Research group Lightstone says women in South Africa are catching up to men in financed car purchases, while they already lead in homeownership – shifts which reflect their growing socio-economic... 

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation is expected to quicken over the next couple of months before cooling and that if it holds at current levels its forecasts predict... 

There has been progress on the Giyani Water Intervention Programme, in Mopani district, Limpopo, with completion expected in September 2025, Cabinet said on Thursday. Currently 90.23% complete, the... 

South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS’s) Water Services Amendment Bill and National Water Amendment Bill. The Bills will now be sent to Parliament. 

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Friday, as investors awaited details of President Cyril Ramaphosa's telephone call with his US counterpart President Donald Trump on bilateral... 

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the coming into force of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US and how government and businesses plan to navigate... 

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

With the continuation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond its expiry next month in serious doubt as the administration of re-elected US President Donald Trump shifts decisively... 

State-owned Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM), a joint venture operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32, have signed a ten-year contract under the third phase of the Manganese... 

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink and US-based aircraft leasing, management and finance group Azorra have finalised their agreement, under which Airlink will lease ten new Embraer... 

A 155 MW Mpumalanga wind energy project has reached financial close, following the signing of a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between Seriti Green and licensed energy trader Energy... 

Goods that are produced locally using locally sourced materials are likely to have higher production costs. This has a bearing on taxation and, if goods are to be sourced locally, there needs to be... 

Paper and pulp manufacturer Sappi reported a loss of $33-million for the third financial quarter of the year, compared with the profit of $51-million reported for the third quarter of its 2024... 

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties and airline FlySafair have launched SmartFlight, an initiative that allows businesses signing new leases of three years or more in... 

JSE-listed Blue Label on Thursday said that its earnings are expected to increase by more than 20% in the year ended May 31, 2025. Earnings a share for period under review are expected to increase... 

The water storage levels of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) is currently at a healthy 101%, reflecting only a slight dip from the previous reading of 101.2%, indicating continued stability... 

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa) have called on the South African government to urgently intervene to protect the national energy reform programme in... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has, on August 7, published draft regulations aimed at prohibiting the production, distribution, sale, import and export of plastic... 

The South African government will on Monday August 11 unveil the support measures for companies and workers affected by the imposition of 30% reciprocal tariffs by the US on South African exports... 

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and software enterprise Chooose, have entered an agreement that will expand market... 

More detailed discussions will take place between South African and US trade negotiating teams, following a telephone discussion between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump on... 

The minute that Eskom gives Khwelamet an economically feasible power price, the refurbishing of two of the four furnaces at the dormant former Metalloys plant in Meyerton will begin and take six to... 

Telecommunications group MTN expects to report an increase in earnings for the six months ended June 30, driven by strong performances from MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The JSE-listed group, which... 

The US has sent letters to at least a handful of countries urging them to reject the goal of a global pact that includes limits on plastic production and plastic chemical additives at the start of... 

Fibre infrastructure company DFA is nearing the completion of the first phase of its national network upgrade and future-proofing project, which started in 2023 and has cost more than R800-million... 

Outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has highlighted the successes of the institution. His term of office ends on September 1. The bank has maintained a AAA... 

Transnet has announced that employment of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Pepi Silinga was terminated effective July 16 by "mutual agreement". Silinga, who joined TNPA from the... 

Global investment manager Ninety One says State-owned entity (SOE) Transnet’s turnaround signals a new era for South Africa’s logistics and infrastructure investment. With reforms under way and... 

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) reports strong interest in its recently launch three-day educational programme to prepare potential participants for the launch next year of... 

As part of an ongoing organisational transformation, State-owned Sentech has appointed several new leaders to drive a shift in its operating model towards a business and customer-focused model that... 

AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) describes the development of hydrogen light-vehicles as “on hold” in its newest AFS Monthly report. Over the last quarter century, hydrogen, especially through fuel... 

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) held a Special Commission Working Session with Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George on August 5 to receive an update on the draft... 

During the first half of this year, diversified mining and marketing group Glencore continued to optimise the business and position it for further value accretive growth, CEO Gary Nagle reported on... 

Industry body Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the finalists of the 2025 Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, which honour outstanding projects, organisations and individuals...