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President Cyril Ramaphosa
dtic to review BBBEE measures to strengthen efficacy – Ramaphosa
25th June 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) is considering a review of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) measures to... 


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Construction index weakens on the back of heavy rainfall, poor govt spending
25th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Afrimat Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of this year decreased by 2.6% year-on-year, with economist Dr Roelof Botha stating that the reading is an accurate reflection of... 


Busa president Mxolisi Mgojo
B20 task force chairs share policy, actionable recommendations made so far
24th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To encourage transparency and spotlight the voices leading the B20 South Africa 2025 agenda, Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Mxolisi Mgojo and Busa CEO and B20 adviser Cas Coovadia on... 


A gold nugget on dollar banknotes
Central banks eye gold, euro and yuan as dollar dominance wanes
24th June 2025 By: Reuters

The custodians of trillions of dollars of global central bank reserves are eyeing a move away from the greenback into gold, the euro and China's yuan as the splintering of world trade and... 


Rand Currency
Rand gains from risk rally before leading indicator and jobs data
24th June 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand firmed against a weaker dollar in early trade on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump's announcement of an Israel-Iran ceasefire and before the release of domestic... 


Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa
Hlabisa wants new White Paper to address municipal funding model problem
23rd June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa reports that government is aiming to publish an updated White Paper on Local Government by March next year, arguing that... 


PIDG calls for more finance to be directed to emerging markets, developing economies
23rd June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Private investment fund the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) calls on asset owners and asset managers to direct more finance to emerging markets and developing economies. Financial... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
South Africa should exit FATF grey list in October, overcoming direct State-capture legacy – Mavuso
23rd June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has completed all intergovernmental organisation Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements and is on track to exit its grey list in October, following a comprehensive overhaul of... 


$1.5bn World Bank loan to support reforms in South Africa’s energy and transport sectors
$1.5bn World Bank loan to support reforms in South Africa’s energy and transport sectors
23rd June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The World Bank has approved a $1.5-billion (R27-billion) development policy loan to support the implementation of ongoing structural reform in South Africa’s energy and transport sectors, as well... 


Eskom power lines
World Bank Group considers $500m boost for South Africa's transmission expansion
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

The World Bank Group is considering financing $500-million of South Africa's participation in a new credit guarantee facility meant to unlock private financing for a massive transmission grid... 


Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
George outlines initiatives speeding up enviro authorisations in lower sensitivity areas
20th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says that making the department’s systems more efficient, transparent and responsive has been a key focus area for him during his... 


Bank Notes
South African rand flat as uncertainty over Middle East conflict hangs over markets
20th June 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand was trading almost flat early on Friday, as investors worried about conflict in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran's air war entering a second week and a decision on... 


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UCT climbs in World University Rankings, placing highest in a decade
20th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The University of Cape Town Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela celebrated the institution’s rise from 171 to 150, in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings, describing it... 


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South Africa banks at risk from trade, war shocks, Sarb says
19th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Growing geopolitical tensions and global policy uncertainty are among the biggest risks facing South Africa’s financial industry, the central bank said. The nation is vulnerable to spillover... 


Unctad secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan
FDI flows into Africa rose by 75% to $97bn in 2024, Unctad report shows
19th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest ‘World Investment Report’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) highlights a significant rebound in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa. In 2024, foreign investment in the... 


Rand currency
South African rand slips as risk appetite wanes, focus on central bank review
19th June 2025 By: Reuters

The rand weakened in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by risk-off sentiment as the Iran-Israel conflict continued into a seventh day and as investors awaited the South African Reserve Bank's... 


African Union (AU) infrastructure and energy commissioner Lerato Mataboge
Lack of belief in Africa’s economic prospects is holding the continent back, Mataboge says
18th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

It is not a deficit of resources that is holding Africa back but rather a deficit of belief in Africa’s prospects as a formidable player in the global political economy, African Union (AU)... 


Effective workforce management through AI integration is a key growth driver, expert says
18th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Superior customer experience is insufficient for businesses to maintain their positioning in the market because, in the employee experience economy, effectively managing your workforce is more... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa & US President Donald Trump
South Africa, US to resume trade talks as tariff deadline looms
18th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will resume trade talks with the Trump administration on the sidelines of the US-Africa Business Summit next week, with less than a month to go before Washington’s reciprocal tariffs... 


Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe
Nedlac deliberations on IRP to be wrapped up ‘in next week or so’
18th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) CEO Dr Titus Mathe reports that consultations at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) on the latest draft of... 


Consumers
South African inflation steady in May, as expected
18th June 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's inflation rate was steady in May, staying below the central bank's 3% to 6% target range as it pushes for the target to be lowered. Headline consumer inflation stood at 2.8%... 


Rand Currency
South African rand edges up before local inflation and retail sales data
18th June 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand edged up in early trade on Wednesday ahead of the release of domestic inflation and retail sales data, as investors also awaited an interest rates decision from the US... 


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FDI into developing countries has dwindled to lowest levels since 2005, World Bank says
17th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Flows of foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies have dwindled to the lowest level since 2005 amid rising trade and investment barriers, new research from the World Bank has... 


Transnet freight locomotives
Mavuso admonishes Transnet for capitulating to ‘unreasonable’ union demands
17th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has said she was “astounded” to see news last week of State-owned Transnet's capitulation to unions’ strike threats, eventually agreeing to give... 


Rand currency
South African rand weakens on risk-off mood, economic data eyed
17th June 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Tuesday, as risk sentiment remained fragile with the Israel-Iran conflict entering its fifth day. At 0626 GMT the rand traded at 17.83 against the... 


ship at sea
Transport sector shows signs of stabilisation amid ongoing structural challenges – index
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

After declining for eight consecutive months to reach a revised index level of 113.5 in January, the lowest level since December 2022, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) increased in each... 


South Africa given access to $1bn concessional fund to help green industry
South Africa given access to $1bn concessional fund to help green industry
13th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa has been selected alongside six other developing countries to participate in a new $1-billion global investment programme that will provide concessional finance for projects that... 


electricity pylons
City Power calls on poor households to register for free basic electricity
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) electricity utility City Power has called on all qualifying indigent households across Johannesburg to register for the free basic electricity (FBE) programme –... 


Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen recalls 142 Polos, 8 Taigos in South Africa over airbag issue
13th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The National Consumer Commission has issued a recall of 142 Volkswagen Polo vehicles and eight Volkswagen Taigo vehicles, as notified by Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA). The recall was issued owing... 


A generic image of a road
Association outlines upside to using zinc-based materials for roads, bridges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

More civil and design engineers should specify the use of galvanised steel structures and hot-dip galvanised reinforcing steel for road and bridge infrastructure, says industry organisation... 


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Contractor outlines strategies to address infrastructure challenges
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Carefully coordinated efforts are required to sufficiently address South Africa’s bridge infrastructure challenges and this encompasses regular maintenance, innovative construction techniques and... 


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Uncertainty persists over key mining Bill clauses as Mantashe publishes erratum
13th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The latest version of the Mineral Resources Development Bill of 2025, released for public comment on May 20, is unlikely to meet its objectives and may instead prolong regulatory uncertainty,... 


A generic image of an asphalt production plant
Holistic mixing strategies required for road, bridge durability
13th June 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need for asphalt manufacturers to ensure high-quality asphalt mix production, adhere to performance-based specifications, and incorporate sustainable practices to minimise environmental impacts... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town
Ramaphosa aims to use G20 platform to clear hurdles to African green hydrogen, just energy investments
12th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has again underlined the industrialisation potential of green hydrogen, and has stressed that South Africa will use its G20 Presidency as well as its participation in the... 


powerlines
NTCSA aiming to launch electricity market platform on April 1
11th June 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has indicated that it is aiming to have the initial phase of the South African Wholesale Electricity Market, also referred to as the SAWEM,... 


Business
Sacci reports business confidence up slightly, month-on-month, but strongly, year-on-year
11th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) on Wednesday reported that its latest Business Confidence Index (BCI) had “lost some momentum” in April and May. The BCI had declined by... 


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Ramaphosa to convene National Convention on S Africa’s future, urges public input
11th June 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that a National Convention, which will set the agenda for the National Dialogue, will be held on August 15. Ramaphosa explained that in the wake of... 


Statistician General Risenga Maluleke
South Africa statistics chief defends jobless-data calculations
11th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

The head of South Africa’s statistics agency defended the methodology of his organisation’s unemployment data after the chief of the nation’s top bank by customers said misclassification of traders... 


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