UK in talks to extend $1bn debt guarantee South Africa has failed to use

The UK may extend a $1-billion debt guarantee to help South Africa with its transition to a greener economy as it nears expiry without having been used. The guarantee was approved in late 2023 and... 

China considers platinum strategic critical mineral, WPIC Asia Pacific head points out

China considers platinum a critical mineral with strategic value owing to its importance in new energy technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers to produce hydrogen. However, China... 

National Planning Commission report shows capital build-up without reinvestment in gross fixed capital formation

A new report by the National Planning Commission (NPC) shows that there is a significant build-up of capital in the economy that is not being reinvested in gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), but...