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IMF forecasts 1.4% growth for South Africa in 2026, while highlighting risks to global growth outlook
19th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made a small 0.2 percentage point upward revision to South Africa’s projected growth for 2026 in its January World Economic Outlook (WEO), forecasting that the economy will grow by 1.4% this year. Its 2027... 


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South African rand muted, investors await inflation data
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand was subdued on Monday as risk appetite waned amid geopolitical tensions and traders looked ahead to domestic inflation data due this week for clues on the central bank's... 


The big blue Cullinan diamond.
South Africa’s illustrious Cullinan diamond mine doing it again with big blue
19th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The illustrious Cullinan diamond mine, flagship of London-listed Petra Diamonds, is not only famous for hosting the largest gem diamond but a flurry of reports is now affording sky-high status to... 


New application to Itac for temporary rebate provision for food, hygiene butterfly valves
19th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Trade advisory organisation the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has received an application for the creation of a temporary rebate provision on stainless steel... 


New application made to Itac to raise duty on imported medium-density fibreboard to 15%
19th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Trade advisory organisation the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has received an application to increase the customs duty on medium-density fibreboard (MDF) to... 


Global supply chains enter era of structural volatility – WEF
19th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global value chains have entered an era of structural volatility and nearly three in four business leaders now prioritise resilience investments, with 74% viewing resilience as a driver of growth,... 


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SA is one of the top 9 countries that generate their electricity from coal
SA is one of the top 9 countries that generate their electricity from coal
16th January 2026

South Africa is one of the top countries in the world for the amount of electricity it generates from coal. It ranked seventh in 2024, generating just over 200 TWh of coal-powered energy. 2024 is... 


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New African defence exhibition, set for October, formally launched in Nigeria
19th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The launch of the first ever Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) has been officially announced. The event will be held from October 26 to October 29 this year at Eko Atlantic,... 


Gap between South Africa, US implementation rate of AI owing to skills differences and execution
19th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The implementation rate for AI systems in South Africa is about half the implementation rate in the US, which is owing to differences in skills, data infrastructure, organisational alignment and... 


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Global stocks take hit from tariff threats; gold gets safety bid
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Global stocks slid and the dollar eased against the safe-haven yen and Swiss franc on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on goods imported from eight European... 


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Illicit economy is eroding legitimate economy, Mavuso warns
19th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The illicit economy is killing jobs, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has said, citing the recent announcement by British American Tobacco (BAT) that it will shut its... 


Strong issuance in South Africa’s debt capital market continued in fourth quarter of 2025
19th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Strong issuance in South Africa’s debt capital market continued in the fourth quarter of 2025, with about R50-billion of gross term issuance recorded, amid strong demand and spread compression,... 


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South African rand slips amid geopolitical tensions, investors await local inflation data
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand traded weaker on Monday as risk appetite waned amid geopolitical tensions and as traders looked ahead to domestic inflation data due this week for clues on the central bank's... 


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China plants another Africa marker in campaign to globalise yuan
19th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Zambia is the first African country to let Chinese mining companies pay taxes in yuan. It probably won’t be the last, as Beijing seeks to internationalize the currency and dilute its dollar... 


Globeleq private customer solutions director Alasdair Martin
Globeleq appoints new private customer solutions director
19th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Electricity company Globeleq has appointed Alasdair Martin as private customer solutions director, a role positioned at the centre of the independent power company’s strategy to expand... 


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Eskom launches mobile customer hubs, pop-up service points
19th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned power utility Eskom says it will roll out a new customer service model, comprising scheduled mobile customer hubs and pop-up service points across communities. The initiative marks a... 


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Mozambique President cancels Davos trip due to severe floods
19th January 2026 By: Reuters

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo has cancelled his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week due to severe floods that have damaged infrastructure and affected hundreds of thousands of... 


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Magazine round up | 16 January 2026
Magazine round up | 16 January 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

EGOLI RELOADED
EGOLI RELOADED

Flanked by partially vegetated mine dumps that serve as a visual reminder of the central role that gold once played in the development of Johannesburg, is Qala Shallows, South Africa’s first... 

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The best must be made of South Africa’s fortuitous commodity windfall

South Africa's commodity windfall, according to Old Mutual Investment Group, is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve... 

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Danger signs

“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time,”... 

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Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa
Nokwanda Khumalo

This week we profile Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa, a supplier of fuel, lubricants and energy solutions 

TO-DO LIST
TO-DO LIST

The South African economy is definitely showing signs of recovery. However, there is a long way to go to truly break free from the low-growth shackles created by years of sub-optimal governance,... 

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AQS Liquid Transfer
AQS Liquid Transfer

AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer (Pty) Ltd is an Importer and Distributor of Pumps in Southern Africa

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ABB Electrification
ABB Electrification

Electrifying the world in a safe, smart, and sustainable way, ABB Electrification is a global technology leader in electrical distribution and...

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Rio-Carb
Rio-Carb

Rio Carb is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) of R-C700 Chromium Carbide (CrC) alloy clad wear plates and pipes used for heavy materials...

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Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd
Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd

Industrial Nozzles & Systems (Pty) Ltd (Est. 2000) exclusive representative in Southern Africa for LECHLER GmbH (Est. 1879) - Europe's leading...

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