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Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles for the NTCSA and the TSO
Eskom offers more details on envisaged roles for the NTCSA and the TSO
Updated 38 minutes ago 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
Updated 4 hours ago 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... 


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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... 


South Africa records smaller FDI outflows in Q3
South Africa records smaller FDI outflows in Q3
15th December 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment outflows of 21.0-billion rand ($1.25-billion) in the third quarter of 2025, down from outflows of 73.5-billion rand in the second quarter, central... 


Rand gains as gold shines and investors eye year's final economic data
Rand gains as gold shines and investors eye year's final economic data
15th December 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday, supported by higher gold prices as local investors look towards the year's last bit of economic data for clues on the health of Africa's most... 


WASAA founder and MD Nokwanele Qonde
25-year deal signed for new Port of Durban LPG terminal
12th December 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A 25-year terminal operator agreement to develop and operate a new R1.4-billion liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal at the Port of Durban’s Island View precinct has been concluded. The deal was... 


South Africa sued over coal plant pollution exemptions
12th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Environmental Activists sued South Africa’s environment department over its March decision to allow State-owned Eskom to breach emission rules at eight coal-fired plants. The court case was filed... 


Attacq appoints Peter de Villiers as interim CFO
12th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Attacq has appointed Peter de Villiers as interim CFO, with effect from February 1. This follows the November announcement that current CFO Raj Nana has... 


hen with chicks
FairPlay outlines two divergent scenarios for poultry sector, depending on political will
12th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nonprofit organisation FairPlay has outlined two scenarios that may play out in the poultry industry by 2035, depending on whether policymakers choose to support job creation and local production,... 


Broad-based decline in fourth-quarter inflation expectations for 2026 and 2027 – BER
12th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the average inflation expectations of the three professional groups surveyed by research organisation the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) subsided significantly.... 


An image of autos at TPT
TPT records strong performance in automotive imports and exports
12th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has recorded a 17% year-on-year increase in the handling of vehicles being imported and exported by sea, four months before the end of the 2025/26... 


Nersa podium
Nersa appoints three new regulators
12th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has appointed Willibrod Majola and Nomfundo Maseti as full-time regulator members for five years following Cabinet’s approval. Nersa has also... 


Angola deploys passenger information, name record gateway at Luanda airport
12th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Angola has deployed air transport industry technology services company SITA's advance passenger information (API) and passenger name record (PNR) gateway at the Dr António Agostinho Neto... 


The drone responsible for the inspections
Jaguar Land Rover turns to drones to conduct plant inspections
12th December 2025 By: Irma Venter

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is trialling drone technology at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) in Wolverhampton, in the UK. The British marque says the technology has the potential to... 


Cybersecurity threats, AI disruptions top concerns for IT leaders in 2026, survey shows
12th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity threats and the impact of AI maturity and regulation are the two most significant disruptors facing the industry in the coming year, a survey of 250 IT leaders by data backup and... 


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