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VR Print MD Hilton Janse van Rensburg
VR Print empowers brands
11th March 2025

For over 25 years, label printing services provider VR Print has been leading the way in the label and packaging industry, providing innovative, high-quality solutions for businesses across a... 


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Qatar Airways increases frequency of flights to four African destinations
11th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global major airline Qatar Airways announced on Monday that it has increased the frequency of its services to four of its destinations in Africa, including one in South Africa. The destinations... 


AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer MD Leon Fourie speaks to Engineering News at Propak Africa 2025 in Johannesburg about how the company is helping companies in the packaging, processing, printing, labelling and recycling industries to prepare for the future.
AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer speaks to Engineering News at Propak Africa
11th March 2025

Pumps importer and distributor AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer is focused on supplying the Southern African market with ideal pumping solutions that exceed expectations.  The company carries several... 


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Capital board makes noncash provisions, impacting 2024 profits
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

London-listed mining services company Capital’s board has taken the decision to book noncash provisions in 2024, primarily relating to historical value-added tax receivables and various laboratory... 


NCC education and advocacy head Poppy Kweyama
Regulatory bodies commemorate World Consumer Rights Day in Mpumalanga
10th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has again partnered with the Competition Commission, the Mpumalanga Department of Economic Development and Tourism and various regulatory bodies, under the... 


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Treasury opens first window of applications for public sector megaproject financing
10th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

National Treasury has invited national, provincial and municipal spheres of government, as well as public entities, to apply for funding under the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) that was... 


Leon Schreiber
Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections
10th March 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next national and provincial elections in 2029, the... 


Google Hustle Academy applications for SMEs in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa open
10th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Internet services company Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Hustle Academy programme, which will emphasise AI-powered business training to small and medium-sized... 


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dtic’s Digital Business Visa Recommendation System goes live
10th March 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has launched the Business Visa Recommendation System (VRS), an online platform for business visa recommendation applications for all foreign... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
Upcoming Budget speech has to grapple with rapidly changing geopolitical context, Mavuso says
10th March 2025 By: Darren Parker

Rapid changes in global geopolitics mean that this week’s Budget speech will takes place in an entirely different context, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mavuso said in her weekly... 


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TNPA seeks bids for 25-year multipurpose terminal concession at Durban’s Maydon Wharf
10th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a process to appoint a private operator for the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban’s Maydon Wharf precinct. A request... 


How AI is advancing the solar energy market in SA
How AI is advancing the solar energy market in SA
10th March 2025

By: Franc Gray - co-founder of Glint, a solar subscription platform With Eskom tariffs having risen 182% in the last five years and set to continue to rise, many South African homeowners and... 


More than 100 pieces of new cargo-handling equipment will be supplied to the Durban Container Terminal this year
Equipment revival at South African port terminals underpinning move from stabilisation to recovery
10th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Jabu Mdaki believes the steady flow of new equipment, together with improved relations with key original equipment and part suppliers as well as shipping lines,... 


Geyser manufacturer highlights local plumber shortage
Geyser manufacturer highlights local plumber shortage
10th March 2025 By: Tracy Hancock

With South Africa commemorating World Plumbing Day on March 11, local water heater manufacturer Kwikot emphasises the significant skills shortage in the country’s plumping sector amid rapid urban... 


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Five years on, the economic impact of Covid-19 lingers
9th March 2025 By: Reuters

Five years after the World Health Organization first described the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic, its effects are still being felt on the global economy. Covid-19 and efforts to... 


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Local mining contractor continues to meet diverse needs
8th March 2025

South Africa-based opencast mining contractor Trollope offers a range of services, including opencast contract mining, crushing and screening, mine infrastructure development, bulk earthworks,... 


Real estate consumer confidence highest in 10 years, index shows
7th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The confidence of South African consumers in the future of residential property climbed to 87% in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is the highest level recorded in a decade, with the dominance of... 


Minerals Council celebrates women in mining sustainability heroes
7th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of its Women in Mining Programme, the Minerals Council South Africa hosted a breakfast to mark International Women’s Day under the theme ‘For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.... 


50 Years of Trucking Power: RFA’s 2025 Convention Sets the Future in Motion
50 Years of Trucking Power: RFA’s 2025 Convention Sets the Future in Motion
7th March 2025

The Road Freight Association (RFA) marks a historic milestone—50 years of driving South Africa’s economy by ensuring a stable labour environment, safer and more efficient logistics operations... 


Political comebacks in Africa
7th March 2025 By: Martin Zhuwakinyu

When Donald Trump was elected for a second term as US President, he became only the second former President in the nation’s history to stage a comeback after an electoral defeat. The first was... 


