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Business associations, trade unions welcome budget postponement but voice concern over perceived instability
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The failure of the Government of National Unity (GNU) to resolve its differences over the budget is disappointing and negative for business sentiment, but it does show that the parties of the GNU... 


AWSISA calls for establishment of “utilities of the future” to address the water, energy nexus
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The African Water and Sanitation Industry Association (AWSISA) is advocating for the creation of “utilities of the future”, with water management experts such as water boards partnering... 


Cartrack launches wireless tag that can operate in low, no cellular reception areas
Cartrack launches wireless tag that can operate in low, no cellular reception areas
20th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cartrack has launched a wireless tag for the tracking of physical assets used in commercial operations. The company, a Karooooo subsidiary, says the Cartrack-Tag provides enhanced visibility in... 


aluminium ingots
Hulamin says new 25% US tariff on aluminium imports likely to improve its competitiveness
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed aluminium producer Hulamin says the 25% duty on aluminium imports into the US will have no impact on its competitive position in the US market as all its competitors will be subject to... 


Some good may come from delay in tabling of the Budget – economists
20th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Although the delay in the tabling of the 2025 Budget has impacted on policy certainty and the rand, the delay may be worthwhile if the Budget that is delivered on March 12 turns out to be truly... 


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Blue Label satisfied with Cell C progress as turnaround yields results
20th February 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Blue Label Telecoms joint CEO Brett Levy on Thursday said he was satisfied with the performance of Cell C during the six months to November 31, 2024, as the mobile operator’s extensive... 


Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
20th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) says it is conducting a strategic review of its dealer network. “As the licensor of the Volvo brand, VCSA has been actively consulting with its independent licensed... 


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Govt to spend R18.4bn over next three years through various dtic incentive programmes
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

NTo enhance productivity, competitiveness and the green economy, government will spend R18.4-billion over the medium term to support businesses through various incentive programmes under the... 


Powerline workers
RFP for multi-line transmission package to be released in Nov – Budget docs
20th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Note: This article has been written partly using information from documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on February 19. The... 


Sentech advances mission-critical connectivity with 450 MHz spectrum exploration
20th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Sentech is taking significant steps in advancing government mission-critical infrastructure by exploring opportunities in the 450 MHz spectrum. This strategic initiative aligns with Sentech’s... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
The Budget trade-offs that will now come into focus ahead of March 12
20th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Note: Some of the information in this article has been written on the basis of documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on... 


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US snub to South Africa’s G20 may be a gift to Brics nations
20th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa’s priority as Group of 20 president is overhauling the global institutions he sees as skewed in favour of the West. Donald Trump might just have beaten him to... 


A stretch of the Gautrain network
New single structure to be established that will govern State participation in PPPs
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

A single structure overseen by the National Treasury will be established during the 2025/26 fiscal year to coordinate State participation in project preparation and planning, public-private... 


A Transnet locomotive
Dept of Transport, Transnet to engage market on private sector participation opportunities soon
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Department of Transport and State-owned Transnet will, in the next two months, engage the market on private sector participation (PSP) projects in several areas, Finance Minister Enoch... 


Construction activity
Additional R46.7bn funding announced for infrastructure projects
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 2025 Budget documents show that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana planned to add an extra R46.7-billion in funding for infrastructure projects over the next three years. In his undelivered... 


The Berg river
Independent economic regulator will ensure fair, sustainable water management, Godongwana says
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

Note: This article has been written on the basis of documents provided to the media during the 2025 Budget lock-up prior to the cancellation of the Budget Speech on February 19. The National... 


Transmission lines
Carbon tax electricity price neutrality extended to end 2030
20th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

As anticipated, the 2025 Budget offered fresh guidance on South Africa’s approach to carbon taxes, including confirmation of government’s decision to extend the commitment to electricity price... 


