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The biggest restart and sale opportunities for AMSA are at the mothballed Saldanha Works
The biggest restart and sale opportunities for AMSA are at the mothballed Saldanha Works
AMSA mulls monetisation options for assets in care and maintenance worth R5bn-plus
5th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

In parallel to “expedited” negotiations with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) over its future corporate structuring, ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) is considering partnership and sale opportunities relating to noncore assets and... 


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MISA worried about proposed higher import tariffs for Chinese, Indian vehicles
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While some automotive original-equipment manufacturers have called for higher import tariffs on Chinese and Indian vehicles, along with other measures to ensure local manufacturers are able to... 


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Sasol warns of interim earnings plunge on the back of impairments, weak prices
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 


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MTN eyes increased stake in IHS
5th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed telecommunications giant MTN is in an advanced stage of discussions with independent tower owner, operator and developer IHS Holdings to acquire the 75% shares it does not already own.... 


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RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 


Transnet group COO Solly Letsoalo, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Transnet group CE Michelle Pillips, Transnet Pipelines CE Sibongiseni Khathi and Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu
Transnet Pipelines celebrates 60 years of service
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Pipelines (TPL) celebrated its sixtieth year of service to South Africa’s fuel and energy sector on February 5 and hosted a high-level business and stakeholder engagement session to... 


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Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
6th February 2026

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 


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South African rand gains in volatile trade
Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago By: Reuters

The South African rand strengthened in volatile early trade on Friday, as the dollar moved towards its best week since November. At 0745 GMT the rand traded at 16.2175 against the dollar, up about... 


Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
6th February 2026

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


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Valterra Platinum performs strongly amid sharp earnings rise expectation
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals (PGM) mining, refining and marketing company Valterra, which last week reported sharply rising earnings expectations for 2025, has delivered its strongest quarterly... 


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Exxaro concludes R13bn corporate refinancing
5th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining and renewable-energy company Exxaro has reached financial close on R13-billion in new term refinancing facilities. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company said on Thursday, February... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Tau heads to China, seeking duty-free export access
5th February 2026 By: Reuters

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain... 


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Trump's one-year AGOA extension offers brief but fragile trade reprieve, analysts say
5th February 2026 By: Reuters

Washington's one-year extension of its preferential trade programme for Africa will deliver only a short-lived reprieve for the continent, analysts said, with South Africa's inclusion remaining... 


TymeBank rebrands as GoTyme Bank, introduces new app
4th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm TymeBank has officially transitioned to GoTyme Bank, which reflects its scale, maturity and ambition, while maintaining full continuity for customers. As part of the... 


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Ramaphosa touts his use of term ‘vaccine apartheid’ as a ‘crowning achievement’
4th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended and expressed pride in his use of the term “vaccine apartheid” to describe global Covid-19 vaccine distribution, while analysts, historians and public health... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
South Africa at pivotal point in evolution of its mining industry, says Minerals Council
4th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so inclusively. A successful and growing mining industry... 


Seifsa invites manufacturing companies to take part in decarbonisation pilot programme
4th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa), in collaboration with industry organisation Danish Industry, is inviting South African... 


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Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
Magazine round up | 06 February 2026

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

HOT STUFF: Having breached the historic $5000/oz level in January, some analysts are now forecasting that gold could climb toward the $6000/oz level this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong central-bank and retail demand. Photograph: Creamer Media
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Having breached the historic $5 000/oz level in January, some analysts are now forecasting that gold could climb toward the $6 000/oz level this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong... 

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South Africa simply must get going on the mining exploration front

It’s extremely bad for the South African economy that it’s taking so long to get going on the mining exploration front. As is being pointed out around the resources world, mining success depends on... 

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A new data portal made publicly available recently by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) provides some encouraging insight into the country’s power generation project pipeline.... 

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Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics
Clement Kgatla

This week we profile Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics, which is involved in the warehousing and distribution of various commodities, including pharmaceuticals 

FEELING BULLISH: The gold bulls are definitely having their day. The upward price trend has been in place since late 2022 and there are no signs yet of a reversal. This, despite the fact that the precious metal has already broken all previous records. The only pity for South Africa is that the country is far from the leading producer it once was.
FEELING BULLISH

The gold bulls are definitely having their day. The upward price trend has been in place since late 2022 and there are no signs yet of a reversal. This, despite the fact that the precious metal has... 

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