The South African Reserve Bank will likely cut interest rates three more times before ending its current easing cycle, according to a survey. Most of the 14 economists canvassed by Bloomberg,... 

In this opinion article, Harald Winkler and Tracey Davies argue that suspending the carbon tax, which is reportedly under consideration by government, would be a reckless, self-defeating retreat... 

Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations and the efficient discharge at a transfer point requires a holistic approach with several... 

Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed for each wind farm, says engineering... 

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 

Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension... 

Despite continued pressure on South Africa’s logistics network, FedEx Sub-Saharan Africa is managing cross-border risks through detailed line-haul planning, ensuring vehicles are appropriately... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directly intervened in the dispute over Eskom’s unbundling plan, announcing in his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) that the independent Transmission System... 

Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in December Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) Industry Statistics director Nicolai Claassen has reported. The largest negative contributions... 

Eskom has raised a slew of legal and technical issues with the draft trading rules being considered for approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) and has indicated that it... 

International financial institution the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as part of its yearly consultation with South Africa, has found that its economy has proven resilient thus far, owing to... 

Multilateral finance institution the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed a Master Risk... 

The South African rand softened in early trade on Thursday as investors awaited statistics agency data and President Cyril Ramaphosa's annual State of the Nation address to gain a clearer picture... 

Two experts hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) during a webinar on February 11 agreed that small-scale food system actors have a crucial role to play in alleviating poverty in... 

Industry nonprofit the Small Business Institute (SBI) has called for faster implementation of agreed policies and laws to improve job-creating growth and calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to... 

Concerns about crime, the future of their children and career prospects have driven more than 1-million rich and well-educated South Africans to emigrate, a new report shows. Nearly half of the 1... 

The South African rand gained against a weaker dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as investors digested disappointing retail sales figures and waited for a key labour market report from the US. At... 

A large-scale hybrid solar and battery project, underpinned by a landmark 25-year private power purchase agreement (PPA) with Sasol and Air Liquide, has achieved financial close and is targeting to... 

While South Africa has made progress since forming the Government of National Unity (GNU) in 2024, particularly in electricity and logistics reform, these incomplete achievements fall short of... 

The Maritime Business Chamber (MBC) has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to prioritise South Africa’s maritime sector in his upcoming 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 12,... 

The head of Discovery Green, the renewable-energy trading unit of JSE-listed Discovery, is forecasting that trader‑led wheeling will become the dominant commercial model in the South African... 

Non-profit organisation Corruption Watch on Tuesday called for renewed political leadership on anti-corruption; the protection of civic spaces with an end to attacks on journalists, whistleblowers... 

Goldman Sachs Group expects a busy year of deals for South Africa as the continent’s largest economy starts to benefit from structural reforms and rides a commodities-boom wave. “We expect activity... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dipak Patel as deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) for a tenure running from 2026 to 2030 in line with Section 10 (8) of the... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday applauded the turnaround of South African Revenue Service, saying its rebuilding illustrates the value of Commissions of Inquiry. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly... 

The South African rand began the new week firmer in early trade on Monday, boosted mainly by stronger yellow precious metal prices. At 0638 GMT, the rand traded at 15.97 against the dollar, roughly... 

South Africa and China have signed a framework trade and investment agreement aimed at providing duty-free access to the Chinese market to more South African products and facilitating Chinese... 

The South African rand strengthened in volatile early trade on Friday, as the dollar moved towards its best week since November. At 0745 GMT the rand traded at 16.2175 against the dollar, up about... 

JSE-listed Sasol has warned that its earnings for the six months ended December 31, 2025, are expected to fall sharply, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to decline by between 89% and 99%... 

Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) reported a smaller headline loss of R3.4-billion in 2025 relative to the loss of R5.1-billion posted in 2024 after having closed its long-steel... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain... 

Washington's one-year extension of its preferential trade programme for Africa will deliver only a short-lived reprieve for the continent, analysts said, with South Africa's inclusion remaining... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended and expressed pride in his use of the term “vaccine apartheid” to describe global Covid-19 vaccine distribution, while analysts, historians and public health... 

South Africa will increase the national minimum wage for this year by more than the rate of inflation and exceeding the expectations of businesses and analysts. The hourly minimum will rise 5% to... 

South Africa's private sector business conditions stabilised in January after a challenging end to 2025, as demand steadied and price pressures eased, an S&P Global survey showed on Wednesday. The... 

A project management office (PMO) has been established to support the implementation of the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (Sarem) – the country’s industrialisation strategy for the... 

Amid a national maintenance “crisis” and slow delivery against government’s R1-trillion infrastructure commitment, Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) believes it has now become urgent for...