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Impression of a new-look Ford dealership
R900m-plus investment rollout on the cards for Ford dealership network
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Ford dealership network will see a R900-million-plus investment rollout over the next three years. The money will not be spent by Ford, but by its partners and dealership owners, such as Motus, NMI and Super Group. 


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FlySafair adjusts operations to prevent disruption to travellers from pilot strike
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Airliner FlySafair has adjusted its operational schedule to ensure continuity after a strike certificate was issued to pilot unions and no disruption to flight operations is expected. Further, the... 


Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Mining and quarrying workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by temperature rises, extreme weather and increased demand for materials, says global safety charity Lloyd’s Register... 


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Design of technology demonstrator aircraft for 6th-generation stealth fighter released by UK
18th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major aerospace and defence group BAE Systems has, in conjunction with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), UK-based power and propulsion group Rolls-Royce, and pan-European missile... 


Nersa starts process to set rules for electricity trading
Nersa starts process to set rules for electricity trading
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (Nersa's) start of a belated process to finalise rules for electricity traders and what this says... 


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Indaba to address strategies in addressing foot and mouth disease outbreak
Updated 7 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid recent outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), which have resulted in restrictions on livestock movement and have significantly impacted the country’s red meat trade on international... 


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Five of world's top-20 solar power producers are BRICS nations
18th July 2025

Five of the world’s top 20 solar power producers in 2024 were BRICS countries, led by China, which generated 839 terawatt-hours (TWh) of solar electricity – more than any other nation. India ranked... 


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South Africa moves closer to exiting dirty-money list in October
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is edging closer to leaving a global financial watchdog’s so-called gray list in October, with a team of assessors scheduled to visit the nation this month. The Financial Action Task... 


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Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


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G20 finance chiefs approach consensus in South Africa despite US tariff tensions
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Finance chiefs of G20 countries were close to agreeing a common position on trade and other global challenges on Friday, which would be the first since US President Donald Trump's election victory... 


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Orion will be producing Prieska concentrate by Christmas next year, new CEO assures
18th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals will be producing concentrate at its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine by Christmas next year, says new highly experienced Orion CEO Tony Lennox, who... 


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UK’s Reeves announces South Africa infrastructure partnership to boost investment
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an infrastructure partnership with the South African government to boost investment in Africa’s biggest economy. The pact, announced in the South African port... 


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Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
18th July 2025

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


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US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump... 


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AECI confirms three more disposals, including Schirm USA
17th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed AECI has confirmed the sale of three more noncore businesses in the US, Germany and South Africa as part of a far-reaching restructuring initiated in 2023 to focus the company on its... 


Marked increase in companies using GenAI, but market still maturing – study
17th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

'The South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025' report shows that the number of medium-sized and large companies experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) technologies in their environments has... 


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Panel pleads for more targeted govt support to boost production and reduce African food imports
17th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Africa spends about $109-billion on food imports every year, including vegetable oils, sugar and grain, despite having ample arable land and other resources to produce these food staples itself,... 


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Magazine round up | 18 July 2025
Magazine round up | 18 July 2025

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



BIG BERTHING: In early July, the MSC Nicola Mastro, one of the world’s largest container vessels, berthed that the deepwater Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape. The giant ship’s berthing was made possible by a four-tug operation managed by a marine crew of some 24 members and led by Marine Pilot Olwethu Mtsewu-Sisilana.
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In early July, the MSC Nicola Mastro, one of the world’s largest container vessels, berthed that the deepwater Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape. The giant ship’s berthing was made possible by a... 

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Mineral exploration must be enabled to revive South Africa’s mining sector

"Our ongoing investment in mineral exploration is creating jobs and delivering lasting benefits to regional communities across the state," says Western Australia Mines Minister David Michael, whose... 

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The decision by US President Donald Trump to implement ‘reciprocal tariffs’ of 30% on those South African goods not specifically exempted or subject to sector-specific duties is a major blow... 

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Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining plc
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This week we profile Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining plc, executive chairperson of Neo Energy Metals plc, executive director of Gathoni Muchai Investments, executive director of Caracal Gold plc... 



DIALOGUE KNOT: Few truly have much hope that the National Dialogue will yield the solutions needed to put out the fires associated with the country’s paltry growth and deep-rooted social problems. It has also now become something of a political knot after the firing of the Democratic Alliance’s Andrew Whitfield for a travel indiscretion. Those who dislike the current composition of the Government of National Unity will, no doubt, help fan the flames.
DIALOGUE KNOT

Few truly have much hope that the National Dialogue will yield the solutions needed to put out the fires associated with the country’s paltry growth and deep-rooted social problems. It has also now... 

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