President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that trade between countries must remain “free, predictable and governed by a rules-based system”, particularly for developing economies, many of which he... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, for its commitment to excellence... 

Sales for Mahindra bakkies and sports-utility vehicles jumped to 2 253 vehicles in March, setting a new monthly record for the Indian brand. This number is almost 40% higher than Mahindra’s... 

Essential and vegetable oils produced from indigenous species and destined for the cosmetic, food and health sectors are experiencing growing demand by health-conscious consumers and can contribute... 

Despite reduced loadshedding, power reliability concerns in South Africa persist. Consequently, solar solutions company Blockpower seeks to address the need for reliable, sustainable power through... 

Eskom has been granted air-pollution exemptions for eight coal power stations, including Kendal pictured here, that would otherwise have been forced to shut on April 1. The decision was not... 

South Africa’s water and sanitation infrastructure (WSI) is in a poor state, and stakeholders recognise the urgent need to address this to prevent a supply crisis, with various partnership and... 

South Africa’s water and sanitation infrastructure (WSI) is in a poor state, and stakeholders recognise the urgent need to address this to prevent a supply crisis, with various partnership and... 

African-led farmer institution Agra and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen technical cooperation on... 

Diversified mining major Anglo American is working with industry experts and regulators to expedite re-entry into its Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following a temporary... 

South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its infrastructure development, with water infrastructure at the forefront of this. The imperative to fix and renew aged and defective water... 

South Africa's rand firmed in early trade on Thursday, recouping some of its recent loss as investors took a breather after US President Donald Trump announced an immediate 90-day tariff pause for... 

South Africa looks forward to a step-change in infrastructure investment in 2025, which will build on nearly ten years of industrial relations stability in the civil engineering sector. It has been... 

South Africa’s trade surplus with the US, which was used to calculate the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, has been “hugely inflated”, says Professor Lawrence... 

An independent forensic investigation into the building that collapsed in George, in the Western Cape, last year, has found that systematic failures across multiple levels of oversight,... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that society should insist that women have more control over their lives and economic independence, which he believes will reduce their vulnerability to... 

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and Small Business Development Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni have launched a R500-million Spaza Shop Support Fund, which was initially announced... 

African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday that his party is hopeful it will reach a consensus on the Budget within five days, having engaged all parties in the... 

In an era where data-driven decisions are critical, Tru-Trac Rollers unveiled its intelligent belt scale system at bauma 2025. Featuring integrated AI-driven continuous calibration checking and... 

The Ontario government has announced C$11-billion in tax deferrals and rebates to shield the province’s economy from growing uncertainty caused by US-imposed tariffs, with the mining sector among... 

South African citrus producers and other participants in the citrus export value chain may need to absorb a portion of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump if American... 

The CEO of copper producer Freeport-McMoRan said on Monday she was concerned about the health of the global economy and the possibility of recession and inflation in the wake of US tariffs rolled... 

Given that the global trade of fresh produce is essential to the “health and wellbeing of people in every nation,” International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) chief global policy officer Alexis... 

Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has unveiled the first two models in the Next Generation of crawler excavators. The 36-tonne HX360L and 40-tonne HX400L are powered by Hyundai’s own... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on Monday that the country’s expenditure on the social wage can only be sustained if there are higher levels of economic growth, which he said will come through... 

Johannesburg-based dewatering pump specialist IPR (Integrated Pump Rental) has again extended its reach into Africa, supplying equipment to a global customer in the oil and gas sector who is... 

Small and medium-sized digital business tools company Yoco has added a range of new features to its platform. The tools connect and share data to provide business owners with real-time insight into... 

Amnesty International South Africa executive director Shenilla Mohamed on Friday expressed disappointment with the Department of Basic Education’s missed deadline to eradicate 100% of pit toilets... 

Local steel supply shortages and the increased reliance on imports, owing to the, at the time of writing, anticipated shutdown of ArcelorMittal’s long-steel plants, could have a negative impact on... 

Construction and forestry equipment supplier John Deere’s motor graders are among its standout offerings, designed to deliver precision, productivity and operator comfort in demanding site... 

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 

Off-grid sanitation technology is now operational at two pilot sites in Strandfontein and Macassar, with three new sites to be added by the end of June, says the City of Cape Town (CoCT). The city... 

Developments in those transport sectors hitherto dominated by Transnet reflect not only a belated acknowledgement of South Africa’s fiscal predicament, but also a growing awareness of the risk... 

Ever since allegations of corruption and mismanagement against State-owned entity the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) started to surface late last year, the organisation has been under... 

A group of white Afrikaners was so opposed to majority Black rule when apartheid ended some three decades ago that they carved out a separatist enclave, the only town in South Africa where all... 

In the dynamic sectors of construction, mining and road building, efficient fleet management and operational oversight are critical for success. John Deere’s Operations Centre, powered by JDLink... 

South Africa’s ruling coalition risks unravelling after a dispute between its main members over proposed tax increases deepened, pummelling the rand. Tensions within the alliance were already... 

South Africa’s Presidency has expressed concern over new tariffs that have been imposed on South African exports to the US following President Donald Trump’s April 2 'Liberation Day' announcement.... 

In a society with catastrophic levels of unemployment, special economic zones (SEZs) could move South Africa beyond its current economic paralysis, says independent policy analysis and advocacy... 

A fixed gas detector designed to provide reliable and fast gas detection in all plant environments using advanced optical absorption detection technology has recently been released by Emerson. The... 

When Dutch Health sought a fleet of trucks for its Tanzanian client, one key requirement was a strong Dutch connection. Traditionally a provider of medical equipment and healthcare solutions, Dutch... 

Tax authority the South African Revenue Service (Sars) collected a net amount of R1.86-trillion during the fiscal year to end March 2025, and which is R8.8-billion higher than the revised estimate,...