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The group's 100th installation was at Shoprite Morula in Tshwane
Shoprite Group powers up its 100th solar installation; seeks more wheeling partners
Updated 26 minutes ago By: Irma Venter

Retail giant the Shoprite Group has powered up its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, more than ten years after launching its first solar project in 2015.  With an installed capacity of more than 43 300 kWp, the company says it solar portfolio... 


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The Koeberg nuclear power station
Koeberg temporarily operated at reduced power
20th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom reported on January 20 that both units at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, in the Western Cape, were safely reduced from full power to 100 MW each earlier in the day following... 


Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa may hit 3% inflation in 2026, central bank says
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Tuesday that inflation was on course to meet the bank's new target of 3% in 2026 as prices remained stable. With annual inflation for... 


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Nzimande wants STEM activities in early childhood development
20th January 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande pointed out on Tuesday that as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) increases its focus on early childhood development... 


NWU AI Hub director Professor Anné Verhoef
NWU adopts AI management, governance policy framework
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

North-West University (NWU) has adopted an official AI policy to provide a framework for the safe and secure management and governance of AI within the university, says NWU AI Hub director... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana invites concise suggestions on 2026 Budget
20th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited suggestions on the 2026 Budget ahead of him presenting it in Parliament on February 25. The Budget allocation aims to strike a balance between... 


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SA is one of the top 9 countries that generate their electricity from coal
SA is one of the top 9 countries that generate their electricity from coal
16th January 2026

South Africa is one of the top countries in the world for the amount of electricity it generates from coal. It ranked seventh in 2024, generating just over 200 TWh of coal-powered energy. 2024 is... 


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Metair unveils its new aftermarket parts and retail division
20th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed automotive group Metair has finalised the formation of its new aftermarket parts and retail division, in line with the group’s strategy of diversification through the establishment of... 


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Mahindra sees record 2025 as sales surge by 40%
20th January 2026 By: Irma Venter

Mahindra South Africa (SA) notched up yet another record sales year in 2025 as the move to more affordable vehicles continued in the domestic market. The company sold 18 097 new vehicles, which is... 


2026 can be South Africa’s year of water resilience, Xylem says
20th January 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can happen on national, local, business and individual levels – in a manner similar to how the country... 


BII provides anchor investment for new landmark $1bn blended finance fund
20th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

British International Investment (BII), the UK’s impact investor and development finance institution, has announced that it will be an anchor investor for the Allianz Credit Emerging Markets (ACE)... 


Competition Commission welcomes ConCourt’s dismissal of Takata application to review competition ruling
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has welcomed the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) order, handed down in December 2025, in which it dismissed, with costs, automotive parts company Takata South Africa’s... 


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Ferrochrome from the Lion smelter.
Ferrochrome venture’s 2025 output 63% lower, Merafe reports
20th January 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Ferrochrome output from the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture was 63% lower in 2025 than in 2024, Merafe Resources reported on Tuesday, January 20. Attributable production fell from 301 000 t in 2024... 


UK-South Africa celebrate five years of development-focused free trade pact
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The South Africa-UK development-focused free trade Economic Partnership Agreement, now in its fifth year and designed to harness the power of trade for mutual growth and job creation, has delivered... 


Only 30% of CEOs confident about revenue growth in the next year – survey
20th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Audit and assurance firm PwC's ‘2026 Global CEO Survey’ shows that only three in ten, or 30% of, CEOs say they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, which is down from 38% in... 


SACCI survey respondents positive about prospects for improved trade conditions
SACCI survey respondents positive about prospects for improved trade conditions
20th January 2026

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (SACCI’s) latest Trade Conditions Survey for December points to ongoing pressure on the back of a subdued domestic economy. However, the... 


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South African rand weakens on risk-off mood, traders await mining data
20th January 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand was weaker in early trade on Tuesday as forex markets continued to be dominated by "risk-off" sentiment, while domestically focused traders awaited mining data for clues on... 


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Magazine round up | 16 January 2026
Magazine round up | 16 January 2026

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

EGOLI RELOADED
EGOLI RELOADED

Flanked by partially vegetated mine dumps that serve as a visual reminder of the central role that gold once played in the development of Johannesburg, is Qala Shallows, South Africa’s first... 

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The best must be made of South Africa’s fortuitous commodity windfall

South Africa's commodity windfall, according to Old Mutual Investment Group, is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve... 

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Danger signs

“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power. These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time,”... 

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Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa
Nokwanda Khumalo

This week we profile Nokwanda Khumalo, GM: Mobility and Convenience at bp Southern Africa, a supplier of fuel, lubricants and energy solutions 

TO-DO LIST
TO-DO LIST

The South African economy is definitely showing signs of recovery. However, there is a long way to go to truly break free from the low-growth shackles created by years of sub-optimal governance,... 

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ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd
ALBIS FLANGES (Pty) Ltd

ALBIS FLANGES — founded in 1965 — is a petro-chemical approved manufacturer of flanges and fittings in most grades of steel, listed with Sasol,...

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Condra Cranes
Condra Cranes

ISO-certified Condra manufactures overhead cranes, portal cranes, cantilever cranes and crane components: hoists, drives, end-carriages, brakes and...

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Stewarts & Lloyds
Stewarts & Lloyds

Stewarts & Lloyds is a leading steel, tube, and engineering product supplier in South Africa.

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Craig Miller Technical Services (CMTS)
Craig Miller Technical Services (CMTS)

CMTS is a leading, well-established EC&I contractor with 37+ years of mining and industrial experience. We execute full-scope EC&I projects with...

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