Businesses urged to use enhanced deduction for renewable energy incentive before February 28

Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) urges businesses to take advantage of the government’s renewable energy tax incentive before it expires on... 

Macpherson on working visit to Middle East to attract infrastructure investment

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson is undertaking an official working visit to the Middle East, which will include visits to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of... 

Clyrofor, CSIR partnership to support commercialisation of cybersecurity technologies

Cybersecurity company Clyrofor and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance innovation, foster skills development and... 

Some good may come from delay in tabling of the Budget – economists

Although the delay in the tabling of the 2025 Budget has impacted on policy certainty and the rand, the delay may be worthwhile if the Budget that is delivered on March 12 turns out to be truly... 

Fintech SOLmate’s growth highlights demand for new payments technology

Digital payment platform SOLmate has more than doubled its customer base and its eWallet transaction volumes have grown by up to 500% over the past year, which it says highlight how digital wallets... 

Metso awarded contract to repair, upgrade bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer

Materials handling and mining equipment company Metso has been awarded an order to provide repairs and upgrades for a bucket-wheel stacker reclaimer at a customer’s stockyard operations in Africa.... 

Court dismisses RGS Group’s application to interdict Tongaat Hulett business rescue process

The High Court of South Africa in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed an application brought by investment management company RGS Group Holdings to interdict the implementation of the adopted business... 

Nedbank expects modest improvement in labour market outlook as unemployment rate decreases

Financial services provider Nedbank says it expects the labour market outlook to improve modestly going forward as structural constraints ease and cyclical forces become more favourable. Commenting... 

TNPA installs new marine excavator on Italeni dredger vessel

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has installed a new marine excavator on the Italeni – a grab hopper dredger it uses to maintain the promulgated depth of port berths, basins and... 

Necsa secures approval for detailed design phase for multipurpose reactor

State-owned South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has secured approval, as well as R1.2-billion in funding, from government for the second phase of its multipurpose reactor, which... 

New CEO takes over at Petco, eyes stronger EPR future

Telly Chauke has taken over the role of CEO of producer responsibility and recycling organisation Petco, with effect from January 1. Chauke, who is an experienced sustainability specialist, joined... 

TymeBank, Kazang enable cash withdrawals from small merchant shops

Digital bank TymeBank and prepaid services company Kazang Pay have partnered to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank... 

Plastics Pact members report progress in driving a circular plastics economy

Plastic industry recycling organisation the South African (SA) Plastics Pact highlights in its latest annual report that significant progress has been made by the 27 SA Plastics Pact members... 

National Treasury Regulation 16 public-private partnership regulatory framework amended

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has amended the National Treasury Regulation 16 (NTR 16), in terms of Section 76 of the Public Finance Management Act, which rationalises the approvals for smaller... 

Ocean productivity likely to decline in the future, satellite data shows – CSIR

Of 15 global Earth system models of how climate change will impact oceans, those that project a future decline in primary production in oceans correlate most closely with remote sensing satellite... 

Google Maps celebrates 20 years of mapping the world

Internet services company Google celebrates 20 years of providing its Google Map digital map and exploration service, which has expanded since 2005 to include real-time traffic information, Street... 

EWSETA partners with Veer Energy to provide renewable energy skills development

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has partnered with renewable energy infrastructure company Veer Energy to provide training for youth to build meaningful... 

NDB appoints Chebeskov, Oliveira as directors

The BRICS multilateral development finance institution the New Development Bank (NDB) has appointed Ivan Chebeskov and Ivan Tiago Machado Oliveira as directors following the resignations of Timur... 

Busa says Expropriation Act safeguards sufficient to prevent arbitrary land grabs

Business organisation Business Unity South Africa (Busa) CEO Khulekani Mathe says the Expropriation Act, in its present form, incorporates sufficient checks and balances to prevent the arbitrary... 

Transnet seeks bidders for Lilly pipeline repurposing

State-owned Transnet Pipelines has issued a request for proposals (RfP) from interested parties to enter into an agreement to secure pipeline capacity in the repurposed Lilly pipeline. The... 

