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Unilever South Africa MD Justin Apsey
Unilever South Africa MD Justin Apsey
Unilever South Africa lifts local content to 80% as it moves to embed supply-chain resilience
8th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The producer of a diverse range of well-known household brands – from Sunlight soap and OMO washing powder, to Vaseline and Robertsons Spices – reports that it has increased the local content in the products it manufactures in South Africa to 80%... 


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Qantas now operating direct Perth-Johannesburg flights
Updated 4 hours ago By: Rebecca Campbell

Australian national flag carrier Qantas has launched its new direct service between Perth, Western Australia, and Johannesburg. This complements the airline’s existing service between Sydney and... 


maxwell+spark highlights importance of localisation in pursuing sustainability
Updated 1 hour 41 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa requires more green battery power storage solutions; however, companies value operational efficiency before environmental benefits, with sustainability required to support uptime,... 


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A nonprofit group has developed a cheaper, faster way for farmers to assess soils
8th December 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based international non-profit organisation, the Earth Rover Programme, which currently operates in Colombia, Kenya and the UK, has globally launched its “soilsmology” initiative, to allow even... 


New study into DNA of ancient Southern Africans changes perspectives on their origins
8th December 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

One of the biggest studies yet conducted of the DNA of ancient Southern African hunter-gatherer people has upended previous theories about the origin of the Khoe and San peoples. Conducted by... 


BFA, Caribou and consulting firm form Alliance for Inclusive AI
Updated 3 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Impact investment company BFA Global, private wealth management company Caribou Group and global consulting firm MicroSave Consulting (MSC) have formed the Alliance for Inclusive AI – an open... 


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SA's largest data centres
SA's largest data centres
5th December 2025

There are 56 data centres in South Africa with a combined load capacity of around 350 MW. Five of these data centres are AI-capable which means that South Africa holds roughly 1% of global AI data... 


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Five35 Ventures secures anchor investment from the MEDA
5th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Venture capital fund Five35 Ventures has secured an anchor investment from economic development organisation the Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) Mauritius Foundation, which also... 


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NQF partners warn against unaccredited institutions, certificates ahead of 2026 enrolment
5th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the issue of unaccredited institutions and certificates remains a persistent problem in South Africa, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) partners – the South African Qualifications... 


AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa
AMCU re-elects Mathunjwa president, sets firm resolutions for next five years
5th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has re-elected Joseph Mathunjwa as president of the organisation for another five-year term, alongside a new national executive... 


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Grain SA warns grain producers are taking strain over tariff decision delays
5th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s wheat industry faces mounting financial strain amid a prolonged delay in government’s review of the wheat import tariff, says industry body Grain SA. Many producers are already... 


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Agribusiness Confidence Index ticks up to a ‘healthy’ level of 67
5th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz)/Industrial Development Corporation Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) grew by five points to 67 in the fourth quarter. This followed decreases for two... 


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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Experts welcome progress with renewed participatory approach to infrastructure development by govt
5th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that the Integrated Social Facilitation Framework (ISFF) that is being developed as a national framework to guide stakeholder... 


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Hyundai opens its first shopping centre sales pod; aims to get back to number three
5th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Hyundai aims to win back the number three spot in the South African new-passenger car market in the next three years, says Hyundai Automotive South Africa (HASA) CEO Stanley Anderson. The Korean... 


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Energy jobs rise but labour shortages threaten future projects – IEA
5th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Strong investment in power infrastructure drove a 2.2% increase in global energy employment in 2024, but rising labour shortages now pose a risk to future project delivery, according to the... 


Aveng to retain ownership of McConnell Dowell, Moolmans sale negotiations continue
5th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Following thorough investigations of a range of options for the separation of New Zealand-based infrastructure construction company McConnell Dowell, JSE-listed construction and engineering company... 


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South Africa’s manufacturing confidence improves in fourth quarter despite ongoing challenges
5th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

Business confidence in South Africa’s manufacturing sector rose significantly in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing Survey, signalling cautious optimism among... 


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Magazine round up | 05 December 2025
Magazine round up | 05 December 2025

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

ON TRAXX: It’s been a difficult journey, but Transnet last month celebrated a fleet-renewal milestone when the 200th Traxx 23E locomotive rolled off the assembly line. The locomotive is part of 240 such units that Transnet has procured as part of its troubled rail modernisation programme. Following a 2023 settlement agreement with project partner Alstom (which acquired original contractor Bombardier), Transnet Engineering initiated a 24/5 shift pattern to ramp up production. The project achieved its best-ever performance in 2024, delivering 43 locomotives in a single year and is now said to be on track for completing the delivery of the remaining 40 locomotives by June 2026.
ON TRAXX

It’s been a difficult journey, but Transnet last month celebrated a fleet-renewal milestone when the 200th Traxx 23E locomotive rolled off the assembly line. The locomotive is part of 240 such... 

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G20, B20 show that South Africa should accelerate green corridor project at pace

Hosting the G20 in South Africa and witnessing the B20 action around it has emphasised the importance of accelerating impressive developments that show promise. One of these is Project Rhynbow, the... 

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Shift in mood

The complex and multidimensional nature of life in any country means that more than one thing is invariably true at the same time. Moreover, these truths can be highly contradictory, or as Charles... 

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Floyd Masemula, Deputy CEO of Harmony Gold Mining Company, responsible for South African operations
Floyd Masemula

This week we profile Floyd Masemula, deputy CEO, responsible for South African operations, at Harmony Gold Mining Company, a gold mining specialist with a growing copper footprint  



CONFIDENCE BOOST: The success of the G20 against the backdrop of well-founded scepticism about whether a decaying Johannesburg could pull off its host-city status was not only a relief but also a confidence booster. Put together with the impressive performances of our national cricket, football and rugby teams, 2025 is ending with something of a bang rather than the whimpers that have characterised far too many recent years.
CONFIDENCE BOOST

The success of the G20 against the backdrop of well-founded scepticism about whether a decaying Johannesburg could pull off its host-city status, was not only a relief but also a confidence... 

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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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ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd
ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd

ALBIS FLANGES — founded in 1965 — is a petro-chemical approved manufacturer of flanges and fittings in most grades of steel, listed with Sasol,...

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Bell Equipment
Bell Equipment

As one of South Africa's leading manufacturers, Bell Equipment distributes and exports its wide range of heavy equipment globally to mining,...

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Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd
Hanna Instruments (Pty) Ltd

We supply customers with practical affordable solutions for their testing needs. Our products include benchtop, portable, in-line process control...

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