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Ramaphosa intervenes to ensure Transmission System Operator will own grid assets
12th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System Operator (TSO), being set up outside of the... 


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TSAM set to introduce various new models, laments South Africa’s deindustrialisation
12th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has unveiled the latest models to be offered in the South African market this year, including various new-energy vehicles (NEVs). The company announced at its... 


Cattle
South African farmers count mounting losses as foot-and-mouth disease rages
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's beef exports fell 26% in 2025, despite growing global demand, partly due to China's ban on the African country's red meat products as it battles its worst foot-and-mouth disease... 


Drought
Western Cape farmers lose cattle to drought
12th February 2026 By: Reuters

In South Africa's most visited and affluent province, Western Cape, one of the worst droughts in living memory is drying up dams, scorching grass and killing livestock, prompting the government to... 


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Human rights commission calls for water crisis to be declared a national disaster
12th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Human Rights Commission is calling for the water outages currently crippling South Africa to be declared a national disaster, as it believes that the water challenges have reached... 


Currency
IMF finds South African economy resilient, but warns of downside risks
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

International financial institution the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of its yearly consultation with South Africa, has found that its economy has proven resilient thus far, owing to... 


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Eskom's power stations get off to strong start in 2026 compared with last 5 years
Eskom's power stations get off to strong start in 2026 compared with last 5 years
13th February 2026

Eskom’s power stations have started off 2026 on a high. The percentage of generating capacity that is available to provide electricity to the grid – or the energy availability factor (EAF) – is the... 


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Afreximbank, DBSA partner to boost trade finance capacity for intra-Africa trade
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Master Risk... 


Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% y/y in Dec
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in December Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) Industry Statistics director Nicolai Claassen has reported. The largest negative contributions... 


Altron to deliver higher earnings for FY2026
12th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron on Thursday said it expects to post higher earnings for the year ended February 28, 2026. Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations and earnings per share... 


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Altron strengthens growth strategy with new appointments
12th February 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Altron Technology Group has strengthened its leadership team with the strategic appointments of Yolanden Moodley as Altron Document Solutions MD and Warren Mande as Netstar chief... 


Competition Commission recommends approval of Norfund’s buyout of Anthem
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the acquisition of independent power producer (IPP) Anthem Group by the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing... 


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Energy Partners completes solar, battery storage systems at three DSV distribution sites
12th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial energy company Energy Partners equipped DSV’s three largest South African transport hubs, namely Riverhorse, in Durban, Plumbago, in Johannesburg, and Solar City, in Cape Town, with... 


Release signs lease agreement for 21 MW solar plant at Motheo copper mine
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Release, owned by Norwegian renewable-energy company Scatec, has signed a seven-year leasing agreement with Tshukudu Metals Botswana, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Australia-headquartered Sandfire... 


Aspen delivers encouraging interim performance
Aspen delivers encouraging interim performance
12th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings has reported that the group delivered an encouraging performance for the first half of its current financial year, supported by the continued strong momentum in... 


Theron to step down as PSG chairperson
12th February 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Willem Theron will retire as nonexecutive chairperson of financial services group PSG Financial Services, at the company’s AGM in July. Subject to regulatory approval, Lizé Lambrechts, who is... 


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Economists see three more South Africa rate cuts, split on when
Updated 24 minutes ago By: Bloomberg

The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut interest rates three more times before ending its current easing cycle, according to a survey. Most of the 14 economists canvassed by Bloomberg,... 


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Magazine round up | 13 February 2026
Magazine round up | 13 February 2026

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

HOPEFUL NOTE: The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point mark, the size of the improvement is notable, with Absa saying the January results suggest that 2026 has started on a more hopeful note. Signs of improving activity, easing input costs, and stronger domestic demand are providing early momentum. Photograph: Creamer Media
HOPEFUL NOTE

The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose by 8.2 points to 48.7 in January, marking a significant recovery from December’s slump. Although still below the neutral 50-point... 

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We must keep pushing our economy forward with everything we’ve got

The economy has posted four consecutive quarters of growth. There has been a steady reduction in unemployment. Poverty and inequality are down. Economic confidence is up, The performance of the... 

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Big decisions loom

South Africa is weighing a range of policy measures as various manufacturing sectors – from ferroalloys and steel, to automotives – face existential threats. The causes of their eroded... 

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Eugene Els, MD of Afromix
Eugene Els

This week we profile Eugene Els, MD of Afromix, a designer and manufacturer of agitators and peristaltic pumps, as well as AFX Holdings Group 

There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme pressure. However, tariffs are a blunt instrument and the implementation of higher tariffs is not cost-free, especially for hard-pressed consumers.
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There is no question that tariffs are very much back in vogue, courtesy of US President Donald Trump. South Africa, too, is looking to tariffs to shore up industries that are under extreme... 

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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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Monitor Distributors
Monitor Distributors

We at Hawk High Pressure Pumps specialise in industrial pumps and pumping systems. Our high pressure washing equipment is locally manufactured and...

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