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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... 


AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
AMSA may initiate wind down of longs unit well ahead of Sept deferral deadline
14th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) says it may begin taking operational steps to prepare for the wind down of its beleaguered long-products business well ahead of the current September 30 deadline –... 


US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
G20 agenda eclipsed as Bessent skips South Africa meeting again
14th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

For the second time this year, the world’s most powerful finance ministers gather in South Africa without the presence of the US Treasury Secretary. Scott Bessent will skip the Group of 20 again... 


South African exports to America could slump by up to $2.3bn under new tariffs
South African exports to America could slump by up to $2.3bn under new tariffs
14th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Econometric modelling of the impact on South Africa of US tariffs  – including the proposed 30% reciprocal tariff on all non-exempted goods, the 25% tariff on automotives and automotive components,... 


Police minister Senzo Mchunu
Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations
13th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed police minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave of absence on Sunday, following accusations by a top police official that he had colluded with a criminal syndicate... 


oil barrels
Global oil supply outpaces demand growth as inventories, geopolitical tensions rise – report
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) July 2025 ‘Oil Market Report’, global oil demand is forecast to rise by 700 000 bbl/d this year, marking its lowest increase since 2009,... 


pretoria skyline
TEDA’s new business plan sets targets to reverse declining investment facilitation
11th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The City of Tshwane’s multiparty coalition government has approved the Tshwane Economic Development Agency’s (TEDA’s) new business plan, which seeks to improve investment facilitation for the... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
Solar PV installations expected to recover strongly this year after marked decline
11th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) is expecting the domestic market to recover this year to the record installation levels achieved two years ago, following a marked... 


South Africa to continue talks with US on 30% tariff
South Africa to continue talks with US on 30% tariff
11th July 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the implications of a 30% tariff imposed by the US on imports from South Africa from August 1. 


A generic image of compressors
Dry-running hydrogen compressors’ performance overhauled
11th July 2025

A plant in South Africa, which was losing up to 20% of output owing to frequent downtime over more than ten years, experienced a turnaround in performance owing to a range of solutions from global... 


Ramokgopa outlines plan for blended-finance structure to meet 2030 universal access goal
Ramokgopa outlines plan for blended-finance structure to meet 2030 universal access goal
10th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has provided the outline for an overhauled universal access strategy that employs a blended financing approach to electrify, by 2030, the... 


Operation Vulindlela quarterly report shows progress in Phase II
10th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A progress report on the implementation of economic reform through Operation Vulindlela for the first quarter of the 2025/26 fiscal year, published on July 10, demonstrates sustained progress in... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump sells shift from 'aid to trade' in White House meeting with African leaders
10th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump told leaders from five African nations on Wednesday that he was shifting the US approach to the continent from aid to trade and that the United States is a better partner for... 


Citrus
US tariffs on South Africa set to hit white farmers Trump has embraced
10th July 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump's threatened 30% tariff on South African exports is set to deal an economic blow to a community he has vocally and controversially championed: white farmers. Citing false... 


African Central Banks weigh policy options amid Trump’s tariffs
10th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Key African economies are set to stake out different approaches to interest rates in the coming weeks as they gauge the impact of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff proposals and their domestic... 


Shipping containers
Africa sees best trade growth in developing world during the first half of this year
9th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa was the only region in the developing world to register growth in trade during the first half of this year (1H25), UN Trade & Development (much better known by its abbreviation, Unctad) has... 


A construction site
DBSA, China Development Bank sign $293m loan facility agreement
9th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and infrastructure investment and financing provider China Development Bank (CDB) have signed a $293-million loan facility agreement to support... 


Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay
Grid, market and skills identified by energy council as key reform priorities
9th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Energy Council of South Africa CEO James Mackay has highlighted three priorities for the organisation, whose public and private member companies have seconded some 300 professionals to support the... 


Poverty
South Africa’s low growth leaves citizens poorer than global average, Investec says
9th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s anaemic economic growth since 2010 has left its population significantly poorer than the global average, according to Investec Wealth & Investment International. “You can see a... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Godongwana says decision on inflation-target policy is his and will not be made in haste
9th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana used his Budget Vote address to underline that the responsibility for setting the inflation-target policy resided with himself and indicated that any changes to... 


US tariffs creating fear, but the situation could still be remedied – Parsons
8th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

While there is a great deal of fear at the moment, South Africa is not without remedies, North-West University Business School’s Professor Raymond Parsons has said in response to the decision by US... 


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DA calls for review of Expropriation Act, BBBEE Act amid US tariffs
8th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement on the US tariffs, the Democratic Alliance (DA) called for amendments to the Expropriation Act that renew confidence in the protection of private... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump talk during what was a hostile Oval Office meeting on May 21
South Africa will continue to pursue trade deal with US despite Trump’s letter confirming 30% tariff
8th July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the US after having received a letter... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump announces 30% tariff on South African exports to the US from Aug 1
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US President Donald Trump on July 7 informed South Africa of its intention to impose a 30% tariff on South African products exported to the US, separate from sectoral tariffs, from August 1. This... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


US President Donald Trump
Trump sets Aug 1 start for tariffs ahead of Wednesday deadline
7th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump plans to announce trade deals and deliver tariff warnings on Monday, as countries negotiated through the weekend to avoid the highest punitive measures on their exports to... 


The JSE's offices in Rosebank
JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs see more upside for South African stocks
7th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African stocks are poised to extend their rally in the second half, buoyed by an improving outlook for the domestic economy and supportive monetary policy, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.... 


SA President Cyril Ramaphosa & US President Donald Trump
South Africa says it is not anti-American after Trump's Brics tariff threat
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa is not anti-American and still wants to negotiate a trade deal with the United States, a trade ministry spokesperson said, after US President Donald Trump threatened an extra 10%... 


BRICS country Presidents meet in Brazil
Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil
7th July 2025 By: Reuters

President Donald Trump said the US will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the "Anti-American policies" of the BRICS group of developing nations, whose... 


Citrus
Trump tariffs sour the fortunes of South Africa’s citrus farmers
7th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labelled “Produce of South Africa.” They... 


Hudaco CEO Graham Dunford
Hudaco CEO pleased with company’s turnover amid ‘tough’ operating environment
4th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Although JSE-listed industrial and automotive parts distributor Hudaco endured a difficult six months to May 31, CEO Graham Dunford is pleased that the company managed to achieve a turnover of... 


Kelp farm
Freeport Saldanha to house first alginate production site in Southern Africa
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone, or Freeport Saldanha, has announced an agreement to establish Southern Africa’s first alginate production plant. A company called Alkelp will develop... 


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