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AAAM sets eight goals for 2026 as it seeks ‘measurable outcomes’
9th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has set eight goals for the new year, says CEO Victoria Backhaus-Jerling. “As we enter 2026, we proudly declare this the year of ‘Progressive development through collaboration’. 


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Commission developing tool to ensure fair school uniform, learning materials pricing
9th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After publishing a guide for schools, parents and school governing bodies on pro-competitive principles that should be considered for the procurement of school uniform and learning materials in... 


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Goldman Sachs expects South Africa's rand to extend gains as conditions improve
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa's domestic economy, Goldman Sachs said in a research note. The... 


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JPMorgan M&A global head Aiyengar says rising risks to drive surge in deals
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

Dealmakers are set for another banner year in 2026 with a record number of deals in the pipeline, as CEOs seek out the safety of scale to weather mounting economic and geopolitical risks,... 


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Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa
9th January 2026 By: Bloomberg

President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and corporate caution have allowed rivals to displace France... 


Outa welcomes court’s decision to set aside driving licence card tender
Updated 25 minutes ago By: Darren Parker

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has welcomed a court ruling setting aside the awarding of a driving licence card machine tender to Idemia following findings of material irregularities in... 


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Grid-connected renewables pass 7 GW mark in 2025
Grid-connected renewables pass 7 GW mark in 2025
9th January 2026

In December 2025, three solar projects, Grootfontein 1, 2 and 3, and the San Kraal Wind Farm came online, adding a combined 365 MW to South Africa’s national grid. 


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Significant 2026 platinum price rise forecast by Bank of America Securities
Updated 1 hour 48 minutes ago By: Martin Creamer

With strong demand for platinum group metals (PGMs) continuing, Bank of America Securities Global Research has raised its 2026 platinum price forecast to $2 450/oz from $1 825/oz and its 2026... 


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DA hits back at ‘Brics naval exercises’, warns GNU being undermined
9th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Democratic Alliance has expressed concerns that South Africa is deepening ties with Russia and Iran, following recent naval exercises involving Brics+ countries, in Cape Town. According to the... 


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South African rand steady as investors eye key US data
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders look ahead to US labour market data later in the day for indications on the Federal Reserve's policy trajectory. At 0719 GMT,... 


AI-generated tools being used across cyberattack chains, requires systematic approach to training and internal policies – Kaspersky
8th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The rapid development of AI is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape in 2026 for individual users and for businesses. Large language models (LLMs) are influencing defensive capabilities while... 


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Africa was star performer in November air traffic demand, capacity growth, IATA reports
8th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) finds in its latest set of data for November that global passenger demand increased by 5.7% year-on-year, as measured in revenue passenger... 


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Impower Solar encourages public input on redetermination of Eskom revenues as ‘critical economic decision’
8th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Solar and energy storage engineering, procurement and project management contractor Impower Solar urges all stakeholders and interested parties to submit input by January 21 on the National Energy... 


Volvo Car recalls 372 EX30s over battery concerns
Volvo Car recalls 372 EX30s over battery concerns
8th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that Volvo Car South Africa (SA) is recalling 372 Volvo EX30 single-motor extended range and twin-motor performance vehicles, with the model... 


Lego adds electronic elements to its building blocks, enabling motion detection, sound tracks
Lego adds electronic elements to its building blocks, enabling motion detection, sound tracks
8th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Danish toymaker Lego this week unveiled three new electronic additions to its classic building blocks at the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, in Las Vegas, that can see some of its creations come to... 


New analysis points to dramatic reshaping of trade lanes amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions
New analysis points to dramatic reshaping of trade lanes amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions
8th January 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A new scenario analysis of global trade points to ongoing trade growth over the coming decade despite the imposition of tariffs and rising geopolitical fragmentation. However, it also suggests that... 


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Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community launch water pipeline project
8th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community, along with the Rustenburg local municipality, have jointly launched Phase 1 of the Bethanie-Modikwe bulk water pipeline project. The... 


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Magazine round up | 10 December 2025
Magazine round up | 12 December 2025

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

BURNING ISSUE: As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing headwinds. It is widely accepted that the 900%-plus increase in electricity tariffs since 2008 is the reason why many smelters are uncompetitive and unprofitable. However, a subsidy in this area will have serious price consequences for other electricity users, including industrial firms facing similar competitiveness pressures.
BURNING ISSUE

As with efforts to salvage the integrated Newcastle steel mill, policy and electricity-tariff interventions aimed at sustaining and reviving the country’s ferrochrome smelters are also facing... 

Improving asset performance for more resilient mining operations

In today’s African mining sector, reliability has become a daily challenge rather than a maintenance metric. Teams work in environments where equipment rarely gets a break, conditions shift without... 

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I saw the crescent . . .

As the sun sets on 2025, South Africa’s long-awaited recovery is becoming visible like the first sliver of a waxing crescent days after a new moon. While still modest, the 0.5% GDP expansion in the... 

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Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology
Jordan Marsh

This week we profile Jordan Marsh, MD of Integrated Pump Technology, a specialist supplier of high-performance dewatering pump solutions across Africa.  



GETTING OLD: The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade front. However, as 2025 comes to an end, there are signs that the world is tiring of the hyperbole, distraction and tantrums. Perhaps the pushback in relation to Trump’s unilateral and unbalanced ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine and Russia will be the start of a more assertive diplomatic response in 2026.
GETTING OLD

The shadow created by the ‘flood the zone’ strategy implemented when President Donald Trump took office in late January extended across the world and was highly unsettling, especially on the trade... 

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Goodwin Submersible Pumps Africa (Pty) Ltd

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

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The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa
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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AirNox Pty Ltd

AirNox (Pty) Ltd is a level 1 BBBEE manufacturer of complete AdBlue® solutions for operators of SCR diesel engines and AUS40 across South Africa...

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ATI Systems

ATI systems comprises five divisions: electrical assemblies, drives and controls, feedback sensors, enclosures, and strip guiding.

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