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Creation of ‘competitive’ electricity, logistics markets key next priorities for Government Business Partnership
Updated 24 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

Implementing reforms in the electricity and logistics sectors to facilitate the establishment of “commercially viable, competitive markets in these network industries”, has been identified as a key priority for the next phase of the Government... 


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From left to right: GBCSA CEO Georgina Smit, Redefine ESG head Ursula Mpakanyane, Goodyear warehouse manager and Coega Development Corporation representative Leon Koen and Coega Development Corporation chief sustainability officer Nomathemba Mhlanga
Redefine Properties’ building at Coega awarded 5-star Green Star environmental rating
27th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Redefine Properties’ modern logistics distribution centre, located at 62 Umlambo street, Zone 1, Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in the Eastern Cape province, has been awarded five-star Green... 


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Former Emira CEO Geoff Jennett joins Heartwood Properties board
27th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Geoff Jennett has been appointed nonexecutive director of Heartwood Properties, a commercial property development and investment company listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange and soon to be listed... 


Outa unimpressed with threats against those who have yet to register their solar systems
27th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) believes recent threats by State-owned utility Eskom and certain municipalities to fine or disconnect the electricity supply of... 


DHL boosts its African air logistics network with Boeing 737 freighter aircraft
27th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

DHL Aviation, a subsidiary of Germany-based global logistics group DHL, has announced that it has taken delivery of two Boeing 737-400 freighter aircraft, in full DHL branding, to serve the West... 


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Sanedi exec floats idea of zero-rated electricity as affordability concerns grow
Updated 9 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

Amid growing concern over the affordability of electricity for businesses and households, the head of the energy secretariat at the South Africa National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) has... 


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SA's renewable energy contribution has plateaued since 2023, Eskom data shows
23rd January 2026

Renewable energy’s contribution to South Africa’s yearly generation has not grown since 2023, according to data from Eskom’s National Transmission Company of South Africa.  


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Pension Funds Adjudicator orders FSCA to investigate union’s conduct
Updated 1 hour 19 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

Statutory body the Pension Funds Adjudicator has referred the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (CEPPWAWU) to regulator the Financial Services Conduct Authority... 


ACTOM triples transformer manufacturing capacity with new sites
ACTOM triples transformer manufacturing capacity with new sites
Updated 2 hours 19 minutes ago

Following its acquisition of SGB-SMIT Power Matla as part of a business rescue process, electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has started transformer production and testing activity at a... 


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South Africa revamps black-empowerment fund proposal, BD says
27th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s government will offer companies new incentives in an initiative to capitalise a fund that will be used to promote Black economic empowerment, Business Day reported, citing a Ministry... 


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Goldman, Morgan Stanley’s South Africa inflation call undercuts Central Bank
27th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley see room for the South African Reserve Bank to lower its inflation forecast for 2026, as policymakers prepare for their first interest-rate decision of the year... 


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R1.2bn project to revamp Cape Town’s Golden Acre gathering steam
26th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The R1.2-billlion project to redevelop Cape Town’s well-known Golden Acre is gathering steam, with construction work in full swing to convert the 110-m-high, 24-storey office tower, located in the... 


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New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
New dashboard confirms strong pipeline of advanced grid-connected projects
26th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A total of 332 generation and storage projects with a combined nameplate of 31.7 GW have either received budget quotes for grid connection in South Africa or have budget-quote applications pending... 


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New platinum development lowering hydrogen cost prospects, researchers report
26th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

A novel platinum development has resulted in the $2 per kilogram 2026 green hydrogen cost target being beaten. The new approach results in more hydrogen being obtained from less platinum and is... 


Cashbuild reports 1% increase in second-quarter revenue
26th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed building materials and products retailer Cashbuild has reported a 1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the second quarter of its 2026 financial year. In an update to shareholders on... 


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South Africa’s wine exports decrease
26th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s wine exports reached 264-million litres this year (the sector’s export versus domestic sales is 40:60) generating R9.8-billion in export value, a 2.4% year-on-year decline and a... 


Africa to see modest acceleration in economic growth this year, says UN report
26th January 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UN has released its 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report, and its launch in Africa took place at the Addis Ababa head office of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).... 


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Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
Magazine round up | 23 January 2026

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

GLISTERING START: The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979. Global developments are suggestive of continued strength, with Morgan Stanley forecasting gold to hit $4 800/oz by the fourth quarter. This on the back of falling interest rates, a change in leadership at the Federal Reserve, and buying by central banks and funds.
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The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979.... 

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Africa must catalyse joint development for the benefit of all this continent’s people

Africa must collaborate to get the best out of the continent for the benefit of the people of the continent. When it comes to economic opportunity, all differences must be put aside. Everything... 

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Stability versus resilience

The revised Eskom unbundling strategy announced is emerging as something of a touchstone for government’s commitment – or otherwise – to reforming the structure of an electricity industry that has... 

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Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility
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This week we profile, Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility, a data- and technology-driven company focused on making vehicle financing, transactions, and mobility access in South Africa more... 

PRESSURE COOKER: The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional guardrails that were put in place with the specific purpose of preventing wars are being severely weakened.
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The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional... 

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Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa was established to develop sustainable, internationally competitive carbon steel tube and pipe...

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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa is sole distributors for Goodwin electrically driven, submersible, abrasion resistance slurry pumps.

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