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Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
Botswana's economy seen shrinking almost 1% in 2025 due to diamond sector woes
Updated 17 minutes ago By: Reuters

Botswana's government now forecasts an economic contraction of almost 1% this year as its key diamond sector continues to struggle, its finance minister said in a budget review on Friday. When the... 


Rhulani Mathebula from Nersa is one of the members appointed to the forum.
Nersa appoints Electricity Market Advisory Forum to guide power-market reform
Updated 51 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has appointed a broad-based Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF) to advise on the development and implementation of the country’s wholesale... 


Astronomy to support socioeconomic development under Royal Bafokeng-IAU agreement
Updated 1 hour 59 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU–OAD) and the Royal Bafokeng Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate using astronomy as... 


Render of The Cape Town EDITION
Marriott to debut EDITION brand in Africa with Cape Town Waterfront development
Updated 2 hours 14 minutes ago By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global hospitality group Marriott International has signed an agreement with V&A Waterfront Holdings to open The Cape Town EDITION at the V&A Waterfront in 2026, marking the debut of the EDITION... 


Nampak shifts from stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth
Nampak shifts from stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth
Updated 4 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Packaging group Nampak is entering the next phase of its turnaround, pivoting from balance-sheet repair and operational stabilisation to manufacturing-led growth and optimisation, following a year... 


The Virginia gas plant
Renergen to delist in January as ASPI takeover reaches final implementation phase
Updated 5 hours ago By: Mariaan Webb

Natural gas and helium producer Renergen will be delisted from the JSE, A2X and ASX on January 12, following the fulfilment of all conditions to its takeover by Nasdaq- and JSE-listed ASP Isotopes... 


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Polyco injects R1.89m into polystyrene recycler
18th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Producer responsibility organisation Polyco has invested R1.89-million in waste service provider New Earth Recycling, strengthening one of South Africa’s only dedicated recyclers of post-consumer... 


Meg O'Neill
How BP’s new boss became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Meg O’Neill’s rapid rise to the top of one of the world’s biggest fossil-fuel companies has been unencumbered by doubt. At a moment when oil executives are still being pressed to move away from... 


At the signing ceremony (left to right): Ben Black, CEO DFC, Manuel Mota, deputy CEO Mota-Engil, Richard Holtman, CEO Trafigura, and Mpho Mokwele, group executive for transacting at the DBSA.
DBSA says $200m Lobito loan in line with regional integration strategy
18th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) says its $200-million funding contribution to a larger $753-million loan agreement with the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR)... 


Flashback to Brian Gilbertson (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly editor Martin Creamer.
Legendary Brian Gilbertson’s colossal contribution to mining will live on
18th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – It is difficult to know where to start when doing an obituary on Brian Gilbertson, who passed away at the age of 82 in his bed at home in South Africa surrounded... 


Top South Africa fund manager sees 2026 non-resource stock rally
Top South Africa fund manager sees 2026 non-resource stock rally
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Stocks of non-commodity South African companies look set to rally next year given they trade at a deep discount and trailed the performance of both local bonds and the wider equity gauge in 2025,... 


Lower inflation target set to reshape Rand’s long-term path
Lower inflation target set to reshape Rand’s long-term path
18th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could curb a long-term track record of weakness. Africa’s largest economy... 


Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles of the NTCSA and the TSO
Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles of the NTCSA and the TSO
18th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has provided further details on the distinctive roles it envisages being performed by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) in relation to the transmission system when... 


US agency, consortium sign $553m loan for Angola railway revamp
US agency, consortium sign $553m loan for Angola railway revamp
18th December 2025 By: Reuters

The US International Development Finance Corporation signed a $553-million loan with a consortium of firms on Wednesday for the refurbishment of an Angolan railway line - part of the Lobito... 


NTCSA CEO Monde Bala
NTCSA says any electricity deal to salvage Mozal must ensure its financial sustainability
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports that it remains open to finding a solution for the Mozal aluminium smelter. But it also insists that any new electricity supply... 


Grow Business Coaching launches R1.2m initiative to accelerate black-owned business growth
Grow Business Coaching launches R1.2m initiative to accelerate black-owned business growth
17th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Business coaching company Grow Business Coaching has launched a R1.2-million initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of black-owned businesses by providing 12 qualifying entrepreneurs with free... 


Newly appointed MC Mining CEO Christine (Yi) He.
Foreign direct investment providing quantum progress, new MC Mining CEO emphasises
17th December 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mineral reserves of South Africa hold enormous potential for the country’s future economic growth, newly appointed MC Mining MD and CEO Christine (Yi) He emphasises in an Op-Ed released on... 


