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South Africa must implement inward and outward economic models quickly, smartly
11th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Change is the word that sums up today’s world. Disruptive geopolitical change, global attitudinal change and concerning climate change are demanding internal and external advances and retreats. In... 


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Shifting trade dynamic presents Africa-China opportunities
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Driven by its core vision to drive Africa’s growth, financial services provider Standard Bank’s initiatives aim to create meaningful trade linkages and unlock economic opportunities for African... 


Enel Green Power's enduring partnership cultivates growth for Marice Rooibos Skincare, demonstrating commitment beyond capital/compliance
Enel Green Power's enduring partnership cultivates growth for Marice Rooibos Skincare, demonstrating commitment beyond capital/compliance
10th July 2025

So many small businesses start up in South Africa only to face closure due to a lack of funding, skills or mentorship. The inspiring story of Marice Rooibos Skincare stands as a beacon of hope,... 


FEDHASA welcomes minister Schreiber's landmark visa annoucement
FEDHASA welcomes minister Schreiber's landmark visa annoucement
10th July 2025

JOHANNESBURG, 10 July 2025 – The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) applauds the introduction of two new visa categories – the Screen Talent and Global Entertainment Scheme... 


Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande
Underfunding a grave concern in this year’s DSTI budget allocation
9th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has received an allocation of R9.06-billion for 2025/26, which adds to a consolidated government expenditure on innovation, science and... 


Enel Green Power's enduring partnership cultivates growth for Marice Rooibos Skincare, demonstrating commitment beyond capital/compliance
Enel Green Power's enduring partnership cultivates growth for Marice Rooibos Skincare, demonstrating commitment beyond capital/compliance
9th July 2025

So many small businesses start up in South Africa only to face closure due to a lack of funding, skills or mentorship. The inspiring story of Marice Rooibos Skincare stands as a beacon of hope,... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


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Freeport Saldanha to house first alginate production site in Southern Africa
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone, or Freeport Saldanha, has announced an agreement to establish Southern Africa’s first alginate production plant. A company called Alkelp will develop... 


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Ramaphosa welcomes Austrian President, cites economic opportunities
4th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that as South Africa strives to achieve energy security through investment in renewable and other clean energy, it looks forward to expanding its cooperation with... 


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Steel tanks aid safe storage
4th July 2025

Water security continues to emerge as a critical concern for both municipalities and industries, as countries across Southern Africa face persistent water outages, supply disruptions and... 


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Strategy targets R31.5bn investment, 40 500 jobs by 2030
4th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through its 2025 to 2030 Strategic Plan,  provincial trade and investment promotion agency Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) aims to attract more than R31.5-billion in  investments into... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE obligated to ‘do more with less’ under latest budget
27th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has outlined how his department plans to spend its R9-billion allocation over the medium term expenditure framework between 2025 and... 


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Haib copper project, Namibia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme has shown encouraging preliminary results. 


World Bank Group president Ajay Banga
World Bank, IAEA formalise partnership to collaborate on nuclear energy for development
26th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The World Bank Group and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed to collaborate on supporting the safe, secure and responsible use of nuclear energy in developing countries. The... 


Growthpoint meeting strategy targets
26th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Growthpoint Properties says in a trading update for the nine months to March 31 that it remained focused on its two core strategies, mainly, improving quality through targeted disposals... 


Angola becomes investor in leading African development finance agency
24th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Angola has become a shareholder in the African infrastructure and industrial development finance agency, the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), it was announced on Tuesday. Angola has been a member... 


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Fedhasa welcomes announcement of online instant visa system
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa) has welcomed the announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating... 


Anglo American rehabilitates Queensland coal mine for cattle grazing
Anglo American rehabilitates Queensland coal mine for cattle grazing
23rd June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company Anglo American has been awarded rehabilitation certification for 82 ha of land at its Dawson coal mine in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. The area, located near the towns of... 


ASATA Conference to shine a spotlight on the priorities for travel and tourism
23rd June 2025

Southern Africa's travel industry will gather face-to-face when ASATA hosts its 2025 Travel Conference from 20 to 22 August at Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa near Hermanus. With "Connecting Today's... 


Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George
DFFE, under Minister George, celebrates one year of protecting South Africa's environmental future
20th June 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George says his first year in office under the Government of National Unity has laid the foundation for a greener, more inclusive and more... 


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Vision Sugar launches leadership roadshow
20th June 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

New African-led agribusiness Vision Sugar has launched a leadership roadshow to engage stakeholders in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana. Vision Sugar was formed through the... 


