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Report labels unbundling of Eskom as ‘most important economic reform since 1994'
Report labels unbundling of Eskom as ‘most important economic reform since 1994'
17th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new report commissioned by the South African Energy Traders Association (SAETA) identifies the unbundling of Eskom Holdings as the most important economic reform since 1994, arguing that a new competitive electricity sector construct is required... 


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EWSETA welcomes €2m investment to develop critical minerals, battery skills
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has welcomed the €2-million investment received from the EU to advance demand-driven skills development linked to South... 


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Insolvencies globally expected to rise only modestly unless interest rates spike
17th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global trade credit insurance company Coface expects business insolvencies to rise by 2.8% this year if interest rates remain at current levels, but warns that a rise in interest rates of just 25... 


South African marine researchers have new species named after them
17th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Three South African researchers have been honoured by having new marine species named after them. This has been jointly highlighted by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment... 


Harper resigns from Sasol board
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed chemicals and energy company Sasol says nonexecutive director Katherine Harper has tendered her resignation for personal reasons, which the board accepted on February 16. “On behalf of... 


Land Bank appoints Jabu Mphambo acting CEO
17th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Agricultural development finance institution the Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) has appointed Jabu Mphambo as acting CEO, with immediate effect. This is to... 


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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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Airlink announces change in airports at Luanda
17th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that, with effect from March 1, its service to the Angolan capital city of Luanda will be operated to and from the new Dr Agostinho... 


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South Africa consumer inflation falls to 3.5% y/y in January
Updated 1 hour 55 minutes ago By: Reuters

South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed to 3.5% year on year in January, down from 3.6% in December, data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had... 


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Glencore hails 2025 as year of significant progress
Updated 2 hours 37 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

In Wednesday's preliminary results report, Glencore CEO Gary Nagle hails 2025 as a year of significant progress, marked by a strong operational performance, continued portfolio optimisation and... 


Jan Nelson being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer at Copper 360's JSE listing in 2023.
Copper 360 mourning the loss of mining master Jan Nelson
Updated 2 hours 57 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

Copper 360 is mourning the loss of Jan Nelson, one of its founders and the driving force behind the JSE-listed company and several other mining companies ahead of that. Since September 2024,... 


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South African rand flat ahead of local data
Updated 3 hours ago By: Reuters

The South African rand was muted in early trade on Wednesday, as traders awaited inflation data, retail sales data and a business confidence index that will shed light on the country's economic... 


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Hot isostatic press provides domestic manufacturers access to advanced manufacturing technology
Hot isostatic press provides domestic manufacturers access to advanced manufacturing technology
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The CSIR recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art hot isostatic press in Pretoria. Engineering News attended the launch. 


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Sibanye-Stillwater reports sizeable platinum, gold reserves and resources
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Sizeable group minerals resources and reserves were reported on Tuesday by mining company Sibanye-Stillwater. The four-element platinum group metals (PGMs) at the South African PGM operations of... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
With BHP Xplor, Orion’s looking to longer-term South Africa exploration potential
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

With the benefit of attracting BHP Xplor into our organisation, we’re looking to longer-term exploration potential in the Northern Cape, Orion Minerals CEO Tony Lennox told Mining Weekly in a Zoom... 


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Dangote signs $400m equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion
17th February 2026 By: Reuters

Nigeria's Dangote Group has signed a $400-million equipment deal with China's Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group to speed up the expansion of its oil refinery toward a planned 1.4-million barrels... 


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Platinum’s innovative new scent detection role highlighted by World Platinum
17th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

An ‘artificial nose’ that can detect scent is closer to becoming a reality. This follows the development of a platinum-based molecule that works as a sensor to detect hard-to-differentiate volatile... 


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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
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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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Multotec, recognised industry leaders in metallurgy and process engineering help mining houses across the world process minerals more efficiently,...

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

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