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Aurik chairperson Jackie Mathebula
Aurik motivates for ESD monitoring for impact, secures general agreement from officials
27th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South African companies spent about R150-billion on enterprise and supplier development (ESD) over the past five years, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) only account for 34% to 40% of... 


Rand Currency
South African assets start week firmer on investor optimism after 'grey list' exit
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand, bonds and stocks were on the front foot in early trade on Monday, as domestically-focussed investors reflected on the country's removal from the global financial crime watch... 


Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibian president takes over ministry of mines, energy and industry
27th October 2025 By: Reuters

Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has removed Natangwe Ithete from his posts as deputy prime minister and minister of industry, mines and energy, the presidency said in a statement on... 


Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber
South Africa boosts deportations amid jobs crisis, Schreiber says
24th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is pushing to deport more undocumented migrants who compete with citizens for jobs in an economy with one of the highest unemployment rates globally, the minister overseeing the... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Lower CPI goal may save S Africa R900-billion in debt costs
24th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago emphasised the benefits of a lower inflation goal, saying it could save the government as much as R900-billion over a decade in debt-service costs. “What we... 


Sandton skyline
BlackRock backs South African bonds amid US debt concerns
24th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African local-currency government bonds are becoming a top pick for investors seeking an alternative to US Treasuries amid worries about a weaker dollar and rising government debt, according... 


Power lines
South Africa’s R440bn grid build draws Adani, Chinese firms
23rd October 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s R440-billion transmission grid expansion programme has attracted interest from international developers, including a company owned by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and Chinese... 


Rand
South African rand muted as traders eye possible 'grey' list exit
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

The rand was flat in early trade on Thursday, as cautious investors awaited news on South Africa's possible removal from the Financial Action Task Force's "grey" list, along with key US inflation... 


R5
South African rand slips after local inflation uptick
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand slipped on Wednesday after September headline inflation ticked up, but the increase was smaller than expected, bolstering the case for the central bank to resume rate cuts.... 


The Nuweveld Wind Farm site in the upper Karoo region of the Western Cape
Mega 720 MW Karoo wind project, with 100-km self-build powerline, moves towards construction
22nd October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

A mega-scale wind project, which includes a 100-km self-build transmission line to connect into the national grid, is steadily advancing towards construction, which is currently anticipated to... 


consumer
South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's headline inflation rate edged up in September, but the increase was smaller than expected and economists said they thought the central bank could restart interest rate cuts soon.... 


DP World sub-Saharan Africa CEO and MD Mohammed Akoojee
Africa has opportunity to develop greater trade-based economies, panel finds
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African countries are seeing a measurable improvement in trade with other African countries, as well as in exports abroad, although challenges around the viability and competitiveness of new... 


Cyril Ramaphosa and Enoch Godongwana
Ramaphosa appoints Godongwana acting President amid back-to-back travels
21st October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as acting President, from October 21 to 27. Ramaphosa is undertaking consecutive international visits in the coming days,... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA calls for immediate implementation of IRP2025
21st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has called for the immediate implementation of the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), which it says recognises solar PV as a... 


imported steel sheets
Itac finds Chinese steel dumping but no provisional duties yet
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has made a preliminary finding that certain steel products imported from China are being dumped and are causing material... 


JHB skyline
Fitch expects South Africa to set 3% inflation target in November
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

Fitch Ratings expects South Africa to announce a revised 3% inflation target during November's medium-term budget policy statement, a senior analyst said on Tuesday. Central bank Governor Lesetja... 


Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola
Lamola cites 'positive vibes' on AGOA
21st October 2025 By: Reuters

Trade talks between South Africa and the United States are "very positive", and there is hope that the US congress could renew a key free trade agreement with the continent before the end of the... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom welcomes IRP 2025 as a clear investment roadmap
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned utility Eskom has expressed support for the launch of South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, which it said aims to balance energy security, affordability, environmental... 


Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter
US Africa envoy sees positive progress on extension of AGOA
21st October 2025 By: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy signaled progress toward the renewal of a program allowing African nations duty-free access to the world’s largest economy. “We understand that it’s moving... 


