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Lyra Energy signs private offtaker agreements for inaugural 255 MW solar PV project
Lyra Energy signs private offtaker agreements for inaugural 255 MW solar PV project
Updated 46 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

Electricity trader Lyra Energy reports that it has entered into power purchase agreements with three private offtakers that will buy a large portion of the electricity to be produced from its 255 MW Thakadu solar PV project. The Thakadu project is... 


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Flanagan & Gerard announce R60m Boardwalk Mall expansion
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Property investment firm Flanagan & Gerard Property Group with its business partners have begun the development of a R60-million extension to Boardwalk Mall, in Gqeberha, further strengthening the... 


KAHRE plans $50bn to $150bn net-zero industrial corridor in South Africa
KAHRE plans $50bn to $150bn net-zero industrial corridor in South Africa
13th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Renewable-energy company KAHRE Renewable Energy Group has announced plans for South Africa’s first fully integrated net-zero industrial corridor, linking large-scale renewable-energy generation in... 


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New trade measures reshaping export competition – Unctad
13th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A new report from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) examines how uneven tariff increases are affecting access to the US market and what this means for developed, developing and least developed... 


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Transnet is working to solve challenges as it transitions to next phase – Phillips
13th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet... 


Implementation of SoNA commitments crucial, business organisations say
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The implementation of policies and projects, sticking to timelines and responsibility for their delivery so that they are measurable and sustained are crucial for South Africa, emphasised business... 


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Eskom's power stations get off to strong start in 2026 compared with last 5 years
Eskom's power stations get off to strong start in 2026 compared with last 5 years
13th February 2026

Eskom’s power stations have started off 2026 on a high. The percentage of generating capacity that is available to provide electricity to the grid – or the energy availability factor (EAF) – is the... 


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Economists see three more South Africa rate cuts, split on when
13th February 2026 By: Bloomberg

The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut interest rates three more times before ending its current easing cycle, according to a survey. Most of the 14 economists canvassed by Bloomberg,... 


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Agriculture sector calls for swift implementation of SoNA commitments
13th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) has stressed the need to follow up commitments with “real action”, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA)... 


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Stakeholders strengthen collaboration to advance Namakwa SEZ in rising Northern Cape
13th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the Northern Cape provincial government (NCPG) and the Industrial Zones Programme (IZP) of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition held... 


Johannesburg needs new water approach, says water department's Phillips
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Johannesburg needs a new approach to water provision, one that aligns responsibility with authority and supports stable, accountable service delivery, says Department of Water and Sanitation... 


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South Africa, DRC funders link up amid Mining Indaba’s Africa collaboration promotion
13th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Amid the many Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 voices highlighting how regional integration promotion, pan-African partnerships and policy alignment have the potential to accelerate Africa’s... 


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Cell C delivers maiden results with growth momentum
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Cell C’s maiden interim financial results after its listing shows some improvements as the company transitions to its next phase as a financially stronger business following the... 


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Mixed political reactions to water crisis committee announced during SoNA
13th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Political parties expressed mixed reactions to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, criticising the announcement of the National Water Crisis Committee. On Thursday, Ramaphosa... 


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Opinion: Polluters must pay, or we all will
13th February 2026

In this opinion article, Harald Winkler and Tracey Davies argue that suspending the carbon tax, which is reportedly under consideration by government, would be a reckless, self-defeating retreat... 


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President-chaired national water committee formed to tackle water crisis
13th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to tackle South Africa’s prolonged water crisis. While longer-term reforms are under way, led by... 


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Upcoming launch of electricity market seen as key step towards competition
13th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Various organisations in the electricity sector are anticipating the start of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) this year as a step towards phasing in a liberalised market, in... 


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Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
Magazine round up | 13 February 2026

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

HOPEFUL NOTE: The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point mark, the size of the improvement is notable, with Absa saying the January results suggest that 2026 has started on a more hopeful note. Signs of improving activity, easing input costs, and stronger domestic demand are providing early momentum. Photograph: Creamer Media
HOPEFUL NOTE

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point... 

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We must keep pushing our economy forward with everything we’ve got

The economy has posted four consecutive quarters of growth. There has been a steady reduction in unemployment. Poverty and inequality are down. Economic confidence is up, The performance of the... 

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Big decisions loom

South Africa is weighing a range of policy measures as various manufacturing sectors – from ferroalloys and steel, to automotives – face existential threats. The causes of their eroded... 

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Eugene Els, MD of Afromix
Eugene Els

This week we profile Eugene Els, MD of Afromix, a designer and manufacturer of agitators and peristaltic pumps, as well as AFX Holdings Group 

There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme pressure. However, tariffs are a blunt instrument and the implementation of higher tariffs is not cost-free, especially for hard-pressed consumers.
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There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme... 

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