larger group’s actuarial expertise to offer its business clients a... 

Itac calls for comment on proposed new steel tariffs and rebates

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has released preliminary determinations arising from the second phase of its wide-ranging steel tariff review, which has so... 

New version of rail network statement officially Gazetted

An updated version of the network statement that will govern access to the South Africa’s railways system for the two financial years of 2026/27 and 2027/28 has been Gazetted by the Department of... 

Strong interest in TSO transaction-adviser RFP, but doubts raised over timeline

Nearly 100 people participated in a compulsory briefing session on Friday for those wishing to bid to become the transaction adviser to the National Treasury in relation to the establishment of a... 

Call made for extended long-steel rebate coverage amid reports of shortages

There are fresh moves under way to persuade government to implement additional duty rebates on long-steel products being imported into South Africa amid reports of supply shortages that have arisen... 

Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 

Share the strategy

Most South African manufacturers, besides those few companies benefitting from market tailwinds linked to the deadly conflict disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, are under strain. The pain... 

Eskom unbundling to be carefully sequenced and managed over coming 18 months – Pieterse

National Treasury director-general Dr Duncan Pieterse has described moves under way to transfer ownership and control of Eskom’s grid assets to an independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) in... 

Port of East London seeks bids for LNG terminal

A request for proposals (RFP) has been issued by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) for a small-to-medium scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal at the Port of East London. TNPA says... 

Godongwana highlights infrastructure’s growth potential as DBSA disbursements rise to R20.7bn

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) reported record disbursements of R20.7-billion in 2025/26, up from R17.5-billion in the prior year, and has indicated that the outlook for... 

New Network Statement to increase rail-access contract period to 15 years

Public consultations on the draft Network Statement Version 4, which will govern access to South Africa's national rail network for the coming two years, have been concluded and it is anticipated... 

IDC seeks explicit Treasury guarantee to bolster development mandate

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has confirmed that it has approached the National Treasury for an explicit guarantee, which it says will enable it to attract more concessional funding... 

New ‘Construction Book’ features 110 projects for procurement in next 12 to 18 months

The third edition of South Africa’s ‘Construction Book’, which lists 110 infrastructure projects that are expected to enter procurement over the coming 12 to 18 months, has been released by... 

Nersa confirms 2 692 generator registrations

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed that 2 692 electricity generation facilities have been registered since 2018, with another 124 registrations completed between... 

Hands on

Admissions by Bill Gates about various personal indiscretions – notably his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – have raised questions about his personal judgement and continue... 

Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private sector participation transactions

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips says the sale of a 49.99% interest in its largest container terminal last year to International Container Terminal Services had set the tone for the way in which the... 

CEF punts three-phase redevelopment plan for shut KZN refinery

The Central Energy Fund (CEF) has again indicated that it is moving ahead with planning for a phased redevelopment of the mothballed Sapref refinery, in Durban South, which the State-owned company... 

Definitive duties imposed on windscreens from China, Malaysia following tariff- and country-hopping probes

Definitive anti-dumping duties are now being implemented by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on replacement vehicle windscreens being imported from China and Malaysia following... 

Corporate PPAs to outpace public procurement in South Africa for first time in 2026 – BNEF

Corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) are set to drive more utility-scale renewable additions in South Africa than government auctions for the first time in 2026, a new publication by... 

End-2027 timeline outlined for independent Transmission System Operator

The request for proposals (RFP) issued for the appointment of a transaction adviser to support the establishment of a fully independent Transmission System Operator (TSO) confirms that the adviser... 

Govt, business pin hopes of 3% growth on mining, farming, tourism and infrastructure

The four sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and infrastructure have been selected under Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership as the platforms for raising South Africa’s growth to 3%... 

Nersa approves discounted Eskom tariff for Manganese Metal Company

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has confirmed the approval of a two-year Negotiated Pricing Agreement (NPA) between Eskom and Mpumalanga-based Manganese Metal Company (MMC).... 

South Africa poised for strongest-ever year of IPP additions after record first half

South Africa remains on track for a record year of renewables additions this year, new research by the Power Futures Lab at the UCT Graduate School of Business has confirmed. A briefing note... 

Conflating power and gas cliffs will lead to sub-optimal outcomes, energy specialist warns

South Africa’s response to the gas-supply cliff, which will arise as supply to industrial users from Mozambique falls away later this decade, should be treated separately from the country’s moves... 

Beyond catch-up

For most South Africans living in the country’s largest cities, the infrastructure backlogs are not only visible but painfully disruptive. Driving without hitting a pothole has become a perilous... 

50 MW Ilikwa facility adds to electricity trader’s solar portfolio

Licensed electricity trader Energy Exchange of Southern Africa (EXSA) reports that the entry into commercial operation of the 50 MW Ilikwa PV facility, where it has a 25 MW offtake allocation, has... 

€300m in JET-linked loans to support trading-services reform across South Africa’s cities

The National Treasury has secured €300-million in concessional loan financing, equivalent to R5.6-billion, to support its Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) programme, which is aimed at turning... 

Sasol’s external coal purchases to continue to fall as it targets 34Mt from own mines

While Sasol continues to reduce its overall capital expenditure, the JSE-listed group is increasing its investment in its coal mining business to shore up the feedstock needed to raise output at... 

‘It ain't broke’, Ramokgopa says on whether Nyati should stay as Eskom chair

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that it would be his preference for Eskom chairperson Mteto Nyati to remain in the role beyond his term, which ends in... 

As sales to industrial customers slump by 22.5%, Eskom targets new sources of demand

Eskom reports that it is aiming to stabilise yearly sales at the 178 TWh level reported in its 2026 financial year, which represented another 6.1% year-on-year fall. The State-owned utility has... 

Eskom, BLSA endorse TSO-with-assets vision and commit to engage over differences on implementation

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Eskom, which have recently expressed public disagreement over the nature of the unbundling of the State-owned utility, have issued a joint statement in... 

TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions

A new market testing exercise has been initiated to assess interest in partnership opportunities across South Africa’s railway branch lines for freight and passenger trains. This so-called... 

AECI gearing up to invest up to R900m in Modderfontein optimisation

Mining explosives and chemicals group AECI is preparing to invest between R700-million and R900-million to modernise its historic Modderfontein facility, in Gauteng, which the group views as key to...