Local sourcing needs some type of concession to support local industry – Makhubu

Goods that are produced locally using locally sourced materials are likely to have higher production costs. This has a bearing on taxation and, if goods are to be sourced locally, there needs to be... 

Growthpoint and FlySafair launch SmartFlight for office tenants in Johannesburg

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties and airline FlySafair have launched SmartFlight, an initiative that allows businesses signing new leases of three years or more in... 

IZI Africa acquires G4S Cash Solutions South Africa

Gaming and betting company IZI Africa has completed the acquisition of cash management company G4S Cash Solutions South Africa, following the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The... 

July PMI signals marginal improvement in South African business conditions

Market research and financial intelligence company S&P Global's South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.3 in July from 50.1 in June, signalling a slightly stronger, but marginal... 

AI-powered Radiation Planning Assistant system being used at Universitas Academic Hospital

The Radiation Planning Assistant (RPA) – a Web-based AI-powered platform developed at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre (MDACC), in the US, has seen clinical integration at the... 

JRA to start Phase 2 of Lillian Ngoyi street reconstruction in September

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says the first phase of the rehabilitation project on Lilian Ngoyi street, between Harrison and Kruis streets, is on schedule to be completed by the end of... 

CILTSA to host Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference in Sept

Industry organisation the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) will host the Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference at the Birchwood... 

Marked increase in companies using GenAI, but market still maturing – study

'The South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025' report shows that the number of medium-sized and large companies experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) technologies in their environments has... 

Progress and barriers as South African energy market begins to shift

South Africa's energy market is changing and becoming more diversified, but barriers and significant constraints also remain ahead on the journey to shape a reliable, inclusive, competitive and... 

Top ten finalists selected for 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge

The top ten finalists for the 2025 FNF GreenPitch Challenge have been selected from more than 200 entries representing various green economy investment opportunity sectors, including the circular... 

Mergence announces additional R60m mezzanine funding for Solarise Africa

Asset management firm Mergence Investment Managers has announced an additional R60-million investment in renewable energy company Solarise Africa. The latest funding, structured as a mezzanine... 

Renewables to overtake coal as largest electricity source, as demand grows in 2026 – IEA

Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest sustained paces in more than a decade despite ongoing economic pressures, with renewables, natural gas and nuclear all... 

Eskom says eight of its 14 power stations at a 70% EAF or higher

State-owned Eskom has reported that eight of its 14 power stations are now operating at an energy availability factor (EAF) of 70% and higher, including one with an EAF of 91.1%, while three other... 

RES4Africa completes executive school pilot project to localise capacity building efforts in Africa

Just energy transition organisation the Renewable Energy Solutions for Africa Foundation (RES4Africa) has completed the pilot edition of the Southern Africa Executive School, which is part of its... 

Sanlam completes 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office

Financial services provider Sanlam has unveiled a 3 MW solar PV plant at its Bellville head office, in Cape Town. The installation powers Sanlam’s Bellville campus, which significantly reduces its... 

Policy reform, new financing, tech and capacity building needed to accelerate Africa's infrastructure development

Policy reform, innovative financing, technological integration and capacity building are the four key pillars in overcoming barriers to infrastructure project development in Africa. This is... 

South Ocean Electric Wire installs seamless grid-to-backup switch solution at its Alrode facility

JSE-listed cable manufacturer South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW) has completed a solar installation at one of its facilities that can seamlessly switch from grid to backup power instantly. The... 

ACTOM's new customer experience centre makes technical engagement on equipment more efficient, accessible

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer ACTOM has opened a new customer experience centre at its Knights facility, in Boksburg, Gauteng, which has been designed to provide greater visibility,... 

TPT reports above-target performance at Cape Town Container Terminal

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has recorded a historic performance by performing 62% above target for the week ended July 20, with 19 931 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled... 

Hlabisa commits to engagements to improve municipal performance in major cities – BLSA

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has committed to engaging with some of the country’s large municipalities over the next two months to discuss how their... 