Spark to finance energy efficient lighting projects at 93 retail stores

Climate and impact fund manager Camco subsidiary Spark Energy Services has signed an agreement with renewable energy and energy efficiency company GreenYellow South Africa to finance a portfolio of... 

South Africa must leverage its critical minerals resources to drive growth – Mintek CEO

Mining research council Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku has emphasised the need to leverage South Africa’s critical minerals resources, estimated to be worth more than $2.5-trillion, to drive economic... 

King's School West Rand unveils 4IR education laboratory

Nonprofit education organisation King's School West Rand has unveiled a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) laboratory designed, planned and built in collaboration with technology education company... 

Redisa calls on Parliament to get DFFE to engage with it about Waste Tyre Plan

The Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has called on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to get the Department of... 

AgriSA welcomes signing of Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act

Agricultural organisation AgriSA says it was heartened by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing, on January 27, of the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act, which aims to conserve... 

Committee urges urgent intervention on banning of hazardous pesticides

The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture dismissed the argument by the Department of Agriculture that a ban on highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) will affect the economy, stating that... 

CESA calls on Ramaphosa to announce concrete action on infrastructure projects

South Africa “does not need more statements of intent, it needs evidence of action,” says industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) CEO Chris Campbell, urging President Cyril... 

Redefine claims ESG excellence ranking in top 50 companies surveyed by Sustainalytics

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Redefine Properties has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk rating of 6.5 from ESG research and data company Sustainalytics,... 

Positive new-vehicle sales momentum continued in January – naamsa

Industry body naamsa | the Automotive Business Council has expressed optimism that the positive new-vehicle sales momentum of the fourth quarter of 2024 has continued into the first month of this... 

Leslie Mkhabela appointed Eskom lead independent director

State-owned power utility Eskom has appointed Leslie Mkhabela as lead independent director, with effect from January 31. “The board appointed Mr Mkhabela as a lead independent director to... 

Zero Carbon Charge calls for Ramaphosa to announce comprehensive EV strategy during SoNA

While the signing of the 150% tax incentive for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers from 2026 is a step forward, South Africa needs a comprehensive strategy to build a thriving EV ecosystem that... 

SoNA can reinforce cooperation and reforms to achieve 3% growth – BLSA

President Cyril Ramaphosa can use his State of the Nation Address (SoNA), set to be delivered on February 6, to reinforce the fundamental commitment by different parties to find workable solutions... 

Absa PMI declines again in January, lowest level since August

Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 0.9 points to 45.3 points in January – the third consecutive contraction and the lowest level since August 2024. This... 

Cisco makes Webex Calling, Webex Contact Centre available in South Africa

Networking and security company Cisco has announced that its Webex Calling and Webex Contact Centre cloud-based services have been made generally available in South Africa, and that it has launched... 

Mission 300 secures commitments to drive clean cooking energy in Africa

Twelve African countries signed energy compacts during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, held in Tanzania this week, signalling their intent to accelerate the pace of access to electricity and... 

ADQ, Orion Resource Partners establish metals, mining JV

Abu Dhabi sovereign investment company ADQ and metals and materials investment firm Orion Resource Partners have entered into an agreement to establish a new Abu Dhabi-based joint venture (JV) that... 

Joburg secures award, $10 000 from C40 to implement landfills biogas project

The City of Johannesburg Environment & Infrastructure Services Department (EISD), through its Waste Management & Regulation Unit, secured first prize for its biogas project, as well as $10 000 and... 

Seifsa lauds dtic's Industrialisation Think Tank, but questions lack of steel representation

Industry organisation the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) applauds the establishment of an Industrialisation Think Tank housed within the Department of... 

African renewable-energy investment platform launched

Renewable energy company PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of... 

Businesses prioritising AI to drive productivity, BCG survey shows

AI remains a top priority for business leaders worldwide this year, with a strong focus on reaping tangible results from their AI initiatives, consulting company Boston Consulting Group's (BCG's)...