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President Cyril Ramaphosa receiving the B20 communiqué and talking stick from B20 chair Mxolisi Mgojo at the conclusion of the B20 Summit
Ramaphosa doubles down on ‘Equality, Solidarity and Sustainability’ theme in B20 address
20th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa doubled down on South Africa’s G20 Presidency theme of ‘Equality, Solidarity and Sustainability’ in an address to the B20 on the eve of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in... 


Mine-to-market outline of platinum-catalysed electric car progression.
Mining Weekly driven around Joburg in platinum-based hydrogen fuel cell electric car
20th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Mining Weekly as well several B20 and G20 visitors were this week chauffeured around Johannesburg in a platinum-catalysed hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that journalists attending South... 


An image of Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa at the B20
Collaboration highlighted as pivotal to pursue infrastructure development for minerals
20th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Unlocking Africa’s resources potential requires infrastructure development and this should be pursued collaboratively, Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said on the second... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South African key rate lowered at first decision under new inflation target
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank cut its main lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% on Thursday at the first meeting since its inflation target was lowered, easing concerns that the new target would... 


Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
Volvo Trucks launches stop-start engine technology, and it’s coming to SA
20th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Trucks has added engine stop-start functionality to its truck line-up. The Swedish truck maker says this is a world-first for the heavy-duty truck industry, in a move that promises to cut... 


Cape Town works to beat the heat as it appoints its first Chief Heat Officer
Cape Town works to beat the heat as it appoints its first Chief Heat Officer
20th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town has become the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer (CHO). Cities such as Los Angeles and Athens already have CHOs. 


Reunert’s stronger H2 boosts muted FY25 results
Reunert’s stronger H2 boosts muted FY25 results
20th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

JSE-listed Reunert on Thursday posted a 5% decline in headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations from 685c in 2024 to 649c for the year ended September 30. However, a stronger... 


Major international aviation safety electronics conference held in South Africa
20th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Federation of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Associations (IFATSEA) recently held its 53rd General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS)... 


A LATAM aircraft
Cape Town secures another new international air route, to South America
20th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Public-private partnership initiative Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) welcomes the announcement by major South American airline group LATAM that it will institute a direct service between Cape Town and... 


food market
ASSAf launches Food Safety Forum to improve nationwide food system safety
20th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To help address the multifaceted nature of food safety in South Africa and the need to address challenges across the supply chain for improved public health, the Academy of Science of South Africa... 


US President Donald Trump
African businesses plot Trump-proof path as confidence builds
20th November 2025 By: Bloomberg

African nations are starting to adjust to Donald Trump’s new world order and investors are taking notice. Since returning to the White House in January, the US president has halted most aid to the... 


Rand currency
South African rand weakens ahead of interest rate decision
20th November 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand slipped in early trade on Thursday, as investors looked ahead to the central bank's interest rate decision, the first meeting since the finance minister officially confirmed... 


The 2Africa cable installation
2Africa subsea cable system completed, activated
20th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The core 2Africa subsea cable system, the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system, linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia and Europe, has been completed... 


An image of Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Anglo American CEO proffers suggestions for effective collaboration to drive economic growth
19th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Growing economies in a way that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive requires partnerships, as none of government, business or civil society can solve systemic challenges alone. The was... 


Sharp rise in identity, AI-driven cyberattacks in Africa, as AI shifts attacker tactics - Check Point
19th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Cybersecurity company Check Point’s 'African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025' shows a sharp rise in cyberattacks across the continent and a major shift in the tactics of attackers that... 


An image of International Finance Corporation Africa VP Ethiopis Tafara delivering the keynote address at the B20 Summit
B20 calls for cooperation to create sustainable jobs in Africa
19th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Creating jobs and promoting shared prosperity requires cooperation and, by mobilising all resources and acting collectively, the challenge of low employment can be turned into opportunity,... 


Bidvest International Logistics opens new pharmaceutical warehouse at OR Tambo airport
19th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Transport and logistics company Bidvest International Logistics (BIL) has opened a new pharmaceutical warehouse in OR Tambo International Airport, in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, to meet the... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes DAA endorsement to tackle R105bn municipal arrear debt
19th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s formal endorsement of the Distribution Agency Agreement (DAA) intervention for addressing municipal arrear debt, which had climbed to... 


