Northam announces three new note issuances valued at R5.7bn

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Northam Platinum Holdings has advised of a successful private placement of new domestic medium-term notes valued at R5.7-billion. The notes issue... 

Sanral engages SMMEs ahead of R500m Free State road upgrades

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has shared what its R500-million investment on Free State roads will entail over the next year.   Having started with projects in the... 

Angola starts process to join WFDB

Angola has through its newly established Angola Diamond Exchange started the process of joining the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), which marks a significant milestone in the country’s... 

Volkswagen recalls 142 Polos, 8 Taigos in South Africa over airbag issue

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall of 142 Volkswagen Polo vehicles and eight Volkswagen Taigo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA). The recall was issued owing... 

South Africa needs more junior miners – Junior Indaba speakers

With South Africa’s share of global exploration expenditure in mining having dropped below 1% in recent years, the longevity of this legacy industry in the country depends on encouraging more... 

VW prepares for third model production at Kariega

Automaker Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has entered the commissioning phase for production of a third model, called Tera, at its Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape. The company advises that... 

Avocado giant Westfalia Fruit champions value chain sustainability for 76 years

Having grown to produce and distribute more than 50% of South Africa’s avocado exports every year, vertically integrated agriculture company Westfalia Fruit remains dedicated to its founding legacy... 

Tiger Brands receives first supply from ‘Koo Baked Beans’ emerging farmers in Bronkhorstspruit

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer Tiger Brands has, over the past few years, been investing in its farming value chain to get closer to the source where products are cultivated and... 

Call for creation of replacement council once NLCC winds down

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 

Henkel, Sasol partnership delivers lower-carbon adhesives

Multinational adhesive, sealant and functional coatings manufacturer Henkel and petrochemicals company Sasol have formed a strategic partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of... 

Steenhuisen shares ‘new vision’ for agriculture

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has outlined a new vision for the Department of Agriculture (DoA) since its split from other portfolios, which created a single dedicated department. In an... 

Gemfields maintains solid government contributions from its mines in Zambia, Moz

JSE- and Aim-listed Gemfields has confirmed again its “G-factor for natural resources” figures for the Kagem emerald and Montepuez ruby mines, which now stand at 20% and 25%, respectively, for the... 

RMB/BER second-quarter BCI reflects uncertainties globally, locally

The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research Business Confidence index (BCI) decreased by five points to 40 in the second quarter of the year, after the recovery that started in the... 

Sampa welcomes gov efforts to rework Brazil poultry import ban

The South African Meat Processors Association (Sampa) has welcomed efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) to find a solution to the ban on poultry imports from Brazil, which the association... 

Agri dept confirms HPAI vaccination trial, says strategy is taking shape

In recognising the importance of sustaining South Africa’s R72-billion poultry meat and R15.8-billion layer industries, both national and the Gauteng provincial governments are ramping up efforts... 

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 zooms in on shared prosperity, collaboration

Having set the theme for Africa’s largest mining conference as “Stronger together: progress through partnerships”, the organisers of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 have emphasised how... 

Creecy confirms passenger rail request for information is imminent

As rail reforms continue to take shape in South Africa, particularly with Transnet having published a Network Statement paving the way for private operators in December last year, Transport... 

Inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting is ‘call to action’ for 750 delegates

Ahead of the South African government and the International Trade Centre hosting the first-ever Global Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Ministerial Meeting in July, Small Business... 

South Africa’s agriculture sector geared to respond to global risks

South Africa’s agriculture sector is no novice when it comes to global risk mitigation and adapting export procedures according to market standards, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa... 

Tiger Brands declares higher interim and special dividend after notable cash growth

JSE-listed fast-moving consumer goods producer Tiger Brands has declared a 19% higher interim dividend of R4.15 apiece for the six months ended March 31. It also declared an additional special... 

South Africa needs more junior miners, Junior Indaba speakers say

With South Africa’s share of global exploration expenditure in mining having dropped below 1% in recent years, the longevity of this legacy industry in the country depends on encouraging more... 

