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South Africa’s Minister Parks Tau and his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Minister Wang Wentao at the signing ceremony in Beijing, China.
South Africa’s Minister Parks Tau and his counterpart from the People’s Republic of China, Minister Wang Wentao at the signing ceremony in Beijing, China.
South Africa and China sign trade and investment framework agreement
Updated 7 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

South Africa and China have signed a framework trade and investment agreement aimed at providing duty-free access to the Chinese market to more South African products and facilitating Chinese investment into South Africa. The China-Africa Economic... 


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Water consumption in Gauteng declines from levels seen last week
6th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

There has been a significant reduction in water use across Gauteng’s metropolitans, the latest data from water utility Rand Water shows. Combined, the cities of Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane... 


OR Tambo airport advancing R14.5bn five-year capex programme
Updated 3 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

The current phase of refurbishment at the OR Tambo International Airport, in Gauteng, is focusing on high-impact passenger areas, namely refurbishing escalators and travelators, installing... 


TotalEnergies to acquire 42.5% interest in Namibian exploration licence
Updated 2 hours 59 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

Oil and gas company TotalEnergies has signed agreements to acquire a 42.5% operated interest in the PEL104 exploration licence, offshore Namibia, from investment management company Eight Offshore... 


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Ten runners to take on the world’s highest marathon on Ojos del Salado
Updated 2 hours 48 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

Ten runners will attempt the world’s highest marathon, descending 42.2 km from the summit of Ojos del Salado, the world’s tallest volcano at 6 893 m, located on the Argentina-Chile border. The... 


Oppposition to new Eskom unbundling plan grows
Oppposition to new Eskom unbundling plan grows
6th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the growing opposition to the new Eskom unbundling plan announced in December and whether the voices of opposition will have an influence on the... 


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Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
Seven in 10 vehicles built in SA were exported in 2025
6th February 2026

In 2025, South Africa exported 412 510 passenger and light commercial vehicles. It’s 7% more than in 2019. Exports continue to dominate the sector: for every ten vehicles produced in South Africa... 


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Citrus sector welcomes Agoa extension
Updated 2 hours 55 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has welcomed the recent reauthorisation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) for one year. In a media release, the association... 


Last quarter production rises to highest level of year.
Highest annual shareholder returns in Barrick history – ‘with more to come’
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

The balance sheet of New York- and Toronto-listed gold and copper mining company Barrick is in phenomenally good shape, with future capital investment programmes well-funded. Significant excess... 


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South African rand gains in volatile trade
6th February 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand strengthened in volatile early trade on Friday, as the dollar moved towards its best week since November. At 0745 GMT the rand traded at 16.2175 against the dollar, up about... 


Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
6th February 2026

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


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Volkswagen Group Africa unveils new models for 2026; perseveres in challenging environment
5th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group Africa celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary, the company has outlined the challenges and opportunities it sees in the local automotive sector during... 


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MISA worried about proposed higher import tariffs for Chinese, Indian vehicles
5th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While some automotive original-equipment manufacturers have called for higher import tariffs on Chinese and Indian vehicles, along with other measures to ensure local manufacturers are able to... 


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RMB provides R4.45bn funding to expand Reatile’s energy investments
5th February 2026 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has structured a R4.45-billion funding package to support energy investment company Reatile Group’s expansion across South Africa’s energy sector,... 


Gauteng MEC for agriculture and rural development Vuyiswa Ramokgopa
Soufflet Malt breaks ground on R2bn malting facility next to Heineken brewery in Midvaal
5th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

French multinational maltster Soufflet Malt has officially started construction on its new R2-billion malting facility that is adjacent to brewing multinational Heineken's Sedibeng Brewery, in the... 


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BLSA Reform Tracker says Eskom unbundling strategy ‘broke with the approved reform plan’
5th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The latest Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker Quarterly Review says there has been “concerning backwards movement in the critical electricity sector”, attributing the regression... 


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Growthpoint breaks ground on R270m Paarl Mall redevelopment
5th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Growthpoint Properties has kicked off a R270-million project to redevelop Paarl Mall, in the Western Cape. The project will bring the centre’s gross lettable area to 44 474 m2, while also... 


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Magazine round up | 06 February 2026
Magazine round up | 06 February 2026

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

HOT STUFF: Having breached the historic $5000/oz level in January, some analysts are now forecasting that gold could climb toward the $6000/oz level this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong central-bank and retail demand. Photograph: Creamer Media
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Having breached the historic $5 000/oz level in January, some analysts are now forecasting that gold could climb toward the $6 000/oz level this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong... 

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South Africa simply must get going on the mining exploration front

It’s extremely bad for the South African economy that it’s taking so long to get going on the mining exploration front. As is being pointed out around the resources world, mining success depends on... 

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A new data portal made publicly available recently by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) provides some encouraging insight into the country’s power generation project pipeline.... 

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Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics
Clement Kgatla

This week we profile Clement Kgatla, responsible pharmacist at Bidvest International Logistics, which is involved in the warehousing and distribution of various commodities, including pharmaceuticals 

FEELING BULLISH: The gold bulls are definitely having their day. The upward price trend has been in place since late 2022 and there are no signs yet of a reversal. This, despite the fact that the precious metal has already broken all previous records. The only pity for South Africa is that the country is far from the leading producer it once was.
FEELING BULLISH

The gold bulls are definitely having their day. The upward price trend has been in place since late 2022 and there are no signs yet of a reversal. This, despite the fact that the precious metal has... 

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