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Energy Regulator grants 87c/kWh tariff relief to ferrochrome smelters
Energy Regulator grants 87c/kWh tariff relief to ferrochrome smelters
Updated 1 hour 35 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

The Electricity Regulator has approved an application by Eskom to extend temporary tariff relief to ferrochrome producers Samancor Chrome and the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture for a period of 12 months. Eskom made an application to the National... 

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Commission recommends approval of Cennergi’s acquisition of AESA, O&M Company
Updated 5 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Cennergi Holdings and Cennergi Services intend to acquire AESA and O&M... 


SABC COO Lungile Binza, Microsoft Corporate VP of data and AI Zia Mansoor and Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati
Microsoft partners with SABC to provide AI, digital skills to South Africans
Updated 1 hour 41 minutes ago By: Sabrina Jardim

Microsoft South Africa and the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) have partnered to provide AI fluency and digital skills learning for South Africans through the SABC Plus digital... 


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SANEDI, DUT advance green hydrogen collaboration with HySA tour
Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) facilitated a tour for the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) Infrastructure on January 20... 


ASPI highlights progress on helium project following Renergen acquisition
Updated 7 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASP Isotopes (ASPI) has provided a production update on the Renergen helium project following the company’s acquisition of Renergen on January 6. The update reflects on operational progress since... 


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Barloworld looks to the future as a privately held company
Updated 24 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African holding company Barloworld has been successfully acquired by the Entsha-led consortium and subsequently delisted from the JSE and A2X, marking a new phase in the group’s evolution as... 


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SA's renewable energy contribution has plateaued since 2023, Eskom data shows
23rd January 2026

Renewable energy’s contribution to South Africa’s yearly generation has not grown since 2023, according to data from Eskom’s National Transmission Company of South Africa.  


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Barloworld looks to the future as a privately held company
Updated 24 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South African holding company Barloworld has been successfully acquired by the Entsha-led consortium and subsequently delisted from the JSE and A2X, marking a new phase in the group’s evolution as... 


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Mozambique, TotalEnergies relaunch $20bn LNG project
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

Mozambique and TotalEnergies TTEF.PA will relaunch development of the French energy major's $20-billion liquefied natural gas plant on Thursday, nearly five years after it was put on hold following... 


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Energy regulator approves power cost relief for ferrochrome makers
Updated 2 hours 18 minutes ago By: Reuters

South Africa's energy regulator on Thursday approved an application by Eskom to reduce electricity tariffs by 35% for two distressed ferrochrome operations battling high power costs. More than a... 


Exxaro CEO Ben Magara.
Exxaro’s manganese entry points advance
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

The binding agreements of JSE-listed Exxaro Resources to acquire manganese assets advanced further on Thursday with the fulfilment of first transaction conditions. Exxaro has entered into binding... 


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South African rand stretches gains before central bank rate decision
Updated 6 hours ago By: Reuters

The rand extended its recent strong gains against the dollar on Thursday while traders awaited the South African Reserve Bank's first rate-setting meeting this year for signals on its monetary... 


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Glencore’s copper production surges in second half of 2025
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Reflecting the ongoing benefits of simplified operating structures, London- and Johannesburg-listed Glencore on Thursday reported full-year key-commodity production volumes within guidance ranges.... 


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BMW Group records strong performance in South African market; suggests fine-tuning of APDP levers
28th January 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Automotive company BMW Group achieved a “very strong” performance in the South African market last year, with the brand growing by 12% year-on-year; and leading the premium segment at 46.15%,... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA calls for constructive dialogue on solar system registrations
28th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has emphasised that, although the registration process for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems needs to be streamlined, it is... 


Cape Town issues four new tenders for housing developments
Cape Town issues four new tenders for housing developments
28th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has issued four new tenders for the construction of “affordable, residentially-led, mixed-used developments” on parcels of land released by the city. CoCT calls on... 


Parliamentary portfolio committee calls for deeper localisation in auto sector; more local public procurement
Parliamentary portfolio committee calls for deeper localisation in auto sector; more local public procurement
28th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

The parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has called for “deeper localisation, job creation and meaningful transformation” in South Africa’s automotive industry. This... 


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Magazine round up | 23 January 2026
Magazine round up | 23 January 2026

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

GLISTERING START: The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979. Global developments are suggestive of continued strength, with Morgan Stanley forecasting gold to hit $4 800/oz by the fourth quarter. This on the back of falling interest rates, a change in leadership at the Federal Reserve, and buying by central banks and funds.
GLISTERING START

The gold price has already set new records in 2026, having reached a record high of $4 549.71/oz on December 26, and having ended 2025 with a gain of 64% – its best annual performance since 1979.... 

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Africa must catalyse joint development for the benefit of all this continent’s people

Africa must collaborate to get the best out of the continent for the benefit of the people of the continent. When it comes to economic opportunity, all differences must be put aside. Everything... 

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Stability versus resilience

The revised Eskom unbundling strategy announced is emerging as something of a touchstone for government’s commitment – or otherwise – to reforming the structure of an electricity industry that has... 

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Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility
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This week we profile, Kriben Reddy, CEO of Kredo Mobility, a data- and technology-driven company focused on making vehicle financing, transactions, and mobility access in South Africa more... 

PRESSURE COOKER: The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional guardrails that were put in place with the specific purpose of preventing wars are being severely weakened.
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The list of trouble spots around the globe that carry the potential for dragging the world into war is growing. Worryingly, this also comes at a time when the international and institutional... 

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