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Local government may soon have no choice but to buy electric buses – MAN SA boss
15th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

A strong global push towards using fully electric buses in cities, coupled with South Africa’s lethargic progress – if any – towards clean fuel, may soon leave local city councils with no... 


Life Healthcare announces major progress in the sale of its LMI business  
15th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African (Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed) diversified healthcare group Life Healthcare has announced that the Conditions Precedent for the sale of its Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) business... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Tariffs, China deflation cloud South Africa CPI, Kganyago says
15th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African central bank chief Lesetja Kganyago flagged that dollar depreciation because of US tariffs and deflation in China are clouding the outlook for inflation locally ahead of a... 


The 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm
Solarise Africa commissions 1 MW solar plant for Northern Cape farm
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Energy-as-a-service company Solarise Africa has commissioned a 1 MW ground-mounted solar installation at the Zuurgat Farm, near Hopetown, in the Northern Cape, for farming enterprise Genade... 


SAIPPA chairperson Leoné Human
SAIPPA welcomes new management members
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA) has announced its new management committee, which includes Leoné Human as chairperson and Mary-Joy Masetlane... 


The Koeberg nuclear power station in the Western Cape
Eskom insists delayed return of Koeberg Unit 1 won’t increase loadshedding risk
15th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has announced a delay to the return of Koeberg Unit 1 from another extended maintenance outage, but insists that the risk of loadshedding this winter has not increased as a result. The unit... 


A new controller box installed above the ground at the Florida road and Main road intersection
Joburg testing technology to combat traffic light theft, vandalism
15th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Johannesburg's Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) is deploying new solutions to combat theft and vandalism of traffic signals, says JRA mobility and freight head Sipho Nhlapo. The JRA is... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Bessent no-show, Brics tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting
15th July 2025 By: Reuters

Another no-show by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's tariff threats and rising tensions between Washington and Brics countries all look set to overshadow this week's meeting of... 


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Vodacom Business, Ariston & Sensor Networks partner on smart geysers
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vodacom Business, Sensor Networks and Ariston have announced a strategic partnership to bring smart geyser technology to the forefront of South Africa’s efforts to improve stability of the national... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh
Singh outlines six priority areas for G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

In his opening address at the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting, which was held in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga, on July 14, Forestry,... 


Property Point and eTTP founder Shawn Theunissen
US tariffs highlight urgent need to support small businesses
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

As concerns mount over the announcement of a 30% tariff on most South African goods entering the US, business development service Entrepreneurship to the Point (eTTP) has called for urgent support... 


Sacap extends amnesty period to August
14th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (Sacap) has extended the deadline for its 2025 amnesty campaign, from the original closing date of June 30 to August 31. Sacap says it... 


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Solidarity calls for task team to be sent to US amid pending tariffs
14th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Trade union Solidarity, in a media release, says it is prepared to be part of a South African task team that would be able to urgently intervene to broker a trade agreement with the US before the... 


US tariff shock a ‘socio-economic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
US tariff shock a ‘socio-economic crisis in the making’, warns naamsa CEO
14th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Vehicle exports from South Africa to the US dropped by 73% in the first quarter of the year, declining by a further 80% and 85% in April and May, respectively, says naamsa | the Automotive Business... 


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Thor Medical progresses cancer treatment in partnership with Steenkampskraal
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Thor Medical, which is working in a partnership with South Africa’s Steenkampskraal monazite mine (SMM), has made progress in cancer treatment through targeted thorium-based alpha therapy.... 


AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
14th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it may begin taking operational steps to prepare for the wind down of its beleaguered long-products business well ahead of the current September 30 deadline –... 


Platinum Group Metals CEO Frank Hallam.
Engineering, planning work on the go for Waterberg platinum group metals project
14th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Work on engineering and planning related to initial road access, construction, water supply, infrastructure, essential site facilities, first phase accommodation lodge, and a site construction... 


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BLSA calls for interventions to mitigate impact of US tariffs
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

While there may be scope to negotiate the 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the US, the country must prepare for the worst-case scenario and take steps to mitigate the impact on... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
G20 agenda eclipsed as Bessent skips South Africa meeting again
14th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

For the second time this year, the world’s most powerful finance ministers gather in South Africa without the presence of the US Treasury Secretary. Scott Bessent will skip the Group of 20 again... 


South African exports to America could slump by up to $2.3bn under new tariffs
South African exports to America could slump by up to $2.3bn under new tariffs
14th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Econometric modelling of the impact on South Africa of US tariffs  – including the proposed 30% reciprocal tariff on all non-exempted goods, the 25% tariff on automotives and automotive components,... 


Police minister Senzo Mchunu
Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations
13th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence on Sunday, following accusations by a top police official that he had colluded with a criminal syndicate... 


Turkish Airlines signs codeshare agreement with Airlink to boost its Africa presence
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Turkish Airlines, which is the flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive code-share agreement with South Africa-based regional airline Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African... 


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Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,... 


London reveals trade policy reforms to help African countries export more to the UK
11th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The UK has announced changes to its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), designed to simplify access to the British market for developing countries, not least those in Africa, and thereby... 


AMAS releases papers on combating misuse of AI, urging adoption of international standards
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global multistakeholder initiative the AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) has released two flagship papers offering recommendations to guide the governance of AI globally... 


CESA School launches new TEC leadership course
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation Consulting Engineers South Africa's (CESA's) School of Consulting Engineering (SCE) has launched a one-day leadership course based on the trust, engagement and competencies... 


DPWI welcomes R67m SIU recovery order against contractor
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the R67-million recovery order obtained by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) against a plumbing contractor found to have... 


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TEDA’s new business plan sets targets to reverse declining investment facilitation
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The City of Tshwane’s multiparty coalition government has approved the Tshwane Economic Development Agency’s (TEDA’s) new business plan, which seeks to improve investment facilitation for the... 


Global EV sales set for record year; emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
Global EV sales set for record year; emerging market sales booming – BloombergNEF
11th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) yearly ‘Electric Vehicle Outlook’ study expects nearly 22-million battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales – EV sales – this year, up 25% from last year, as the... 


Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells providing power solutions for data centres
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Energy Agency estimates global electricity demand from data centres to more than double to about 945 TWh – more than the entire electricity consumption of Japan today – by 2030.... 


Airbus announces the new CEO for its airliner business
11th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus has announced the new CEO for its Commercial Aircraft (airliner manufacturing) business. He is Lars Wagner. He will take over from current... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
Solar PV installations expected to recover strongly this year after marked decline
11th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked... 


From left to right;  Nozipho Zitha, Johan Reyneke, Johann Janse van Rensburg and Tshidi Ngobeni.
PMC, LH Marthinusen launch robotics, coding initiative at a local high school
11th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) and transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM) have partnered to establish a fully equipped robotics and coding classroom at Frans du Toit High School,... 


Blue Label proposes name change amid restructure
11th July 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

As JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms undergoes a significant restructuring, it plans to change its name to Blu Label Unlimited Group, subject to shareholder approval. In a statement issued to... 


Monthly uptick in mining, manufacturing bodes well for Q2 GDP growth - BER
11th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While mining production was still steeply down on a year-on-year basis, month-on-month output growth improved for a second month in April. Another monthly uptick in May bodes well for the sector’s... 


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