IGUA-SA executive officer Jaco Human
Industrial gas users welcome demand certainty created by IRP, but warn that supply questions linger
21st October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Industrial Gas Users Association of Southern Africa (IGUA-SA) has welcomed the focus given to gas in the Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP 2025), but executive officer Jaco Human says critical... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Minister’s ‘State will lead, market will follow’ electricity assertion raises questions
20th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s insistence that the State will lead and the market follow in the procurement of new electricity generation, while simultaneously... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Business must remain engaged as structural reforms need time to support growth – Mavuso
20th October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Structural reforms are laying the foundation for the high levels of growth that South Africa needs, last seen in 2008, but reforms take time to translate into measurable economic outcomes. Business... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
IRP 2025 raises gas load factor to 50% as adjustments are also made to accommodate nuclear and ‘clean coal’
19th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s latest Cabinet-approved Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2025) includes several policy adjustments that deviate from the least-cost scenario modelled, including a raising of the minimum... 


Malmesbury solar plant to be doubled to 10 MW as companies sign up for green electricity
Malmesbury solar plant to be doubled to 10 MW as companies sign up for green electricity
17th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The 5.6 MW first phase of the SlimSun Too Solar development, located in Malmesbury in the Western Cape, is in its final commissioning stage and will soon begin supplying wheeled renewable... 


Rand Currency
South African rand weaker on risk aversion, geopolitical jitters
17th October 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Friday as investors pared exposure to riskier assets on geopolitical tensions, speculation about US rate cuts, and the prolonged US government... 


A generic image of an oil rig
Africa needs investment, not ideology – chamber
17th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Concluding African Energy Week (AEW) – held last month, in Cape Town – energy advocacy group the African Energy Chamber (AEC) founder and executive chairperson NJ Ayuk underscored a central message... 


An image of Jonathan Veeran
Policy integral to shaping oil and gas outlook – law firm
17th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Although significant oil and gas discoveries across Southern Africa have sharpened investor focus, unlocking that potential is not only geological; it also requires an astute understanding of the... 


the launch of a MANZI water refilling station at a SKUBU refiling shop
Companies join forces, offer water solution
17th October 2025 By: Halima Frost

A partnership formed earlier this year between prepared-water provider MANZI Water and technology-enabled refilling store SKUBU resulted in the launch of an initiative to alleviate the impact of... 


An image of Dele Kuti
Bank champions balanced energy future for Africa
17th October 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As Africa grapples with deep-rooted energy poverty and mounting climate pressures, financial services provider Standard Bank is positioning itself as a key enabler of a pragmatic just energy... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to provide ‘IRP 2025’ briefing after Cabinet approves policy
16th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cabinet has approved the new Integrated Resource Plan for electricity, which is being referred to as ‘IRP 2025’. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni indicated that the plan outlined the... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Global debt tops G20 agenda, South African central bank chief says
16th October 2025 By: Reuters

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned on Wednesday that rising global debt poses a risk to financial stability. The Financial Stability Board, which reports to the G20, has elevated debt... 


Standard Bank Group head of enterprise and supplier development at Business & Commercial Banking South Africa Naledzani Mosomane
Nearly 80% of township businesses unregistered, holding back their growth potential, report shows
15th October 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite being worth almost R1-trillion and creating significant employment opportunities, South Africa’s township informal economy largely remains underserved by traditional financial institutions.... 


AMSA Newcastle
ArcelorMittal M&A head holds talks in South Africa over unit sale
14th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

ArcelorMittal SA’s head of mergers and acquisitions, Ondra Otradovec, is holding talks in South Africa with the nation’s top development-finance institution and trade department about the sale of... 


JHB skyline
South African business confidence edges up in September
14th October 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's business confidence improved in September, driven by robust tourism, higher precious metal prices and increased exports, data showed on Tuesday. The South African Chamber of Commerce... 


The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm
Construction starts on next phase of giant wind farm rising in South Africa’s coal heartland
14th October 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The third 155-MW phase of Seriti Green’s giant Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm, which is visibly changing the electricity landscape in South Africa’s coal heartland of Mpumalanga, has entered into... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency
14th October 2025 By: Reuters

A total of 165 organisations on Monday criticised South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major economies and urged it to push for... 


South African companies spending more than most on proactive security threat mitigation – survey
13th October 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Security services provider Allied Universal finds in a ‘World Security Report’ that 40% of South African chief security officers (CSOs) believe economic instability to be the biggest hazard over... 


A Canal+ office building in France
Canal+ pursues secondary listing in Johannesburg after MultiChoice deal
13th October 2025 By: Reuters

French broadcasting group Canal+ said on Monday it was planning a secondary listing on the JSE after it acquired South African broadcaster MultiChoice. Canal+ closed the R35-billion MultiChoice... 


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