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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane
Govt to require 2% of housing grants to go to innovative building technologies
Updated 4 hours ago By: Darren Parker

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) will require provinces and metropolitan municipalities to allocate at least 2% of their 2026/27 housing grants to innovative building technologies (IBTs), signalling a push to accelerate housing delivery... 


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DIDx to host digital identity trust, interoperability conference in Stellenbosch
Updated 4 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Digital identity company DIDx, in partnership with digital identity conference organisation Internet Identity Workshop, will hold its DID:Unconf Africa conference at the Stellenbosch Institute for... 


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Ethiopian Airlines confirms latest phase in its fleet expansion – an order for more Boeing 787s
21st January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Leading African carrier Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that it has ordered nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody airliners. These aircraft will be delivered between 2031 and 2033. Ethiopian... 


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Gates and OpenAI team up for AI health push in African countries
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are setting up a $50-million partnership to help African countries use artificial intelligence to improve their health systems. The partnership, called Horizon1000,... 


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South African rand firms as markets shrug off mixed local data
Updated 5 hours ago By: Reuters

The South African rand firmed against the dollar in Wednesday's trading session as the country's markets shrugged off mixed domestic economic signals released by the statistics agency. At 1332 GMT,... 


(From left) GoldBod director Marrietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, GoldBod chair Kojo Fynn, GoldBod CEO Samuel Gyamfi, GoldBod deputy CEO Richard Nunekpeku, Gold Coast Refinery chair and CEO Dr Said Deraz, Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana H E Wael Fathy, Rand Refinery CEO Dean Subramanian, Gold Coast Refinery executive director Imad Deraz.
South Africa’s Rand Refinery enters strategic partnership with Ghana's Gold Coast Refinery
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

In a major advance that enables local refining of artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold and elevates West Africa's responsible sourcing standards to a new high, South Africa’s Rand Refinery, as... 


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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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Andru mining receives centenary celebration grey-coloured D8 Caterpillar dozer
Andru mining receives centenary celebration grey-coloured D8 Caterpillar dozer
21st January 2026

Mining services company Andru Mining received a new grey-coloured D8 dozer, made by construction and mining equipment company Caterpillar, from industrial equipment company Barloworld Equipment as... 


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South Africa's inflation rate edges up in December, as expected
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

South African inflation rose slightly in December, as expected, but analysts said they still expect the central bank to deliver several interest rate cuts this year as price pressures remain well... 


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South African rand firmer ahead of local inflation data
21st January 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand edged up in early trade on Wednesday, as traders awaited inflation and retail sales data that will shed light on the country's economic outlook. At 0624 GMT, the rand traded... 


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Koeberg temporarily operated at reduced power
20th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom reported on January 20 that both units at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, in the Western Cape, were safely reduced from full power to 100 MW each earlier in the day following... 


Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa may hit 3% inflation in 2026, central bank says
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that inflation was on course to meet the bank's new target of 3% in 2026 as prices remained stable. With annual inflation for... 


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Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development
20th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) increases its focus on early childhood development... 


NWU AI Hub director Professor Anné Verhoef
NWU adopts AI management, governance policy framework
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

North-West University (NWU) has adopted an official AI policy to provide a framework for the safe and secure management and governance of AI within the university, says NWU AI Hub director... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana invites concise suggestions on 2026 Budget
20th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited suggestions on the 2026 Budget ahead of him presenting it in Parliament on February 25. The Budget allocation aims to strike a balance between... 


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Metair unveils its new aftermarket parts and retail division
20th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed automotive group Metair has finalised the formation of its new aftermarket parts and retail division, in line with the group’s strategy of diversification through the establishment of... 


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Mahindra sees record 2025 as sales surge by 40%
20th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra South Africa (SA) notched up yet another record sales year in 2025 as the move to more affordable vehicles continued in the domestic market. The company sold 18 097 new vehicles, which is... 


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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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We at Hawk High Pressure Pumps specialise in industrial pumps and pumping systems. Our high pressure washing equipment is locally manufactured and...

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