AfDB provides $15m to Biovac for new multi-vaccine production facility

Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has finalised a $15-million loan to biopharmaceutical company Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of South Africa (Biovac)... 

RMB opens Beijing advisory office

Corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has established Rand Merchant Advisory Company, in Beijing, China, as part of its Asia-Africa corridor strategy, which positions it closer to... 

Research project to develop new tuberculosis diagnosis technique

A new research project, coordinated by Stellenbosch University, aims to develop and validate a new non-sputum-based diagnostic solution for tuberculosis (TB) that combines AI-powered chest X-ray... 

Public and private projects named as finalists in CESA Aon 2026 engineering awards

Large and small engineering projects in South Africa, developed for private companies and public organisations, have been named among the finalists in the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards... 

Nersa extends public comment period for charges levied by electricity distributors

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has extended the public consultation period for the Draft Market Inquiry Report on the Impact of Fixed and Generation Capacity Charges Levied... 

Green industrialisation rests on strong institutions, capabilities and skills – UN ECA

Sustainable industrial transformation in Southern Africa depends on strong institutions, productive capabilities, innovation, learning and coordinated policy-making. The United Nations Economic... 

South Africa's venture capital ecosystem is maturing, study shows

Successful exits of companies from venture capital funds in South Africa delivered more than twice the capital invested and show that the country’s venture capital ecosystem is moving to a more... 

An independent transmission system operator a must, BLSA’s Mavuso argues

Section 34A of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act requires that the independent transmission system operator (ITSO), as the licensed transmitter, control the network it operates, says... 

Joburg Council asks independent disciplinary board to investigate 13 alleged instances of financial misconduct

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Council has referred 13 alleged acts of financial misconduct, with a combined value of about R4.07-billion, to its independent Disciplinary Board for preliminary... 

TIA, Wholesale and Retail Seta form skills and entrepreneurship partnership

Technology development and incubation organisation the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R Seta) have established a... 

Industrial policies must integrate green and development opportunities – TIPS

South Africa has various industry-related policies and master plans that take into account the changes wrought by the global energy transition, but the opportunities and risks arising from these... 

RMB and Indlu launch R1bn finance programme, with R915m pipeline identified

Corporate and investment bank Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and property financial technology company Indlu have launched a R1-billion blended finance programme to formalise and scale South Africa’s... 

ASPI subsidiary, US university sign uranium conversion technology research agreement

Development stage nuclear fuels company Quantum Leap Energy (QLE) has signed a research agreement with the Texas A&M University Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to advance and derisk the... 

Phase 2 of Trusted Employer Scheme expands access, introduces digital applications

The Trusted Employer Scheme Phase 2, introduced by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), significantly expands access to the programme and introduces a fully digital application process, says... 

Trade conditions remained tight in June – Sacci

The crude oil price returning to about $72/bl at the end of June had positive effects on business and particularly on general trade conditions for the month and improved trade expectations, reports... 

City welcomes Transnet's call for private partners for the Port of Cape Town

The City of Cape Town welcomes State-owned Transnet's call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Transnet’s request for proposals is... 

World Bank facility extended to support water, sanitation sector reforms in South Africa

The new $1.5-billion loan from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to South Africa, the fourth stand-alone Development Policy Loan to the country since 2022, aims to... 

Better procurement strategy can expand South Africa's industrial base

With smarter localisation, clearer procurement rules and a more deliberate industrial strategy, public spending could again become a powerful engine for rebuilding factories, expand supply chains... 

South Africa's financial resilience built up by fiscal reforms; broader reforms must continue – BLSA

The resilience shown by the South African economy since re-escalation of the US-Israel and Iran war, with the rand holding up better than it has during past global shocks, is a direct result of a... 

Meeting ordered for September to resolve Red Seal artisan certificate delays

Trade union Solidarity says the Labour Court has ordered that a meeting be held with education departments and training authorities before September 30 to address and resolve the systemic... 