Volkswagen Group Africa starts commissioning equipment for third model production

Automaker Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has entered the commissioning phase for production of a third model, called Tera, at its Kariega plant, in the Eastern Cape. The company advises that... 

Bidcorp may surpass another headline earnings record despite tough market conditions

In a market update on its global trading environment in the year-to-date, JSE-listed foodservice group Bidcorp reports a trading profit growth of 10% year-on-year so far, supported by an almost... 

Treasury invites bids for RSA Retail Bonds structured debt adviser

National Treasury has issued a new tender for a structured debt adviser to strengthen and modernise the RSA Retail Bonds programme, inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit... 

Harmony makes R18bn bid for another Australian copper asset

JSE-listed Harmony Gold Mining Company has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% ownership of MAC Copper for a total equity value of $1.03-billion, or $12.15 apiece. Harmony announced on... 

Heraeus sees sustained platinum demand in China

Refining services provider Heraeus Precious Metals finds in its latest appraisal publication that China’s platinum jewellery and investment demand is still at the forefront of market fundamentals.... 

G20 fora should discuss closing household food insecurity gap – FNB

Despite South Africa being food secure on a national level and the country being the largest agricultural exporter on the continent, access to food is variable and unequal from a household point of... 

Mavuso says third Budget’s expenditure reviews, grant reform bodes well

While it did take three months and three revisions for South Africa’s national Budget to be passed, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso deems it positive that this budget has the... 

Transnet ends long-drawn Sasol Oil dispute through R4.3bn settlement

Petrochemicals giant Sasol’s Oil division has confirmed it has reached an agreement with State-owned freight utility Transnet, which will make a net payment to Sasol Oil of R4.3-billion before June... 

Kumba chairs Northern Cape Mine Managers Association this year

Iron-ore mining company Kumba Iron Ore will chair and host the Northern Cape Mine Managers’ Association (NCMMA) for the next year. The chairpersonship allows Kumba to lead the association’s... 

Transnet tasks independent auctioneers to sell its residential properties

State-owned freight utility Transnet will sell its residential properties through an auction process using independent auctioneers in the coming weeks. This follows the utility garnering approval... 

Quantum reports solid interim volume, profit recoveries

After experiencing improved trade conditions, JSE-listed poultry producer Quantum Foods reported an operating profit increase of 234% year-on-year to R205-million for the six months ended March 31.... 

Nampak grows interim profitability, reduces debt by R1.8bn

JSE-listed packaging producer Nampak has reported an 11% year-on-year increase in revenue to R5.7-billion for the six months ended March 31, owing to volume growth and price management amid a... 

Local, German expertise help fine-tune offerings

After nearly 40 years of investment in South African operations, German motor and gear unit manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE continues to expand its reach throughout South Africa and the rest of the... 

Consultant proffers organised council for logistics in South Africa

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 

Minerals Council says fiscus will require full potential of mining sector to be unlocked

Following government’s tabling of the third iteration of the 2025 National Budget on May 21, the Minerals Council South Africa says it once again shows that, in the absence of sustained higher... 

Local chicken fast-food startup to benefit from Grindstone, MIC funding and support

Structured entrepreneurship development programme Grindstone Ventures has announced black female-owned grilled chicken business Chicken Bar as the first startup to benefit from a funding programme... 

dtic seeks applicants for first-time exporter incubation programme

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has launched a Next-Gen Exporter Incubation Programme to equip young entrepreneurs with exporting skills, as well as the resources and... 

Cesa, ISA discuss infrastructure development imperatives

With Gauteng accounting for 60% of South Africa’s national trade, 40% of foreign direct investment, 50% of small- and medium-sized enterprises and 34% of the country’s GDP, it is imperative that... 

Proposed competition exemptions to allow sugar stakeholders to negotiate

Industry body SA Canegrowers has welcomed a proposed exemption by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) that would support employment and growth in the sugar industry.  Under...