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Itac to submit steel tariff review to Minister as it calls for comment on more changes
Itac to submit steel tariff review to Minister as it calls for comment on more changes
Updated 3 hours ago By: Terence Creamer

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has confirmed that it has made a final determination in relation to a far-reaching review of steel tariffs and will now forward its report to Trade, Industry and Competition... 


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B20 Agri Task Force calls for coordinated action to unlock Africa’s ‘food basket to the world’ potential
24th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The B20 Sustainable Food Systems and Agriculture Task Force has emphasised the urgency needed to strengthen Africa’s food system by 2030, particularly as the continent will need to feed an... 


DWS closes two Vaal sluice gates
24th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has closed two sluice gates at the Vaal dam, reducing water outflow. Over the past week, the department opened eight sluice gates at the dam, increasing... 


Wits launches honours, master's cybersecurity postgraduate degrees
24th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) will launch two new postgraduate degrees in cybersecurity aimed at developing highly skilled professionals to safeguard Africa’s digital future. People... 


Cesa CEO Chris Campbell
Cesa limits management development training programme to maintain quality
24th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) has announced that enrolments for its 2026 Business of Consulting Engineering Management Development Programme (BCE MDP) will be limited to 30 participants.... 


COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels... 


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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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South Africa's Phalaborwa rare earths project.
Rare earth yttrium’s price surge uplifts South Africa’s Phalaborwa economics
24th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The economics of South Africa’s Phalaborwa rare earths project in Limpopo province have been uplifted very materially by the 3 000%-plus surge in the European prices of yttrium, a silvery white,... 


UAE announces $1bn initiative to expand AI in Africa
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

The United Arab Emirates said on Saturday it will invest $1-billion to expand AI infrastructure and AI-enabled services across Africa, with the aim of helping countries meet national development... 


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South Africa's G20 debt focus to be tested as US takes the chair
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

The G20's leadership is heading away from the Global South just as debt problems in poorer countries threaten to flare again, testing whether the group's ambitions on debt relief will translate... 


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Gavi, Unicef sign deal to cut malaria vaccine price
24th November 2025 By: Reuters

Global vaccine alliance Gavi and its partner Unicef will pay 25% less for a new malaria vaccine made by the Serum Institute of India within roughly a year's time, allowing them to reach more... 


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G20 summit in South Africa adopts declaration despite US boycott, opposition
23rd November 2025 By: Reuters

Group of 20 leaders adopted a declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges on Saturday over U.S. objections, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponizing... 


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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences
23rd November 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's Trade Minister Parks Tau said on Sunday that he expected negotiations with the US over a trade deal would continue, despite differences between the two countries over this weekend's... 


Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber
South Africa’s new electronic visa system to turbocharge tourism, crush identity fraud, Schreiber promises
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has approved more than 10 000 visa applicants through its new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system already, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has... 


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Fuel association clarifies Jet A-1 supply constraints at Cape Town airport
21st November 2025 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... 


Naspers, Prosus provide $100 000 grant funding to five female founder winners of Africa Tech Challenge
21st November 2025 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... 


TEHA managing partner and CEO Valerio De Molli
Africa could collectively attract $1.9tr in FDI if its markets matched South Africa – TEHA CEO
21st November 2025 By: Darren Parker

If the rest of Africa was as attractive to foreign direct investment (FDI) as South Africa is, the continent could attract an addition $1.9-trillion of FDI, The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA)... 


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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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Deon Verster, country manager at PayJoy South Africa
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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.
SCRAP CONTINUES

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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