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Goldman, Investec see room for three S Africa rate cuts in 2025
Updated 10 minutes ago By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s tame inflation has created room for the central bank to cut interest rates at each of its three remaining meetings this year, according to Goldman Sachs and Investec Bank. Annual... 


South Africa’s TARS is taking a chainsaw to wasteful spending
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is unleashing its own version of the US Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to cut programs deemed as wasteful or not aligned with government policy. A mechanism called... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
South Africa to amend Budget process after political wrangling
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to revamp its 2026 budget-preparation process after political wrangling saw this year’s proposal altered twice. “South Africa’s current budget process has not... 


Renewable energy projects retained cost advantage over fossil fuels in 2024 – Irena
23rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Solar PV power projects were 41% cheaper on average than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives in 2024, while onshore wind projects were 53% cheaper on average than fossil fuel projects, the... 


consumers
South Africa inflation hits four-month high before rate meeting
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African inflation quickened to a four-month high in June, complicating the central bank’s task as it prepares to review interest rates. Consumer prices rose 3% from a year earlier, compared... 


Economies in Africa that are not resources-based outperform those that are
23rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Market research and intelligence company BMI has lowered its forecast headline growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa for this year to 3.7%, from its earlier projection of 3.8%, but points out that... 


Defy CEO Mustafa Soylu
Defy to invest an additional R500m in South Africa over next five years
22nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African home appliance manufacturer Defy will invest an additional R500-million in its local operations over the next five years, CEO Mustafa Soylu said on July 22. Speaking at an event at... 


Maputo port
Mozambique’s Maputo port sees sharp drop in volumes after unrest
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mozambique’s Maputo port suffered a steep drop in shipments during the first half of the year amid trade uncertainties and social unrest, according to the company that runs its operations. The... 


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Unctad says commodity-dependent countries are missing out on fiscal benefits of value addition
22nd July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

While commodities are a vital engine for global trade, it is value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies, says United Nations Trade and Development (Unctad). The share... 


Ibex, formerly Steinhoff, sells entire Pepkor stake for R28bn
22nd July 2025 By: Reuters

Ibex Investment Holdings, formerly known as Steinhoff International, sold its entire 28% stake in South Africa's clothing retailer Pepkor for $1.5-billion through an accelerated book-building... 


Buti Manamela
Buti Manamela to replace Nkabane as higher education Minister
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, who is facing accusations that she misled parliament, eight days after he suspended a close cabinet ally for... 


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Transnet credit rating downgrade a ‘damning indictment’ of the utility’s failed leadership, Mavuso says
21st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The decision by ratings agency S&P Global to downgrade State-owned enterprise (SOE) Transnet’s credit rating was disappointing news for those in business eager to see the utility performing better,... 


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South Africa moves closer to exiting dirty-money list in October
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is edging closer to leaving a global financial watchdog’s so-called gray list in October, with a team of assessors scheduled to visit the nation this month. The Financial Action Task... 


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Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


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G20 finance chiefs approach consensus in South Africa despite US tariff tensions
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Finance chiefs of G20 countries were close to agreeing a common position on trade and other global challenges on Friday, which would be the first since US President Donald Trump's election victory... 


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UK’s Reeves announces South Africa infrastructure partnership to boost investment
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an infrastructure partnership with the South African government to boost investment in Africa’s biggest economy. The pact, announced in the South African port... 


The flags of G20 countries
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump... 


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Contractor champions proactive approach to dust suppression
18th July 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Dust, especially from demolition activity, can contain harmful substances and exacerbate respiratory issues, thereby highlighting the importance of being proactive in adequately implementing... 


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Firm outlines evolving dust control framework
18th July 2025

The cumulative health effects of prolonged dust exposure, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, have now positioned dust as a serious environmental and occupational hazard, resulting... 


Architectural associations combine to address municipal planning approvals crisis
17th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s various architectural bodies have agreed to jointly create a Technical Task Team (TTT) to assist municipalities to deal with their dysfunctional planning approvals processes. These... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
G20 nearing deal on communique, Godongwana says
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the Group of 20 advanced economies are nearing a deal on a communiqué. “We are closer to a making a deal and achieving a consensus that will emerge as a... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
G20 finance chiefs confront uncertainty amid Trump’s trade war
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa called for greater cooperation among the Group of 20 advanced economies, as finance ministers and central bank governors gathered under the cloud of US President Donald Trump’s trade... 


Powerlines
Nersa outlines 11-month process for finalising electricity trading rules
17th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

In a belated move, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has announced an 11-month process to set rules for electricity trading, having already licensed ten trading entities, while... 


Durban
G20 finance chiefs to meet under tariff cloud in South Africa
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

G20 finance chiefs will meet in South Africa on Thursday under the shadow of President Donald Trump's tariff threats and questions over their ability to tackle global challenges together. The club,... 


beneficiation plant
Lack of collaboration between African nations preventing critical minerals beneficiation capability
16th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Mobile phones help to boost formal savings in low- and middle-income countries
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries have bank or other financial accounts, leading to a rise in formal saving, says the World Bank Group in its 'Global Findex 2025' report.... 


Japanese ratings agency gives the Africa Finance Corporation an A+ rating
16th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development finance institution, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has been given a long-term issuer credit rating of A+ by the Japan Credit Rating Agency... 


Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
Trump's tariffs put 100 000 jobs at risk in South Africa, Kganyago says
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100 000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on... 


BII, Napsa and Swedfund launch entity to support SME financing in Zambia
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

UK development finance institution British International Investment (BII), Zambia’s National Pension Scheme Authority (Napsa) and Swedish development finance institution Swedfund have launched the... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Mashatile touts 'resilient' supply chain opportunities with China
16th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday expressed confidence in potential opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth between South Africa and China, noting that both countries can... 


Trevor Manuel
Issues on the agenda at the G20 finance meeting in South Africa
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Group of 20 finance officials meet in South Africa from Thursday amid trade tensions, a global economic slowdown and Washington's threat to withdraw from multilateral organisations. President Cyril... 


Gwede Mantashe
Mantashe appointed acting Police Minister
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe acting Police Minister until Professor Firoz Cachalia assumes the role of acting Police Minister at... 


B20 South Africa to place spotlight on manufacturing, supply chains, global trade reform
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

This year’s B20 has given manufacturing a special prominence that previous B20s had not done, B20 South Africa head of secretariat Anthony Costa said at the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Manufacturing the key to Africa’s economic future amid global instability, Maile says
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Given the current global geopolitical instability, Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says it is becoming increasingly evident that the future of Africa lies in its... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Tariffs, China deflation cloud South Africa CPI, Kganyago says
15th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African central bank chief Lesetja Kganyago flagged that dollar depreciation because of US tariffs and deflation in China are clouding the outlook for inflation locally ahead of a... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Bessent no-show, Brics tensions set to cast shadow over Durban G20 meeting
15th July 2025 By: Reuters

Another no-show by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's tariff threats and rising tensions between Washington and Brics countries all look set to overshadow this week's meeting of... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Narend Singh
Singh outlines six priority areas for G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

In his opening address at the second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting, which was held in the Kruger National Park, in Mpumalanga, on July 14, Forestry,... 


Property Point and eTTP founder Shawn Theunissen
US tariffs highlight urgent need to support small businesses
14th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

As concerns mount over the announcement of a 30% tariff on most South African goods entering the US, business development service Entrepreneurship to the Point (eTTP) has called for urgent support... 


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