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Outgoing African Rail Industry Association chair James Holley
Outgoing African Rail Industry Association chair James Holley
Rail industry hails pre-procurement market testing, but calls for urgency to clear way for train operators
Updated 6 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) has welcomed the launch of a pre-procurement market sounding exercise by the South African government with regard to private sector participation (PSP) prospects on key commodity and general freight... 


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Transnet, Satawu sign three-year wage deal
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet and labour union the South African Transport and Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) have signed a three-year wage agreement for increases of 6% in the first two years and a 5.5%... 


C-BRTA welcomes reopening of Grobler’s Bridge and Stockpoort ports of entry
Updated 6 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) welcomes the announcement by the Border Management Authority (BMA) that operations have resumed at the Grobler’s Bridge and Stockpoort ports of... 


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Gautrain seeks to make travel more accessible to a diverse range of commuters
Updated 7 hours ago By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to the changing ridership patterns post-Covid-19, the Gautrain says it is identifying underserved customer groups and their specific needs and will be adapting its products and services... 


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Gauteng govt, partners open digital learning courses for citizens
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Gauteng Department of e-Government has formed a partnership to provide a digital learning platform, Mzansi Digital Learning, on which Gauteng residents can access free courses. The Gauteng... 


78% of businesses in Africa made climate-friendly investments in past 5 years – survey
Updated 6 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

According to audit and assurance firm PwC’s twenty-eighth ‘Annual Global CEO Survey’, 78% of CEOs in sub-Saharan Africa initiated climate-friendly investments in the past five years, and are... 


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Platinum has been biggest mining employer since 2006
Platinum has been biggest mining employer since 2006
21st March 2025

Platinum and coal have outpaced gold in terms of people employed in South Africa. The country has more than 80% of the world’s platinum group metal deposits and the number of people working in... 


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Robotic rig uplifts productivity 50%, cuts water 75%, Master Drilling reports
Updated 6 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

A robotic rig deployed at a project last year increased productivity by about 50% and consumed 75% less water than the more conventional rigs working on the same contract, Master Drilling director... 


Ascendis Health increases interim NAV from organic growth
27th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Health and wellness investment holding company Ascendis Health increased its net asset value (NAV) by 12% year-on-year to R660-million for the six months ended December 31. The higher NAV was... 


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GVK-Siya Zama appoints new Gauteng MD
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Privately owned construction company GVK-Siya Zama has appointed Jabu Serithi as the new MD of its Gauteng business. “It’s a privilege and I feel honoured to join such an established leadership... 


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South Africa producer inflation at 1.0% y/y in February
27th March 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's producer inflation was at 1.0% year on year in February from 1.1% in January, statistics agency data showed on Thursday. The Producer Price Index was at 0.4% in month-on-month terms... 


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Hisense, CNBM sign agreement to expand collaboration in Africa
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electronics manufacturer Hisense and China National Building Material Group (CNBM) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, committing to building a localised ecosystem and bringing China’s... 


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High corruption in policing points to govt inadequacy in confronting challenges – Corruption Watch
27th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Corruption Watch chairperson Professor Themba Maseko said on Thursday that the high number of corruption issues in the policing sector is an indication of government’s inadequacy in confronting... 


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South Africa shifts to FDI inflows in fourth quarter, central bank says
27th March 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R7.5-billion in the fourth quarter, compared to outflows of R3.2-billion in the third quarter, central bank data showed on Thursday. The... 


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Saint-Gobain Africa launches new unifying programme
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Sustainable building materials producer and distributor Saint-Gobain Africa has renewed its commitment to the African continent through a new unifying programme – Make it in Africa to Build Africa... 


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World Bank, South Africa have $3bn plan to rescue cities
27th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa, with the help of the World Bank, has a $3-billion plan to reverse the decline in services and infrastructure in eight of its biggest cities. It will use a $1-billion loan from the... 


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African exporters to face market challenges as EU expands Carbon Border Tax
26th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Recent amendments to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory framework, introduced on February 26, are expected to have significant implications for African exporters. The... 


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Magazine round up | 21 March 2025
Magazine round up | 21 March 2025

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



DON’T BLAME CANADA: Few could ever have imagined the satirical South Park song ‘Blame Canada’ becoming a real political mantra. But US President Donald Trump is blaming his northern neighbour for Fentanyl deaths and is retaliating with on-again, off-again tariffs. New governing Liberal Party leader Mark Carney is having none of it: “Donald Trump has put unjustified tariffs on what we build, on what we sell, on how we earn a living. He’s attacking Canadian workers, families, and businesses. We can’t let him succeed and we won’t.” Photograph: Bloomberg
DON’T BLAME CANADA

Few could ever have imagined the satirical South Park song ‘Blame Canada’ becoming a real political mantra. But US President Donald Trump is blaming his northern neighbour for Fentanyl deaths and... 

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Available local technology must be taken up fast to help reindustrialise South Africa

Strong public-private collaboration is needed to help South Africa to win back its top position in ferrochrome, ferromanganese, ferroalloys and even some other metals. The restart know-how is... 

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Eskom’s four seasons

Listening recently to a live rendition of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as South Africa descended into yet another unwelcome bout of loadshedding, it did not require much imagination to compare... 

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Gift Nyambe, GM: Technical at Air Products, a manufacturer of atmospheric gases
Gift Nyambe

This week we profile Gift Nyambe, GM: Technical at Air Products, a manufacturer of atmospheric gases 

ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN: With US President Donald Trump having flip-flopped twice on his stated intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, markets continue to feel the effects of the uncertainty created. This uncertainty is amplified further by the threat of so-called reciprocal tariffs and in South Africa by the real prospect of being removed as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act.
ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN

With US President Donald Trump having flip-flopped twice on his stated intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, markets continue to feel the effects of the uncertainty... 

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