Innovatively expanding infrastructure to accommodate diverse value chains likely to boost Africa's economies

Uganda, in 2015, worked with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to build roads in the eastern DRC, which enabled goods manufactured in Uganda to be exported to this region, benefitting Uganda... 

Isuzu opens R2m AI, coding and robotics laboratory in Motherwell

Automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors South Africa has opened a R2-million AI, Coding and Robotics Lab at Khulile Primary School, in Motherwell, in the Eastern Cape, providing access to cutting-edge... 

All African countries can play a role in the automotive value chain, AAAM CEO says

There are significant opportunities to develop component manufacturing in Africa to supply vehicle manufacturers, and each country can play a role in the automotive value chain, industry... 

Africa needs power to accelerate industrialisation

Power in Africa is not only an issue of infrastructure, but also an economic issue because industry requires reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Industrial competitiveness is impossible... 

Regional integration, standardised technology and ecosystems to lead to manufacturing growth

Manufacturing is the backbone of any successful industrial economy, but domestic demand is typically insufficient to develop sustainable industrial sectors. To achieve the industrial development... 

Itac recommends maintaining 10% import duty on frozen mixed vegetables

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended maintaining a 10% ad valorem import duty for frozen mixed vegetables. Itac's investigation found that global... 

Salga Gauteng calls for transparent intergovernmental processes to resolve withholding of equitable share

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) Gauteng calls for a fair, transparent and collaborative intergovernmental process to resolve the decision by the National Treasury to withhold... 

cidb launches construction management qualification to boost project rollout

Regulator the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), developed the Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) as its... 

Unusual lemon season with larger crop sizes, earlier timing coming to a close – CGA

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a strong lemon season for this year, marked by the larger size of the crop and the earlier timing of the... 

RASA lays Competition Commission complaint about blocking of export permit applications

Industry organisation the Recycling Association of South Africa (RASA) has lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission about the alleged extended blocking of export permit applications in... 

Warehouses more complex and digital, but some simple solutions possible

Warehouses and distribution centres are becoming more complex, with the changes in customer expectations driven by e-commerce affecting the logistics industry, supply chain and logistics facilities... 

Effectiveness of virtual power plants being proven in South Africa

Virtual power plants (VPPs) have been tested and are being proven in South Africa, and their widespread use could reduce the need to build some new transmission and distribution infrastructure... 

Three SMEs named finalists for Property Point’s Green Seeds competition

Three South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), namely LEEP Solutions, House Harvest and Green X, which are all developing sustainability solutions for the property sector, are... 

Swedfund invests $5m more into TLG II impact fund to support SMEs

Sweden development finance institution Swedfund is investing an additional $5-million in TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (TLG II) to further support the preservation and creation of decent jobs in... 

Collective bargaining provides stability and certainty in the industry – Seifsa

The three-year wage agreement concluded in the metals and engineering industry in 2024 was reached during a period of significant economic pressure for the industry, but, despite these challenges,... 

Hulamin appoints interim chairperson

JSE-listed aluminium products company Hulamin has appointed Linda Yanta as interim chairperson, with effect from July 6. This follows the board's decision that Paul Baloyi cease to hold office as... 

Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa reached about $70-billion in 2025, which was below the exceptional $94-billion recorded in 2024, but was the third-highest number since 1990 and... 

Africa's blockchain venture capital almost halved in 2025, while share of global deals rises

Global blockchain venture capital rose by 28.8% in 2025 to $15.4-billion, while deal activity fell by almost a third, which indicates that investors were writing larger cheques, but doing so more... 

Science Month aims to be a broader, sustained science engagement programme

The National Science Month (NSM) initiative, launched by Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina on July 4, is intended to create a broader and more sustained science... 

An independent transmission system operator a must, BLSA’s Mavuso argues

Section 34A of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act requires that the independent transmission system operator (ITSO), as the licensed transmitter, control the network it operates, says...