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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
South Africa still in talks with US to cut reciprocal tariffs as it prioritises ‘butterfly strategy’ to raise exports to R3tr
25th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has again confirmed that it is continuing with its negotiations with the US in a bid to reduce the 30% reciprocal tariffs that have been imposed on many South African exports since August.... 


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Stefanutti Stocks lifts interim profit as order book surges to R13.4bn
25th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Stefanutti Stocks has reported a stronger interim performance for the six months to August 31, supported by improved profitability and a sharply higher order book of R13.4-billion. The... 


Next six months critical for Takealot as it aims for full-year profit
25th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

E-commerce retailer and service provider Takealot increased its revenue by 23% year-on-year for the six months to September 30, and narrowed its loss before interest and taxes by 68% to... 


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Resilient portfolio performance supports Octodec’s full-year results
25th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Octodec Investments’ distributable income per share increased by 8.2% for the financial year ended August 31, on the back of a resilient portfolio... 


Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
Municipal empowerment and public-private partnerships emerge as key drivers of climate adaptations
25th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As South Africa transitions to a low-carbon economy, independent business movement the National Business Initiative (NBI) says multiple opportunities exist for strengthening localisation, public... 


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Three sluice gates remain open at Vaal
25th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is keeping three sluice gates open at the Vaal dam. As rainfall resumed this this week, the department is monitoring the dam’s water outflow requirements. 


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Worker struggles
21st November 2025

Most of us live in a world where going to work means an office with a desk and a computer. But there are millions of South Africans – ‘deskless’ workers – who live in another world. 


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Sun City’s solar project pays off
25th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

A little more than a year after the installation of solar panels across the holiday resort, Sun City, in the North West, has saved more than R8.3-million in electricity costs. Sun City’s... 


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Local company reports successful end to the latest trials of its counter-drone system
25th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Pretoria-based defence engineering company Centauri Technologies has announced that the counter uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS), more popularly known as an anti-drone system, that it has developed,... 


Summit Africa raises R900m with second private equity fund
25th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Impact investment management company Summit Africa has secured about R900-million in investment commitments toward its second private equity fund Summit Private Equity Fund II’s (SPEF II’s) target... 


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African development finance institutions sign loan facility agreement
Updated 1 hour 34 minutes ago By: Rebecca Campbell

Infrastructure and industrial development institution Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has obtained a $75-million loan facility from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA). The... 


South African food inflation continued to decelerate in October
25th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African food inflation declined for the third consecutive month, in October, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has highlighted in its latest “Food Inflation Brief”. (The BFAP... 


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Rate cuts positive turn for South Africa households, however financial strain remains
Updated 1 hour 25 minutes ago By: Natasha Odendaal

Despite some interest rate relief for South African households during the first half of 2025, financial pressures remain. While the Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI) for the second... 


KSB Pumps and valves launches new Imvubu wastewater pump
KSB Pumps and valves launches new Imvubu wastewater pump
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Developed and built in South Africa specifically for African operating conditions, pumps and valves product manufacturer, KSB Pumps and Valves (KSB) has launched a new self-priming wastewater pump,... 


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Gold’s probably hit 2025 high but don’t rule out Christmas rally, say gold strategists
25th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Even though there is consensus that gold has probably already hit its 2025 high point and is unlikely to go beyond the all-time-record it set in October when it breached the $4 300/oz mark, a Santa... 


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B20 Agri Task Force calls for coordinated action to unlock Africa’s ‘food basket to the world’ potential
24th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force has emphasised the urgency needed to strengthen Africa’s food system by 2030, particularly as the continent will need to feed an... 


Sars launches Large Business Forum to boost relationships and compliance
24th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has launched the Large Business Forum to foster voluntary compliance and strengthen the relationship with South Africa’s largest corporate taxpayers. “The... 


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Magazine round up | 21 November 2025

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

GIANT PROJECT: The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and transshipment port facilities. Once fully operational, up to 120-million tonnes of high-grade iron-ore will be exported yearly. A ceremony marking the official start of operations was held this month at the new port in Forécariah prefecture. Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya was joined at the event by project partners Winning Consortium Simandou, Rio Tinto, Chinalco and China Baowu.
GIANT PROJECT

The Simandou iron-ore project in Guinea is regarded as Africa’s largest greenfield development. Besides the mine, the integrated project includes a 600-km multi-use rail line, barge and... 

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From now on, South Africa must go all out to put its best foot forward

Every possible G20 opportunity must be seized and South Africa’s full positive potential brightly showcased to attract ongoing attention post G20. From now on, South Africa must put its best foot... 

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Important shift

There are signs that the long-promised change to the composition of government spending – from consumption to capital investment – is at last taking shape. In his Medium-Term Budget Policy... 

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Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa
Deon Verster

This week we profile Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa, a financial technology company that enables customers to buy smartphones through affordable installment plans, using its... 

SCRAP CONTINUES: The fight over South Africa’s scrap metal policy is set to continue. Following a review, the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa, or Itac, made only modest changes, lowering the discount to be offered to domestic ferrous scrap consumers from 30% to 25%. The seller is still responsible for delivery costs and the 20% export tax remains. Both metal recyclers and ArcelorMittal South Africa have objected and are demanding another review.
SCRAP CONTINUES

The fight over South Africa’s scrap metal policy is set to continue. Following a review, the International Trade Administration of South Africa, or Itac, made only modest changes, lowering the... 

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