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Eskom acting group executive for distribution Agnes Mlambo
Eskom acting group executive for distribution Agnes Mlambo
Eskom prioritises 14 municipalities for Distribution Agency Agreements to tackle R105bn arrear debt
21st November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has identified 14 municipalities for the implementation of five-year Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs), a controversial mechanism for dealing with arrear debt owed to the utility that now has Cabinet approval. Acting group executive for... 


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Chikunga calls for new generation of PPPs focused on social development
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a new generation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Africa centred explicitly on human capital... 


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Fuel association clarifies Jet A-1 supply constraints at Cape Town airport
Updated 7 hours ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa has responded to recent media reports regarding Jet A-1 supply constraints at the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The association emphasises... 


Seifsa awards celebrate grit of metals, engineering sector companies
21st November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry employer organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) hosted its tenth yearly Awards for Excellence, which recognised the breadth of talent in... 


UK Prime Minister shares new support initiatives with SMEs
21st November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil a series of landmark initiatives aimed at stimulating job creation, unlocking private capital and strengthening economic ties between the UK and... 


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Finance industry on the right track to fast, secure payments, says Capitec
21st November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa's finance industry is on the right track to enable real-time payments, with initiatives such as low-cost money transfer scheme PayShap moving the country towards the unified, real-time... 


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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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Naspers, Prosus provide $100 000 grant funding to five female founder winners of Africa Tech Challenge
Updated 7 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed technology investment management companies Naspers and its Europe-listed subsidiary Prosus will provide equity-free grant funding totalling $100 000 to the five winning female founders... 


Eskom gets support for arrear mechanism to tackle municipal debt
Eskom gets support for arrear mechanism to tackle municipal debt
21st November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the growing problem of municipal arrear debt owed to Eskom; the support Eskom has received for its Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA) mechanism to... 


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Africa’s minerals indispensable for clean global economy, Valterra Platinum highlights
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Africa’s minerals are indispensable for a clean economy and these range from platinum-group metals (PGMs), which power hydrogen and fuel cells, to cobalt and manganese, which will drive battery... 


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S&P rejects Africa ratings bias claims: ‘No different treatment’
21st November 2025 By: Bloomberg

S&P Global Ratings pushed back against claims of bias in assessing the creditworthiness of African governments, saying all receive equal treatment. “We don’t treat Africa or Latin America or Asia —... 


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Sasol CEO sees chemical business potentially listing by 2028
21st November 2025 By: Bloomberg

Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi said the South African company may spin off its international chemicals business as soon as 2028, depending on how quickly profit grows. Shares of the fuel and chemicals firm... 


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China signs agreement to revamp TAZARA railway in Zambia
21st November 2025 By: Reuters

China signed a $1.4-billion agreement with Zambia and Tanzania on Thursday to modernise the TAZARA railway linking landlocked Zambia to the Indian Ocean. The railway, financed by China in the 1970s... 


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Magazine round up | 21 November 2025
21st November 2025

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


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African business leaders to sign manifesto on continental economic growth, investment
20th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Leaders of several major international organisations are set to sign a manifesto on the advancement of African business on November 21, Italian management consulting firm and international think... 


New regulatory initiative aims to accelerate venture capital growth in South Africa
20th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A new regulatory initiative aimed at unlocking global capital flows for local startups was unveiled during a panel discussion at the recent South African Venture Capital and Private Equity... 


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Ramaphosa doubles down on ‘Equality, Solidarity and Sustainability’ theme in B20 address
20th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa doubled down on South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme of ‘Equality, Solidarity and Sustainability’ in an address to the B20 on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in... 


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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.
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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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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.
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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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