Flags with the Eskom logo
Govt advanced R4bn less than projected in debt relief to Eskom last year
20th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

By March 31, government will have advanced R140-billion in debt relief to State-owned entity Eskom, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed in the 2025 Budget Review documents, which were made... 


Eskom, Natjoints collaborate to combat violent crimes against Eskom employees
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom says it is working closely with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (Natjoints) Energy Safety & Security Priority Committee to address the rising wave of... 


Transnet hit by chronic Cape Town wind delays during peak season
19th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Transnet is taking measures to overcome strong winds at the Cape Town Container Terminal that have dented its performance during a peak season for fruit exports. The State-owned... 


Namibia tempers oil expectations after recent drilling campaigns
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

Namibia is taking a more cautious view on its long-term oil prospects after the latest exploration wells failed to add to a string of discoveries that started about three years ago. Chevron Corp... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
US Treasury's Bessent to skip G20 meeting in South Africa, sources say
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will skip next week's meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 major economies in Cape Town, South Africa, three sources... 


The Gamsberg zinc mine
Aveng shares details of Moolmans subsidiary's R10.6bn contract at Gamsberg
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

JSE-listed Aveng confirmed on February 19 that its contract mining subsidiary Moolmans had concluded a new 60-month contract, valued at about R10.6-billion, at the Gamsberg zinc mine, in the... 


An image depicting the wind farm
Northam finalises PPA for wheeled wind energy
19th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Platinum group metal (PGM) producer Northam has finalised a power purchase agreement (PPA) with an independent power producer (IPP) to supply wheeled electricity from the 140 MW Karreebosch Wind... 


Glencore, CEO Gary Nagle.
Operationally, 2024 was strong year for Glencore, CEO Gary Nagle highlights
19th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Operationally, 2024 was a strong year for Glencore,  CEO Gary Nagle highlighted on Wednesday, when the London- and Johannesburg-listed diversified mining and marketing company’s industrial assets... 


Koeberg nuclear power station, in the Western Cape
PCC discussion reveals opposing views on nuclear power, despite it being ‘necessary’ for net zero
19th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

International and local associations, as well as various energy experts, agree that achieving net zero in the 44 countries that have committed thereto will be virtually impossible without including... 


Glencore Alloys CEO Japie Fullard.
South Africa’s chromite recovery potential broadened by Glencore, Sibanye deal
19th February 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s chromite recovery potential has been broadened by Wednesday’s joint venture (JV) agreement between Glencore Operations South Africa and Sibanye-Stillwater. “We’ll definitely extend... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Budget postponed to March 12 after GNU Cabinet fails to agree on two-percentage-point VAT hike
19th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

In an unprecedented development, the speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza was forced to postpone the 2025 Budget address by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday. This, after Cabinet failed... 


Speaker Thoko Didiza
South African budget postponed over lack of agreement, Parliament says
19th February 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's national budget, which was meant to be tabled on Wednesday, has been postponed until further notice because of a lack of agreement, the speaker of the National Assembly said on... 


SOLmate COO Jonathan Holden
Fintech SOLmate’s growth highlights demand for new payments technology
19th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital payment platform SOLmate has more than doubled its customer base and its eWallet transaction volumes have grown by up to 500% over the past year, which it says highlight how digital wallets... 


Sugarcane fields
Court dismisses RGS Group’s application to interdict Tongaat Hulett business rescue process
19th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The High Court of South Africa in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed an application brought by investment management company RGS Group Holdings to interdict the implementation of the adopted business... 


Businesses can benefit from running smaller AI tools on local machines
Businesses can benefit from running smaller AI tools on local machines
19th February 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Artificial intelligence models and tools are helping companies and their staff to complete work more easily while leveraging lots of data, and the tools also help companies to better serve their... 


Petrol pumps
Treasury plans measures to offset VAT hike - reports
19th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury will use a series of measures to offset the impact on the poor from a planned increase in value-added tax, Business Day reported, without citing anyone. The steps... 


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