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The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has officially launched its ‘General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2025’ publication, which has been in the works since early 2021. The...
The Energy Intensive Users Group (EIUG) has called for a reopening of the most recent electricity tariff determination, arguing that a R54-billion behind-closed-doors settlement between the...
The unpredictability of particularly US trade policy has become a major factor in global trade, UN Trade and Development (Unctad) has highlighted in its latest 'Global Trade Update'. This was on...
The upcoming Global SME Finance Forum, which is an official side event of the G20 South Africa Presidency, will provide access to international funding solutions and market opportunities for South...
Across Botswana the lines of patients outside government clinics are lengthening, construction companies dependent on state jobs are firing workers and university students are threatening to...
Degraded land, polluted air and water stress pose a direct global economic threat but using natural resources more efficiently could cut pollution by half, one of the World Bank's senior managing...
The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has appointed Precious Mmabakwena Edward as the new head of the Independent Power Producer Office (IPPO). The appointment became effective on...
The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday ahead of the return of US traders from the Labor Day holiday. At 0611 GMT, the rand traded at 17.6450 against the dollar, about 1% weaker...
Petrol prices will drop by 4c/ℓ from September 3, Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has announced. The reduction applies to both unleaded (ULP) and lead replacement petrol...
There is no greater sign of the urgent need for reform of the electricity sector than the way State-owned utility Eskom’s electricity tariffs are set, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe...
The Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) decreased by two points to a headline level of 63 in the third quarter, with respondents having cited foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks and trade...
Nonprofit organisations Sakeliga and the National Employer’s Association of South Africa (NEASA) have announced that they will appeal directly to the Constitutional Court to set aside what they...
The National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have issued a rare joint statement to provide an update regarding the progress being made in ongoing deliberations over the future of...
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined by 1.4 points to 49.5 points in August and returned to contractionary territory. This partially reversed the 2.3-point...
The South African rand was stable in early trade on Monday, before the release of a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey for the local manufacturing sector and vehicle sales data. At 0539 GMT...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has undertaken a trip to Zimbabwe to attend the official opening of the neighbouring country’s Agricultural Show, in its 130th year, as a guest of honour. The Presidency...
Lobby group AfriForum said on Friday that it will consult with its legal team about the constitutionality of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) behind-closed-doors settlement...
The City of Tshwane (which includes Pretoria) has approved a strategic precinct plan for the Tshwane Fresh Product Market and its surrounding neighbourhoods. The precinct was defined as the area...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday launched a G20 experts taskforce to examine global wealth inequality and its impact on growth, poverty and multilateralism – the first initiative...
A well-established local presence is crucial to access global markets in capital equipment exports, highlights industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC) CEO Eric...
Exhibitor innovation took the spotlight at industry event KwaZulu-Natal Industrial Technology Exhibition (KITE) 2025 as industry association South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC)...
The South African rand was little moved on Thursday after the release of higher-than-expected domestic producer inflation figures. At 1045 GMT the rand traded at 17.6625 against the dollar, near...
The Public Servants Association on Thursday urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to fast-track the forensic investigation into the Government Pensions Administration Agency to restore stability...
Companies across South Africa’s steel value chain are gearing up to submit responses to a preliminary determination by the International Trade Commission of South Africa (Itac) that proposes the...
The South African rand slipped on Wednesday, as the dollar made a tentative rebound, while concerns lingered over the independence of the US Federal Reserve. By 0925 GMT the rand was trading at...
Bulk water utility Rand Water has announced that it will reduce bulk water supply to the Merafong municipality, in Gauteng, by a further 20% after the parties were unable to find a solution to the...
South African food inflation accelerated again in July, the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) think tank has pointed out in its latest 'Food Inflation Brief'. The increase was 5.7%...
The small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) of South Africa contribute about 35%, or R2.5-trillion, of the country's yearly GDP, account for 50% of all formal employment and create 60% of...
Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber said on Tuesday that his department is moving at “light speed” to take a department that has long been maligned as almost the symbol of government...
The South African rand was little moved in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data that will shed light on the country's economic outlook. At 0536 GMT the rand...
Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi has confirmed that the JSE-listed group has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) for an electricity trading licence, and is also planning to take...
South African petrochemical firm Sasol is working to contain the impact of higher tariffs on its chemical exports to the US, Chief Financial Officer Walt Bruns said on Monday, saying they could...
Energy and chemicals group Sasol reports that construction of its coal destoning plant has been completed and that the facility, which should be ramped up to full production by December, is...
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement on August 22 that 11 train operating companies have been allocated rail slots across 41 routes and six corridors marks an important step toward...
JSE-listed Hulamin’s financial results for the six months ended 30 June have revealed that the company’s earnings are under significant pressure, resulting in decisive portfolio restructuring to...
Back from his trip to Japan, where he attended the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa underscored the importance of the forum to...
South Africa’s National Treasury and the heads of its top banks discussed the risk the country may be cut off from SWIFT, the international payments system, if US lawmakers impose sanctions,...
South Africa’s financial watchdog is preparing new rules for the over-the-counter derivatives market that will require certain products to be cleared by a central counterparty to improve...
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