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Collaboration, investment required for rail system to thrive
7th March 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

Boosting local rail infrastructure through government and private-sector collaboration – in the form of public–private partnerships (PPPs) – while harnessing complementary assistance from... 


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New products add value to wire ropes
7th March 2025 By: Halima Frost

The onboarding of a wire rope specialist to promote high-performance lubricant manufacturer and distributor Lubrication Engineers South Africa’s (LESA’s) recently launched Wirelife Monolec... 


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Association embraces Network Statement
7th March 2025

Professional body for inland ports Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA) has embraced State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement, which it describes as a “landmark development”... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


Vodacom invests heavily in network coverage and enhancing connectivity country-wide
7th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom continues to align with government's vision for South Africa's digital future, investing heavily in expanding its network coverage and enhancing connectivity across the country. The various... 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


No way out
7th March 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

Where would it be more appropriate to write about tariffs than in the Roof Terrace and Lounge at 38°53′49.1″N, 77°1′59.8″W – Hotel Washington. It is only a stone’s throw away from 38.8977″N,... 


Volvo Car SA conducting ‘strategic review’ of its dealer network
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) says it is conducting a strategic review of its dealer network. “As the licensor of the Volvo brand, VCSA has been actively consulting with its independent licensed... 


Tyre industry concerned about possible AGOA expulsion
7th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s tyre, equipment and parts industry says it is concerned about possible tariff jumps, lost contracts and supply chain disruptions, should South Africa’s duty-free access to the US... 


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Mine Waste Solutions extension project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Phase 2 expansion is on track. 


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Zondereinde solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update
7th March 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The area south of the metallurgical complex at Northam’s Zondereinde mine has been cleared for the construction of the company's first solar power farm. 


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New defence review needed to tackle widening SANDF funding and capacity gaps
7th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In late January, in fighting in the city of Goma and surrounding districts, in North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 14 South African soldiers were killed. The... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Microsoft announces a further R5.4bn investment in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Information technology and software company Microsoft has announced that it will invest a further R5.4-billion to build out more data centre infrastructure in South Africa. This is in addition to... 


Food inflation now has a heavier weighting in the calculation of South African CPI inflation
6th March 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

In January, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) increased the weight of food and non-alcoholic beverage (NAB) prices in the calculation of the country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation, the... 


Industry, academia, govt launch renewable energy skills platform
6th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

South Africa’s renewable-energy sector takes a significant leap forward with the launch of PowerUp, a South African first, online platform designed to equip the country’s workforce with the skills... 


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Bidvest advances Citron Hygiene acquisition after UK approval
6th March 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trading and distribution group Bidvest has garnered approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority to acquire Citron Hygiene. The parties are now working towards closing the deal. 


Watch expert speakers discuss sustainable practices in the transportation and logistics industry in this webinar hosted on behalf of dmg events Transport Evolution Africa
Panellists urge sustainable practices in the transportation, logistics industry
6th March 2025 By: Shannon de Ryhove

The transportation and logistics industry in Africa is at a pivotal crossroads. As global sustainability efforts intensify, companies across the continent must adapt to greener practices despite... 


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Seacom, Q-KON partner to improve LEO satellite connectivity in South Africa
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Pan-African connectivity and cloud services provider Seacom has partnered with satellite engineering enterprise Q-KON to enhance Seacom’s low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services,... 


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Vaal dam water levels near 100%
6th March 2025 By: Natasha Odendaal

The water level of the Vaal dam has reached 98.99%, with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in line with its flood management plan, slowly releasing some water to ensure balance between... 


Shipping containers at port
South Africa's current account deficit shrinks more than expected
6th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s current account deficit shrank by more than expected in the fourth quarter, aided by an improvement in the trade surplus. The gap on the current account – the broadest measure of... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa notes Gauteng’s pivotal role, as he undertakes service delivery oversight engagement
6th March 2025 By: Sashnee Moodley

Following oversight visits to Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday met with the Johannesburg Metro Council, as part of the seventh administration’s priority... 


The Arcata mine
Triple Flag acquires gold and silver streams in Peru
6th March 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Royalty and streaming company Triple Flag Precious Metals said on Wednesday that it had acquired 5% gold and silver streams on the Arcata and Azuca mines in Peru from Sierra Sun Precious Metals for... 


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Enabling access to legal documents
6th March 2025

Barriers to accessing legal services, such as high costs driven by specialised expertise, administrative overheads and prolonged case proceedings, have led to the rise of alternative legal... 


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