Demand for electricity to outpace economic growth and reshape investment

Global electricity demand is set to outpace economic growth as part of a broader trend up to 2030, with electricity consumption projected to grow at least two-and-a-half times as fast as overall... 

Necsa, Siemens Energy form energy technology partnership

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and energy technology company Siemens Energy have signed a nonbinding agreement to strengthen collaboration in energy, technology and... 

Paramount, Kalyani launch Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle

Aerospace and defence technology group Paramount and defence company Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) have launched the Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle. The Simha was... 

dtic to host second International Special Economic Zones conference in July

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will host the second International Special Economic Zones Infrastructure and Investment conference at the Durban International Convention... 

Tau, parliamentary committee welcome Tongaat agreement, liquidation withdrawal

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the withdrawal of the liquidation proceedings of sugar milling company Tongaat Hulett and praises stakeholders who worked to secure a... 

Scatec starts building 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant in Tunisia

Renewable energy company Scatec has reached financial close and started construction on the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, in Tunisia. The €96-million project is expected to reach commercial... 

Cape Town calls on Transnet to improve port efficiencies

The City of Cape Town again calls for State-owned Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. South Africa cannot afford a port that underperforms, and all... 

PIC chair Masondo defends board member Thabi Nkosi

State-owned asset management firm Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chairperson Dr David Masondo says PIC board member Thabi Nkosi serves on the board because of her qualifications, experience... 

IDC to become Vision shareholder as agreement reached to rescue Tongaat

The business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Tongaat Hulett have reached an agreement with the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) and the Vision Group of companies to preserve... 

Phelan Green selects Johnson Matthey technology for Saldanha eSAF plant

Renewable energy company Phelan Green Hydrogen says it has licensed technologies from advanced metals chemistry company Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for its planned electro‑sustainable... 

City of Joburg not sharing how it will deal with Eskom interruption threat - JCA

Civil society organisation the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance (JCA) says the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has not provided information to residents and businesses about State-owned Eskom’s threatened... 

Itac recommends increase in import duties for thin gauge, corrosion resistant steel coil

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended the imposition of safeguard measures on imports of corrosion resistant steel coil products for a period of... 

DFFE launches e‑waste collection and recycling pilot project in Cape Town

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched the 'E‑Waste Collection and Recycling Pilot Project' in Cape Town, which marks the eleventh e-waste drop-off and... 

SAPVIA calls for fair access to limited grid as new renewable utility Eskom Green powers up

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) welcomes the establishment of State-owned renewable-energy utility Eskom Green, but calls for assurance that... 

Fitch upgrades Eskom to B+, in line with South Africa's credit rating

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded State-owned Eskom's credit rating to B+ with a stable outlook, up from a B rating, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign... 

TIA, Coega form industrialisation innovation partnership

The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) have formed a partnership to advance South Africa’s innovation and industrialisation agenda. The strategic... 

Samsung launches innovation campus programme at Durban University of Technology

Electronics manufacturer Samsung has launched its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to establish a strategic partnership that will help equip... 

Critical minerals are reshaping global trade as demand surges – Unctad

As the global economy shifts towards cleaner energy systems, electrification and digital technologies, more countries are competing for access to critical minerals. Clean technologies will account... 

Researchers highlight road design, maintenance and behaviour as contributors to road incidents

The effectiveness of the designs of roads for their actual use, the maintenance of road infrastructure to ensure its effective functioning as road users expect and the behaviour of road users all... 

Study shows there is potential for biofuels but SA needs base price to drive development

The South African Sorghum Bioethanol Study, produced by market research and strategy company BluePrint and commissioned by the Localisation Support Fund, shows that there are viable commercial... 

Treasury achieves budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for 2026/27

The National Treasury has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The $3.2-billion foreign funding programme has been fully funded... 

Airlink to open twice weekly flights from Cape Town to Mauritius

Airline Airlink will start twice-weekly direct Cape Town to Mauritius flights from October 2, with bookings now open for flights on this route. The new route will be Airlink’s first to the Indian... 

Afrimat completes disposal, meets obligations of Lafarge acquisition

JSE-listed mining and construction materials company Afrimat has disposed of certain general aggregates quarries and readymix concrete plants across South Africa to investment vehicle Saturc. The... 

Building confidence drops by a further 4 points in the second quarter

After slipping by one point to 42 index points in the first quarter of this year, the business mood in the building sector fell by a further four points to 38 in the second quarter, the FNB/BER... 

BMI expects mining to become more decarbonised and competitive by 2050

Market research firm BMI expects decarbonisation to move to the top of the mining sector's agenda, that AI will become a foundational feature of the global metals and mining sector, that structural... 

Standard Bank reports growth in finance for renewable energy projects in Africa

The finances raised by financial services firm Standard Bank for renewable energy power generation in Africa outpaced that for non-renewable power generation by a ratio of 8:1 in 2025. The scale... 

Committees must prepare for more demanding executive remuneration conversations – PwC

Amendments to the Companies Act took effect on May 22 and have fundamentally changed the governance of executive remuneration in South Africa, says assurance, advisory and tax services firm PwC... 

Tiger Brands advances to 2030 renewables target, with solar at seven manufacturing sites

JSE-listed food and fast-moving consumer goods company Tiger Brands says solar power is operational at seven of its manufacturing sites across South Africa, which is helping to reduce the company's... 

ATNS retains its Level 2 Canso environmental rating

South African State-owned Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has retained its Level 2 recognition under the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso) GreenATM environmental... 

Balwin to hand over new R100m Mooikloof node road to Tshwane

JSE-listed residential property developer Balwin Properties says the new 2 km dual carriageway linking Atterbury road and Garsfontein road, in eastern Tshwane, is open to the public. The road will... 

South Africa's Treasury welcomes Fitch upgrade to BB with stable outlook

The National Treasury has welcomed credit rating agency Fitch’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ and to maintain its stable... 

City of Joburg failure poses risk to economy – Mavuso

The failure of the City of Johannesburg poses a systemic risk to the entire economy, says business organisation Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso. The city accounts for 16% of... 

Govt writes off e-toll debt, but those who paid will not receive refunds

The Department of Transport (DoT) welcomes Cabinet's approval of State-owned South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (Sanral’s) plans to close the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP)... 

Dubai Chamber of Commerce holds trade meetings with South African counterparts

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a series of bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and South Africa, in Johannesburg, noting that businesses in both markets see... 

Proposed Gauteng green-methanol-from-wastewater plant secures $4-million support

Emerging market blended finance investment manager Climate Investor Three has, through its affiliate SA-H2 Fund Managers, signed a $4-million development funding agreement with project developer... 

DHL launches its humanitarian logistics training academy in Africa

Global logistics company DHL Group has launched a DHL Academy of Humanitarian Logistics (DAHL) in Johannesburg, which uses DHL’s logistics expertise to provide practical, pro bono training for... 

Grinaker reports progress on construction of multi-storey parkade at Transnet headquarters

Construction company Grinaker Building & Construction says it is making progress in building the multi-level, heavy-duty structural concrete parkade at State-owned Transnet’s headquarters, in... 

Entries for Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation to open on July 13

The UK Royal Academy of Engineering says entries for its next Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation competition will open on July 13 and close on September 8. The 2026 shortlist of applicants... 

Citrus exports from flooded areas to be at least 5% lower – CGA

Initial assessments of flood-impacted citrus-growing areas indicate that the recent severe weather will cause a decrease of at least 5% in expected export estimates from flood-damaged areas, says... 

Transnet installs new tippler at Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal to boost capacity

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has completed its R4-billion infrastructure expansion project for the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, with the installation of a new tippler, which is used to...