Boeing and Angola sign strategic commercial aviation partnership
18th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

US aerospace giant Boeing announced (at the Paris Airshow) that it has signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation with Angola’s Ministry of Transport on Wednesday. The purpose of the agreement is... 


Koryx reports encouraging metallurgical results at Namibia project
18th June 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme for its wholly-owned Haib copper project, in Namibia, has shown encouraging preliminary results. Haib is an... 


Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre
Tourism dept unveils new Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre in the Free State
18th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Tourism (DoT) has unveiled South Africa’s newest cultural and scientific attraction and visitor experience, the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, in the Golden Gate... 


Anglo American Zimele head Larisha Naidoo
Youth development programme collaborates with cruise liner
13th June 2025 By: Halima Frost

South Africa’s largest enterprise development programme Zimele – created by mining major Anglo American – having announced previously that youth employment is a key focus area, will welcome up to... 


PGI CEO Tim Schlick
Platinum jewellery enjoying strong growth in its key markets
12th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global platinum jewellery marketing organisation Platinum Guild International (PGI) believes that the metal enjoyed strong growth opportunities in the jewellery sector. To turn opportunity into... 


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Newly approved National Labour Migration Policy seeks to boost critical skills retention, legal experts say
11th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s newly approved National Labour Migration Policy seeks to attract or retain critical skills needed in the economy, which will be done by identifying skills shortages and enhancing... 


Crowie Holdings at 25: Building a Legacy!
Crowie Holdings at 25: Building a Legacy!
5th June 2025

As Crowie Holdings and Enza Construction celebrates 25 years in business, it marks a significant milestone in the South African infrastructure landscape — not simply for its longevity, but for its... 


A beach in Port Elizabeth
Unctad highlights benefits of, and challenges facing, the ocean economy
4th June 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

UN Trade and Development (Unctad) has warned that the global ocean economy is under increasing pressure from environmental and international political shocks. This is of concern because of the... 


City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth Alderman James Vos
More than 10 000 new jobs created in Cape Town’s BPO sector over the past year
3rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

About 10 427 new jobs have been created in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector during the past financial year, from April 2024 to March 2025, City of Cape Town Mayoral Committee Member... 


Cape Town has jumped up the ranks of global conference host cities
30th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has ranked Cape Town as the world’s thirty-fifth most popular convention location for international associations, in its latest annual... 


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South Africa must go all out to strengthen economically and geopolitically
30th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Make mining strong again, grow agriculture optimally, uplift tourism, spend on infrastructure, and look north, south, east and west for trading partnerships. These are the steps that South Africa... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
30th May 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The contractor responsible for the Polihali transfer tunnel construction has resumed work. 


United Airlines has started its newest service to Africa
27th May 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based global major carrier United Airlines has announced the start of its newest route linking the US with Africa. This is an all-year thrice-weekly direct connection between Washington DC and... 


South African tourism strong, despite negative intl media reports
23rd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Southern African inbound tourism organisation SATSA says visitor satisfaction levels remain high across key source markets and that travel demand from North America remains strong, with US arrivals... 


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Gwede Mantashe is Acting President as Ramaphosa meets with Trump
19th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as the Acting President of South Africa from May 18 to 22. Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul... 


Mogalakwena platinum mine.
Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status
16th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is all-important at this time of global economic disruption.... 


Tapping into the lab economy - Africa’s big opportunities in medical research and diagnostics
15th May 2025

Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a world leader in... 


Tapping into the lab economy - Africa’s big opportunities in medical research and diagnostics
15th May 2025

Africa’s fast-growing young population and enthusiastic adoption of digital technology could pave the way for the continent to fast-track science innovation and become a world leader in... 


Peter Venison
SOL: My friend and adversary, Sol Kerzner – Peter Venison
15th May 2025

Sol Kerzner, the controversial and charismatic business tycoon, once dominated the Southern African tourism landscape. He left an indelible mark by developing dream destinations like Sun City, The... 


Peter Venison
SOL: My friend and adversary, Sol Kerzner – Peter Venison
15th May 2025

Sol Kerzner, the controversial and charismatic business tycoon, once dominated the Southern African tourism landscape. He left an indelible mark by developing dream destinations like Sun City, The... 


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Ramaphosa attends Africa CEO Forum as he touts Africa-focused trade and investment
12th May 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week attend the Africa CEO Forum in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan, to showcase South Africa’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination. Ramaphosa... 


Johannesburg
Operation Vulindela’s reform lens widened to include municipal rescue, urban densification and digital transformation
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 


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