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Joburg's City Power needs capable people, control of its revenue and the private sector – CDE
29th September 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Johannesburg’s troubled electricity utility City Power’s infrastructure is deteriorating, its finances are precarious, much of the bulk electricity it buys never becomes revenue and it has been... 


Cabinet says local DFI could take equity in stand-alone TNPA
29th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

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,... 


French companies look to bolster investment as South Africa progresses reforms
29th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa is already implementing various reforms to improve the performance of State-owned enterprises like Eskom and Transnet and, thereby, drive higher growth rates. With progress evident in... 


In tense meeting with lawmakers, Sanral says it will miss deadline for road maintenance tenders worth R9.5bn
29th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


South Africa defers Paris Club bid, turns to borrowers’ platform
29th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa told the Paris Club that it won’t seek full membership of the group of mostly rich-nation creditors, as it focuses on its involvement in a UN-backed coalition of borrower countries... 


Civil construction business sentiment remains weak
29th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index decreased to 40 in the third quarter, from 43 in the second quarter, with 60% of respondents dissatisfied... 


South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows pick up in the second quarter
29th September 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R49.8-billion in the second quarter, up from R20.3-billion in the previous quarter, the central bank said on Tuesday. The South African... 


Opinion: Billions left out of Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile cost disclosure
29th September 2026

After almost two decades, South Africans are entitled to a complete accounting of the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, but some questions remain unanswered, writes EE Business Intelligence... 


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Budget

Western Cape municipalities increasingly outshining other provinces – MFS Index
10th July 2026

Independent governance ratings agency Ratings Afrika’s newest yearly Municipal Financial Sustainability Index (MFSI) confirms the severe financial distress facing the majority of South Africa’s... 


National Treasury withholds July funds to 69 municipalities ‘to instil fiscal discipline’
7th July 2026

National Treasury is temporarily withholding the July equitable share transfers to 70 municipalities across all nine provinces in an effort to “instil fiscal discipline and ensure that public money... 


South Africa meeting fiscal, structural reform targets, Treasury DG Pieterse assures
2nd June 2026

South Africa has demonstrated that it can deliver on its fiscal targets and its structural reform agenda, and the benefits of latent improving fiscal credibility are already evident in the form of... 


Competition Policy

International certification would improve operations
11th September 2026

Welding requires stringent quality standards to ensure the quality, safety and effectiveness of welding-fabrication structures, says technical organisation Southern African Institute of Welding... 


Study highlights significant impact of State's procurement practices on local clothing manufacturers
9th September 2026

Only 32% of the R7.5-billion a year spent by State organs on clothing, textiles, footwear and leather (CTFL) can definitively be linked to purchases from local CTFL manufacturers, which also means... 


Businesses not yet feeling the effect of reforms, as confidence drops – BLSA
7th September 2026

Businesses are unfortunately not yet feeling the impact of structural reforms on the ground, with felt progress important in the move toward a new operating environment in which electricity is... 


Labour

UASA welcomes 6% wage increase, backpay agreement in sugar sector
9th September 2026

Trade union UASA has welcomed the successful conclusion of the sugar sector wage negotiations after weeks of industrial action and extensive negotiations. UASA spokesperson Abigail Moyo says... 


Hisense, National Business Initiative open Technical Academy at Northlink TVET College
27th August 2026

Appliance and electronics manufacturer Hisense, the National Business Initiative (NBI) and the Northlink Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College opened the Hisense-Northlink... 


Applications to Digital Skills Impact Fund now open at all times
25th August 2026

The fixed application windows of the Digital Skills Impact Fund have been scrapped and employers of entry-level digital skills and digital skills training providers can apply at any time for... 


Legislative Environment

Nigeria wins arbitration as Sunrise's $400m hydropower claim dismissed
23rd September 2026

Nigeria has won an international arbitration case after a tribunal dismissed a $400-million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission over the long-delayed Mambilla hydroelectric project,... 


Vital that new professional civil service legislation be implemented – BLSA
21st September 2026

The professionalisation of the civil service is a key area of concern for organised business in South Africa's effort to support improved service delivery and some steps have been taken by the... 


Hill-Lewis welcomes ConCourt decision to invalidate Public Procurement Act
17th September 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the Constitutional Court's unanimous decision to invalidate the Public Procurement Act (PPA), owing largely to insufficient public participation. The... 


Macro & Micro

Civil construction business sentiment remains weak
29th September 2026

The First National Bank (FNB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Civil Confidence Index decreased to 40 in the third quarter, from 43 in the second quarter, with 60% of respondents dissatisfied... 


South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows pick up in the second quarter
29th September 2026

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R49.8-billion in the second quarter, up from R20.3-billion in the previous quarter, the central bank said on Tuesday. The South African... 


Kganyago outlines challenges, opportunities for South Africa in current climate
29th September 2026

The world needs to contend with a new, “fragile”, reality – while the world economy and trade continue to grow, debt levels and geopolitical stresses are undeniable and risks are increasing, which... 


State Companies

In tense meeting with lawmakers, Sanral says it will miss deadline for road maintenance tenders worth R9.5bn
29th September 2026

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... 


Opinion: Billions left out of Eskom’s Medupi and Kusile cost disclosure
29th September 2026

After almost two decades, South Africans are entitled to a complete accounting of the Medupi and Kusile power station projects, but some questions remain unanswered, writes EE Business Intelligence... 


Draft electricity pricing policy published, SAWEM start needs to be set – BLSA
28th September 2026

While the recently published draft Electricity Pricing Policy, which is due to be finalised by March 2027, will support a competitive electricity market, the launch of the South African Wholesale... 


Statistical Releases

South Africa's headline inflation rate inches higher in August
23rd September 2026

South African inflation picked up slightly in August, but analysts said the smaller-than-expected uptick was unlikely to influence the central bank's interest-rate announcement later in the day.... 


Trade conditions firmed further in August – Sacci
16th September 2026

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sacci’s) Trade Conditions Survey for August shows that trade conditions improved marginally in July and August and appear to have stabilised,... 


Ekurhuleni murders: Busa says ‘all-in response’ needed as it offers support
16th September 2026

Business Unity South Africa has lent its voice to the recent outrage expressed by all sectors of South Africa’s society, following the discovery of eight women’s bodies, in murder cases being... 


Tourism

Stage Zero delivers 100 kW solar and battery system for Addo Wildlife
28th August 2026

Distributed energy company Stage Zero has completed a 100 kW solar and battery installation at Addo Wildlife private game reserve, in the Eastern Cape, reducing the reserve’s reliance on grid... 


Government-Business Partnership sets focus on jobs, growth under Phase 3
21st August 2026

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the launch of the third phase of the Government-Business Partnership, the key themes of this new phase of the partnership and the willingness of... 


DHA launches Electronic Travel Authorisation platform to boost tourism, curb corruption
13th August 2026

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has launched South Africa’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform, which was designed to modernise and digitally transform South Africa’s visa and... 


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