Construction of the new, larger dewatering facility at Wildevoëlvlei WWTW
Cape Town’s Wildevoëlvlei wastewater facility in R280m upgrade
19th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) is investing R280-million to upgrade its Wildevoëlvlei wastewater treatment works (WWTW) in Kommetjie. Constructed in 1977, the Wildevoëlvlei WWTW services Fish Hoek,... 


A Boeing 777 in Emirates' livery
Emirates announces enhanced codeshare agreement with SAA, adds third daily flight to Cape Town
19th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- (UAE-) based global major airline Emirates has announced that, with effect from July 1 next year, it will operate a third daily flight on its Dubai-Cape Town route.... 


Sungrow's latest battery energy storage system
Storage specialist Sungrow launches new commercial, industrial BESS models
19th November 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Chinese solar and storage solutions manufacturer Sungrow has launched new models of commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage systems (BESS), which improve on their predecessor models,... 


Globeleq construction MD Stefan van Niekerk
Globeleq appoints construction MD
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Independent African power company Globeleq has appointed Stefan van Niekerk as its new MD of construction, effective November 1. With more than two decades of experience in the African power... 


Wesgro signage at the launch of the latest Betway SA20 season
Wesgro using cricket to attract Indian tourists to the Western Cape
19th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Western Cape trade, tourism and investment promotion agency Wesgro is using cricket to promote international tourism to the province in particular but also to the country in general. It did so by... 


Luggage on an airport carousel
ACSA adds baggage-tracking feature to its mobile app
19th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has introduced a real-time baggage-tracking feature to its mobile app, enabling passengers to monitor the progress of their checked-in baggage from... 


Consumer
South African consumer inflation quickens to 3.6% y/y in October
19th November 2025 By: Reuters

South African inflation rose slightly in October, but by less than expected, prompting analysts to predict Thursday's interest rate decision by the central bank was likely to be a close call.... 


Nersa initiates first municipal tariff review following adverse court ruling
Nersa initiates first municipal tariff review following adverse court ruling
19th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has initiated the review process for municipal tariff applications for the 2026/27 financial year, which begins on July 1 2026, setting a... 


A hydropower plant
PowerChina targets Africa for renewables-focused growth
19th November 2025 By: Reuters

China's state-owned Power Construction Corp (PowerChina) is aiming for significant growth in Africa, focusing on renewable energy projects as part of its overseas expansion strategy, a company... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
Balanced 2026 platinum market forecast dependent on trade tension let-up
19th November 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The platinum market is expected to move to being in balance in 2026 – but this is contingent on a lessening of the trade tensions that have accentuated this year’s substantial platinum market... 


BMW South Africa says local PHEV production is going strong
BMW South Africa says local PHEV production is going strong
19th November 2025

Automaker BMW South Africa has shared a peek inside its world-class assembly operations in Rosslyn, where it produces the X3, as well as the X3 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from October last... 


TNPA acting CE Phyllis Difeto and Umhlathuze mayor Councillor Xolani Ngwezi
TNPA renews MoU with uMhlathuze to enhance Richards Bay
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the City of uMhlathuze in KwaZulu-Natal have renewed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two entities first signed in 2018 to strengthen... 


Air Côte d’Ivoire orders Embraer jetliners to modernise its fleet
18th November 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazil-based global major aerospace group Embraer has announced that Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the West African State of Côte d’Ivoire, has ordered four E175 small... 


First Walmart store in South Africa to open in Clearwater Mall on Nov 22
18th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

US-based retail multinational Walmart will open its first branded store in South Africa on November 22, at Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, marking its official entry into the country.... 


Paschal Donohoe appointed World Bank MD, chief knowledge officer
18th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

International development organisation the World Bank Group has appointed Paschal Donohoe as MD and chief knowledge officer, effective November 24. Donohoe has served as Ireland's Minister for... 


The Presidency’s project management office head Rudi Dicks
Presidency official links reforms to lifting fixed investment to 20% of GDP
18th November 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Raising gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) to between 18% and 20% of GDP is key to lifting growth to the 3% target, The Presidency’s project management office head Rudi Dicks argues. While also... 


Three more sluice gates opened at Vaal dam
Three more sluice gates opened at Vaal dam
18th November 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on Tuesday opened three more sluice gates at the Vaal dam, further increasing outflow at the dam following the opening of five gates on Monday. As the... 


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