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,... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

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.... 

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... 

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... 

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... 

A panel of Africa experts on Tuesday urged the Group of 20 major economies to step up oversight of credit rating agencies, which they accused of using flawed and opaque methodologies that increase... 

A cross-industry survey of anti-fraud professionals found that 77% of respondents reported an acceleration in deepfake social engineering over the past 24 months; and that 28% of respondents expect... 

Stakeholders in Africa’s superyacht industry have formed the African Superyacht Working Group, with the aim of rolling out an African superyacht growth strategy. A superyacht is a large, luxury... 

Automotive manufacturer Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) completed the production of its two-millionth VW Polo – a smoky grey Polo destined for Australia that rolled off the production line at its... 

Pork producer Eskort has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range. The new equipment has been installed at... 

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe said the country must shake off its reputation for high crime levels if it wants to attract more investment. “Part of our challenge is crime,” Motsepe said... 

Trade conditions remained in negative territory in October, with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) Trade Conditions Survey at 46, below the neutral level of 50. The average... 

Africa’s ample natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent’s role in global economic growth, sustainable development and the energy transition,... 

Industrial equipment rental, sales and service company A Square Forklift on November 14 held an event to commemorate a new partnership with forklifts, platform trucks, tractors and intralogistics... 

JSE-listed Telkom on Tuesday reported growth in earnings for the six months ended September 30, underpinned by the company’s data-led strategy. The group’s earnings before interest, tax,... 

Leaders from the Group of 20 nations will take decisive action to reform the global financial architecture and make other key decisions at their annual summit this week, despite US President Donald... 

South Africa’s defence acquisitions and research and development (R&D) agency Armscor has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its South Korean counterpart, the Defence Acquisition... 

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has declined to create a rebate provision for copper sulphate used in the manufacture of animal feed, concluding that the... 

Fuel retail company Puma Energy has appointed Amanda Lopez as South Africa GM to lead its operations in the country, as it aims to expand its presence and customer offering. “Amanda’s deep... 

The new regulations requiring buildings to display their energy performance certificates (EPCs), which rate their energy-use efficiency, at entrances come into force on December 7. While... 

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has approved the launch of platinum and palladium futures and options contracts on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange, Heraeus reports. The contracts will... 

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) acting CEO Blake Mosley-Lefatola has questioned the motives of whistleblowers that continue to raise serious allegations about developments at the... 

The South African rand was subdued in early trade on Tuesday, as a stronger dollar prompted investors to stay away from riskier assets, while local traders remained cautious ahead of key economic... 

Industrial equipment company Barloworld has reported a sharp increase in free cash flow for the 12 months to September 30, even as earnings declined and the company cancelled its final dividend....