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)... 

Stocks & Strauss close to R400m second University Technology Fund to drive innovation

Investment holding company Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager said all agreements for its innovation commercialisation University Technology Fund II (UTF II) have been concluded and a substantial... 

Petco looking ahead at further successes as Telly Chauke takes the reins

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... 

Otis playing its role in driving sustainable urbanisation worldwide

Elevator, lift, escalator and moving walkway manufacturer Otis is providing equipment, advice and training to provide the vertical mobility that is needed to support the global trend of... 

CHIETA proposes digital badges to recognise artisan skills development

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) is proposing the use of digital badges as a way of recognising and verifying artisans' achievements, skills and competencies. The... 

CSIR researchers developing foundation-phase home language literacy app

Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are in the research phase of developing an app that helps foundation-phase children to develop literacy skills in their home... 

Decentral Energy to build hybrid energy systems for three retirement residences

Renewable energy and battery company Decentral Energy has entered into a partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Midlands-based retirement accommodation and care company Mowana Communities, which will... 

South Africa can use G20 chairing to drive international policy issues

The South African business and government delegation that attended the World Economic Forum annual meeting, in Davos, Switzerland, last week, encountered a transformed outlook for South Africa.... 

Global steel production increased 5.6% in December

Global crude steel production for the 71 countries reporting to industry organisation World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 144.5-million tonnes in December, which is a 5.6% increase compared... 

South Africa must focus on local factors to strengthen economy – Citadel

South Africa must focus on fundamental local factors it can control to strengthen the economy and the Government of National Unity must act on the systemic issues in the economy, says investment... 

WEF Centre for Industry and Technology South Africa to be hosted at UP

Global economic organisation the World Economic Forum (WEF) will launch four new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including C4IR South Africa, which will be hosted at the... 

PIC invests in Divercity Urban Property to develop affordable housing

Public investment organisation the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has made a strategic investment in affordable rental housing company Divercity Urban Property Group to enable further growth... 

Battery minerals demand expected to outpace supply – McKinsey

Demand for battery raw materials will outpace base-case supply for certain materials, requiring additional investment and leading to fear of shortages and price volatility, among other challenges,... 

Network Statement a major step in rail reform – B4SA

Industry organisation Business for South Africa (B4SA) welcomes the release of the Network Statement as an exciting and significant milestone in the journey towards meaningful rail sector reform in... 

GNU must drive service delivery, meaningful change, says CESA CEO

While the post-election period brought its share of challenges, and with South Africa navigating the complexities of the Government of National Unity (GNU), it also sparked a renewed focus on... 

Microsoft demonstrates AI language models, emphasises benefits of its use in Africa

IT software firm Microsoft Developer Community VP Scott Hanselman demonstrated the use of an AI language model on a cellphone and on a laptop at the Microsoft AI Tour, in Sandton, on January 23.... 

Southern African countries urged to collaborate to improve environmental action

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh has noted the critical need for collaboration among countries in the Southern African region to address pressing environmental... 

M&R expects business rescue plan for distressed subsidiary by March, other divisions holding firm

JSE-listed mining and construction engineering and contracting company Murray & Roberts (M&R) expects a business rescue plan for its South African subsidiary Murray & Roberts Limited to be... 

Business-govt partnership commits to 3% growth, more jobs for the youth

The second phase of the partnership between government and business aims to deliver economic growth of 3% by the end of the year, which business partners and President Cyril Ramaphosa and a senior...