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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
Updated 46 minutes ago 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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Finance industry on the right track to fast, secure payments, says Capitec
Updated 2 hours 39 minutes ago 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... 


Eskom gets support for arrear mechanism to tackle municipal debt
Eskom gets support for arrear mechanism to tackle municipal debt
Updated 6 hours ago 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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S&P rejects Africa ratings bias claims: ‘No different treatment’
Updated 2 hours 44 minutes ago 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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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... 


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Worker struggles
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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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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Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car
20th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly as well several B20 and G20 visitors were this week chauffeured around Johannesburg in a platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that journalists attending South... 


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Collaboration highlighted as pivotal to pursue infrastructure development for minerals
20th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Unlocking Africa’s resources potential requires infrastructure development and this should be pursued collaboratively, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on the second... 


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South African key rate lowered at first decision under new inflation target
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank cut its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% on Thursday at the first meeting since its inflation target was lowered, easing concerns that the new target would... 


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Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
20th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks has added engine stop-start functionality to its truck line-up. The Swedish truck maker says this is a world-first for the heavy-duty truck industry, in a move that promises to cut... 


Cape Town tries to beat the heat as it appoints its first Chief Heat Officer
Cape Town tries to beat the heat as it appoints its first Chief Heat Officer
20th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town has become the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer (CHO). Cities such as Los Angeles and Athens already have CHOs. 


Reunert’s stronger H2 boosts muted FY25 results
Reunert’s stronger H2 boosts muted FY25 results
20th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Reunert on Thursday posted a 5% decline in headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations from 685c in 2024 to 649c for the year ended September 30. However, a stronger... 


Major international aviation safety electronics conference held in South Africa
20th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) recently held its 53rd General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)... 


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Cape Town secures another new international air route, to South America
20th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Public-private partnership initiative Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) welcomes the announcement by major South American airline group LATAM that it will institute a direct service between Cape Town and... 


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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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