African Development Bank Group president Dr Sidi Ould Tah
African Development Fund secures record $11bn replenishment as Africa steps up as co-investor
17th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The African Development Fund (ADF) has mobilised a record $11-billion under its 17th replenishment, marking a significant shift in Africa’s development financing model toward greater regional... 


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New Judges appointed to Companies Tribunal
17th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

National Cabinet has appointed several Judges to serve as members of the Companies Tribunal. These are: Judge Mohammed Navsa, Judge Kathleen Satchwell, Judge Robert Nugent, Judge Boissie Henry... 


ENGIE South Africa CEO Mohamed Hoosen
ENGIE expects to start construction of 240 MW Corona PV project in late 2026
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

International energy company ENGIE reports that construction of its 240 MW Corona solar PV project in the Free State should begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, after the project was named as a... 


South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
South Africa arrests Kenyans working on US refugee applications
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa on Wednesday said its authorities had arrested and would deport seven Kenyan nationals illegally working on processing refugee applications for the US government. President Donald... 


EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

The European Union will expand its carbon border levy - a fee charged on imports of high-emission goods - to cover car parts and washing machines, under European Commission proposals published on... 


South African inflation slows slightly in November
South African inflation slows slightly in November
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed to 3.5% year on year in November from 3.6% in October, data from the statistics agency showed on Wednesday. In month-on-month terms the Consumer... 


Global solar additions to fall for first time in 2026, says BNEF
Global solar additions to fall for first time in 2026, says BNEF
17th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Solar installations are set to drop next year for the first time since the industry emerged as a global force two decades ago, as policy shifts and saturation in major markets temper demand. The... 


IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
IEA still expecting coal demand to fall by 2030 despite record 2025 demand
17th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Global coal demand is on course to rise by 0.5% in 2025, reaching a record 8.85-billion tonnes, the ‘Coal 2025’ report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows. Nevertheless, the... 


Mozal will be placed on care-and-maintenance from mid-March.
Europe trawls for alternative aluminium supply in face of Mozal shutdown
17th December 2025 By: Reuters

A smelter shutdown in Mozambique is set to dent global aluminium supplies next year, analysts say, leaving the plant's core European Union customers searching for alternatives. South32 confirmed... 


A Red Rocket project
Ramokgopa announces four new solar PV projects under REIPPP Bid Window 7
15th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa on Monday announced the appointment of four additional preferred bidders for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects under the seventh bid window... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Seven international-led consortia prequalify to bid for $1bn inaugural private grid build programme
15th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has named seven pre-qualified bidders from an initial list of 17 respondents to the prequalification phase of the country’s inaugural independent transmission project (ITP) programme.... 


SA Tech Challenge winners recognised at Science Forum South Africa
15th December 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Six technology-driven small, medium and micro enterprises were recognised at the SA Tech Challenge 2025 during the opening plenary of the 10th Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) in Pretoria, with a... 


Etana CEO Evan Rice
Two Western Cape wind farms secure offtake, reach financial close
15th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South African energy trader Etana Energy has reported that it will purchase all of the renewable electricity generated by two new wind farms being built by global renewables group Acciona Energía... 


Heidrick and Struggles partner Mark Watt
Leadership bottleneck risk grows as succession slows – exec search firm
15th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As executive mobility between roles and organisations accelerates globally, CEO succession in South Africa has slowed significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic, placing renewed pressure on... 


An image of Transnet port operations
Transnet maintains improved performance in interim results
15th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned logistics group Transnet says its financial performance for the six months ended September 30 was positive, driven by increased volumes across the business, resulting in increased... 


Minister Solly Malatsi
Lawmakers seek halt to easing rules for Starlink
15th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Parliamentary committee that oversees South Africa’s telecommunications industry called for the withdrawal of a policy directive that would enable Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other... 


South Africa set for biggest cash-system overhaul in decades
South Africa set for biggest cash-system overhaul in decades
15th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s central bank plans the biggest overhaul of the nation’s cash system in decades, moving to create a cash-management company, roll out white-label ATMs and tighten oversight of how... 


Eskom awards contract to develop a Virtual Wheeling platform amid regulatory tensions
Eskom awards contract to develop a Virtual Wheeling platform amid regulatory tensions
15th December 2025

Eskom has quietly taken an important step in the rollout of its long-awaited Virtual Wheeling product, awarding a significant contract in the past few weeks to Johannesburg-based Enerweb to build a... 


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