AfDB provides $474m loan for South Africa’s energy transition, infrastructure governance

Development finance institution (DFI) the African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a $474.6-million loan agreement with South Africa to support the implementation of the country's Just Energy... 

Sandton transport master plan review as Rea Vaya expands

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will, on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Sandton Integrated Transport Master... 

Ramaphosa says South Africa aims to get policy for EV manufacturing right

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the government is determined to ensure there is an enabling regulatory and policy environment to capitalise on South Africa being well positioned as a key global... 

Athos launches new PowerTrack electric mobile crushers, screens range

Crushing and screen company Athos Crushing & Screening has launched a new range of Athos PowerTrack mobile jaw and cone crushers, and screens, which are electric and reduce operating expenses for... 

AECI expects up to 24% increase in interim Ebitda

JSE-listed mining and chemicals company AECI said in a trading statement on July 23 that it expects to report a 24% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and... 

TPT says more citrus arriving at ports by rail

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) said there has been an increased volume of citrus fruits arriving at ports via rail, as the citrus season reaches its halfway mark. The Durban Container... 

Natco Pharma offers R75 a share to buy stake in, delist Adcock Ingram

Bombay- and New York-listed pharmaceutical manufacturer Natco Pharma has announced a firm intention to acquire 35.75% of the issued ordinary shares in JSE-listed pharmaceutical company Adcock... 

Renewable energy projects retained cost advantage over fossil fuels in 2024 – Irena

Solar PV power projects were 41% cheaper on average than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives in 2024, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper on average than fossil fuel projects, the... 

Economies in Africa that are not resources-based outperform those that are

Market research and intelligence company BMI has lowered its forecast headline growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa for this year to 3.7%, from its earlier projection of 3.8%, but points out that... 

Johannesburg urban vehicle emissions initiative to generate data for clean air policies

The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative Johannesburg project, launched by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) on July 21, will use... 

Sars reminds citizens start of tax filing season starts on July 21

The tax filing period via electronic filing (e-filing) and the South African Revenue Service (Sars) mobile application for individual taxpayers will be from July 21 to October 20. Provisional... 

Climate change-linked risks, hazards to people at work are growing, especially in mining and quarrying

Mining and quarrying workers are increasingly at risk from harm posed by temperature rises, extreme weather and increased demand for materials, says global safety charity Lloyd’s Register... 

Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 

FlySafair adjusts operations to prevent disruption to travellers from pilot strike

Airliner FlySafair has adjusted its operational schedule to ensure continuity after a strike certificate was issued to pilot unions and no disruption to flight operations is expected. Further, the... 

Trading solutions can help municipalities manage Municflex tariff structure

The new National Energy Regulator of South Africa-approved tariff hikes of 11.32% from July 1, 2025, also restructure how South Africa's 165 licensed municipal electricity distributors buy and... 

Marked increase in companies using GenAI, but market still maturing – study

'The South African Generative AI Roadmap 2025' report shows that the number of medium-sized and large companies experimenting with generative AI (GenAI) technologies in their environments has... 

Mpact expects interim Ebitda to decrease by 15%, operating profit by 26%

JSE-listed paper and plastics packaging and recycling company Mpact says it expects to report a 15% decrease in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) and a 26%... 

Mobile phones help to boost formal savings in low- and middle-income countries

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries have bank or other financial accounts, leading to a rise in formal saving, says the World Bank Group in its 'Global Findex 2025' report.... 

Pikitup adds 41 new caged trucks to fleet for recyclable waste collection

Waste management agency Pikitup has added 41 new caged trucks to its fleet to enhance the collection of recyclable waste in the areas where its separation at source (SAS) programme is in effect... 

AngloGold to further consolidate Nevada district with C$152m Augusta Gold buyout

Gold producer AngloGold Ashanti and certain of its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement with gold exploration and development company Augusta Gold to acquire all issued and...