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Eskom’s revised unbundling plan in focus as grid constraint continues to weigh on outlook
Eskom’s revised unbundling plan in focus as grid constraint continues to weigh on outlook
Updated 4 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has offered assurances that the power system is more stable and predictable than it has been for the past five years in light of a strong recovery in the energy availability factor, a decline in unplanned breakdowns, more predictable planned... 


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Egypt signs renewable energy deals worth $1.8bn
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

Egypt has signed renewable energy deals worth a combined $1.8-billion, state TV reported on Sunday. Among the deals were contracts with Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec and China's Sungrow. 


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Ethiopia begins $12.5bn construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday officially started a $12.5-billion construction project for what officials say will be Africa's biggest airport when completed in 2030 in the Ethiopian town of... 


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Significant 2026 platinum price rise forecast by Bank of America Securities
12th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With strong demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) continuing, Bank of America Securities Global Research has raised its 2026 platinum price forecast to $2 450/oz from $1 825/oz and its 2026... 


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South African rand gains as gold scales new peak
12th January 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, helped by gold prices reaching another record high. At 0736 GMT the rand traded at 16.4225 against the dollar, roughly up 0.4% from its... 


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Commission developing tool to ensure fair school uniform, learning materials pricing
9th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After publishing a guide for schools, parents and school governing bodies on pro-competitive principles that should be considered for the procurement of school uniform and learning materials in... 


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Grid-connected renewables pass 7 GW mark in 2025
Grid-connected renewables pass 7 GW mark in 2025
9th January 2026

In December 2025, three solar projects, Grootfontein 1, 2 and 3, and the San Kraal Wind Farm came online, adding a combined 365 MW to South Africa’s national grid. 


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Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa
9th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and corporate caution have allowed rivals to displace France... 


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AAAM sets eight goals for 2026 as it seeks ‘measurable outcomes’
9th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has set eight goals for the new year, says CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling. “As we enter 2026, we proudly declare this the year of... 


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DA hits back at ‘Brics naval exercises’, warns GNU being undermined
9th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Democratic Alliance has expressed concerns that South Africa is deepening ties with Russia and Iran, following recent naval exercises involving Brics+ countries, in Cape Town. According to the... 


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JPMorgan M&A global head Aiyengar says rising risks to drive surge in deals
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

Dealmakers are set for another banner year in 2026 with a record number of deals in the pipeline, as CEOs seek out the safety of scale to weather mounting economic and geopolitical risks,... 


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Global Cooperation Barometer shows countries rewriting the way they cooperate
9th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Global Cooperation Barometer 2026, developed by international finance organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF) and management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, reveals that strong... 


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BACSA strengthens leadership with appointment of Du Plessis, Kingston
9th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Business-led nonprofit platform Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA) has appointed advocate Anton du Plessis as strategy and performance executive head and CEO-designate, and Martin Kingston... 


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Governance failures turning waste tyre depots into public health, environmental hazards – Redisa
9th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Rustenburg Waste Tyre Depot, visited by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts, is not representative of the dire state of depots across the country, says tyre... 


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South African rand steady as investors eye key US data
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders look ahead to US labour market data later in the day for indications on the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory. At 0719 GMT,... 


Major water infrastructure commissioned to secure supply for Rustenburg, Thabazimbi
9th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Critical upgraded water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg local municipality, in the North West, and the Thabazimbi... 


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Goldman Sachs expects South Africa's rand to extend gains as conditions improve
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa's domestic economy, Goldman Sachs said in a research note. The... 


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Magazine round up | 10 December 2025
Magazine round up | 12 December 2025

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

BURNING ISSUE: As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing headwinds. It is widely accepted that the 900%-plus increase in electricity tariffs since 2008 is the reason why many smelters are uncompetitive and unprofitable. However, a subsidy in this area will have serious price consequences for other electricity users, including industrial firms facing similar competitiveness pressures.
BURNING ISSUE

As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing... 

Improving asset performance for more resilient mining operations

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 

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I saw the crescent . . .

As the sun sets on 2025, South Africa’s long-awaited recovery is becoming visible like the first sliver of a waxing crescent days after a new moon. While still modest, the 0.5% GDP expansion in the... 

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Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology
Jordan Marsh

This week we profile Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology, a specialist supplier of high-performance dewatering pump solutions across Africa.  



GETTING OLD: The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade front. However, as 2025 comes to an end, there are signs that the world is tiring of the hyperbole, distraction and tantrums. Perhaps the pushback in relation to Trump’s unilateral and unbalanced ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine and Russia will be the start of a more assertive diplomatic response in 2026.
GETTING OLD

The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade... 

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