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Cape Town airport keeps on growing as overseas travellers increase by 9%
Cape Town airport keeps on growing as overseas travellers increase by 9%
29th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Air Access says Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) international terminal two-way passenger traffic grew by 9% year-on-year in July, with more than 219 500 two-way passengers moving through the facility. The domestic terminal... 


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Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa & South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa attends Zimbabwe Agricultural Show to 'deepen ties', faces criticism from former DA spokesperson
29th August 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

President Cyril Ramaphosa has undertaken a trip to Zimbabwe to attend the official opening of the neighbouring country’s Agricultural Show, in its 130th year, as a guest of honour. The Presidency... 


Magazine round up | 29 August 2025
Magazine round up | 29 August 2025
29th August 2025

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


Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi
Malatsi stresses need for reliable, affordable connectivity to drive economic growth
28th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

“Reliable and affordable connectivity is a basic requirement for full economic participation,” said Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi on August 28. “Connectivity is not... 


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Ford SA to slash jobs; Solidarity fears auto sector will see more cuts
28th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has announced that it will cut jobs at its Struandale Engine Plant, in Gqeberha, and at its Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. The local arm of... 


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First robotic donor kidney removal surgery successfully conducted in South Africa
28th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced that South Africa’s first ever robotic surgery for the removal of a donor kidney has been successfully conducted at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town. The... 


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Generation AI
Generation AI
29th August 2025

South African enterprises are integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into their operations fairly quickly, but most are doing so without formal strategies, says Arthur Goldstuck from World Wide Worx. 


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IDC says it can’t go it alone in salvaging AMSA’s longs unit
28th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) says no decision has been made in relation to further support for ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-steel business, after the State-owned... 


Harmony Gold CEO Beyers Nel presenting strong annual results.
It’s records all round for Harmony Gold, Mponeng performance ‘phenomenal’
28th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

It’s records all round for South Africa’s largest gold mining company Harmony, which on Thursday reported record-high free cash flow of R11-billion-plus at a 16% margin and a record final dividend... 


WeBuyCars targets more than 50% sales growth in the next three years
WeBuyCars targets more than 50% sales growth in the next three years
28th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed WeBuyCars says its goal is to sell 23 000 vehicles every month by 2028, up from the current 15 000 units a month – a 53% jump in sales. As one of the country’s biggest and busiest... 


Competition Tribunal slaps Toyota, WesBank with R30m administrative penalty
Competition Tribunal slaps Toyota, WesBank with R30m administrative penalty
28th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Competition Tribunal has handed WesBank, Toyota Financial Services (TFS) South Africa, Toyota Motor Corporation, TFS UK and Toyota South Africa Motors a R30-million administrative penalty... 


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South African rand little changed after local producer inflation figures
28th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand was little moved on Thursday after the release of higher-than-expected domestic producer inflation figures. At 1045 GMT the rand traded at 17.6625 against the dollar, near... 


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Zimbabwean agency signs MoU with Korean group on nuclear power feasibility study
28th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Zimbabwe’s Centre for Education, Innovation, Research and Development (CEIRD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s biggest energy company, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power... 


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Commision gives its approval for ACDC’s acquisition of Blue Nova
28th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Competition Commission has given its approval for the proposed transaction in which electrical components manufacturer ACDC intends to acquire energy storage solutions provider Blue Nova, with... 


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PSA wants Godongwana to fast-track GPAA forensic investigation
28th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Public Servants Association on Thursday urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to fast-track the forensic investigation into the Government Pensions Administration Agency to restore stability... 


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Why the egusi? A Nigerian melon seed's journey into space
28th August 2025 By: Reuters

When Nigerian researcher Temidayo Oniosun chose a melon seed called the egusi to send up on a space mission, it wasn't just about science - it was about symbolism. The egusi, a staple in many West... 


Bigger hikes to follow Nersa’s R54bn behind-closed-doors settlement with Eskom
Bigger hikes to follow Nersa’s R54bn behind-closed-doors settlement with Eskom
28th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom’s electricity tariffs are poised to rise by 8.76% on April 1 next year instead of the 5.36% approved previously, and by 8.83% instead of 6.19% in 2027/28 after the National Energy Regulator... 


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Magazine round up | 29 August 2025
Magazine round up | 29 August 2025

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

TRANSITION IN ACTION: Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni renewables complex is starting to take shape in a province currently dominated by coal. Located between Bethal and Morgenzon, in Mpumalanga, the first 155 MW wind facility is under construction by the company, which is linked to coal miner Seriti Resources. The site forms part of a broader 900 MW hybrid renewable energy cluster that is expected to be fully commissioned by 2027.
TRANSITION IN ACTION

Seriti Green’s Ummbila Emoyeni renewables complex is starting to take shape in a province currently dominated by coal. Located between Bethal and Morgenzon, in Mpumalanga, the first 155 MW wind... 

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South Africa’s economic scale up must become top of mind

Economic growth opportunities are there for South Africa to grasp and all the obstacles that are in the way of facilitating such economic growth must be removed. The opportunities range from big to... 

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Pressure mounting

With industrial and trade policy firmly back on the global agenda, South African industry is becoming more vocal in highlighting the threats posed to South Africa’s industrial capacity by policy... 

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Yolanda Maphalala, founder and CEO of Isithelo Esihle Ecological Farm
Yolanda Maphalala

This week we profile Yolanda Maphalala, founder and CEO of Isithelo Esihle Ecological Farm, a sustainable, scalable and socially impactful agricultural enterprise in KwaZulu-Natal 

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While the US tariffs on automotives and automotive components have piled on the pressure, South Africa’s domestic industry is at a dangerous crossroads as it faces multiple threats. Besides a... 

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