The cruise industry contributed R1.32-billion to the Western Cape economy during the 2023/24 season, up from R1.2-billion in the previous season, despite a slight drop in ship calls. This is... 

The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) has called for the increased mobilisation of resources to fund sustainable development in Africa. AAMFI made the call at a... 

Cape Town Air Access has welcomed the start of services to the Mother City from the UK by Norwegian low-cost long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse). The service will be operated three... 

The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has congratulated Dale Last on his appointment as the state’s new Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Minister for Regional and Rural Development.... 

Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) agree that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) shows that... 

Provincial agency the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is rolling out a R546-million refurbishment programme at its R1.37-billion rental investment property portfolio, which includes... 

German national flag carrier Lufthansa has made its Munich-Cape Town route the first of its services to Africa to employ the airline’s latest cabin design, branded as “Lufthansa Allegris”. The... 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), with effect from January 1, 2025. This follows the retirement... 

The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial... 

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has expressed concern about the slow progress being made at the Cape Town port in respect of a terminal... 

While South Africa is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by the increasing demand for critical minerals globally, issues such as the need for skills development,... 

Join us in Johannesburg for the 12th annual Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo from 4-6 March 2025 to be part of Africa’s journey towards an integrated, sustainable transport infrastructure.... 

Celebrating its 9th year, the Standard Bank Top Women Conference continues to empower women in leadership across various industries. The Standard Bank Top Women Conference 2024, a prestigious event... 

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has launched a new forum aimed at mitigating the years-long pollution impacting the Vaal river’s water quality. Providing high-level guidance, the Vaal... 

Canada-based international non-governmental organisation, the International Partners for Aviation Development (iPADIS), has released a Model Policy and Guidance on Accessibility (MPGA) for the... 

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is going to use its participation in the 2024 BRICS Business Summit to push for greater air connectivity between the BRICS countries. BRICS is the Brazil,... 

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George and Deputy Ministers Narend Singh and Bernice Swarts have said that, while their first 100 days in office has been "a period of... 

Commonwealth Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has granted major project status to Chalice Mining’s Gonneville project, in Western Australia. Gonneville, located about 70 km north-east of... 

The Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) is working to prevent potential bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 

The project entails the construction of a 17 km stretch of road between the Msikaba and Mtentu megabridges.  

South Africa's transition to a sustainable energy ecosystem must also be just, with any negative impacts, such as the loss of jobs in coal mining and at coal-fired power stations in the surrounding... 

The Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has encouraged the council of the Umlazi municipality to do “everything possible” to assist communities, by putting in... 

South Africa has been selected to host the third round of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The South African Safari Rally will take place from May 18 to 24 next year. 

TotalEnergies Angola MD Martin Deffontaines has reported that the company is driving new upstream programmes in the country, ranging from offshore exploration, to infill drilling, and greenfield... 

A panel discussion on the second day of the Smarter Mobility Summit, held in Midrand this week, outlined some of the challenges facing women working in the transport industry, and proffered some... 

The project forms part of government’s third Strategic Infrastructure Project, the South-Eastern node and corridor development. Package 4 is one of seven major construction packages on the project. 

Australian national flag carrier Qantas announced on Monday that it was nearly doubling passenger capacity on its Sydney-Johannesburg route, by introducing the Airbus A380 Superjumbo on to the... 

In officiating the repatriation and restitution homecoming ceremony of South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe during the apartheid era, President Cyril Ramaphosa... 

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has reported that the upper intake tunnel has broken through into the lower intake tunnel. 

It is a balancing act as Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) works to prevent bankruptcy, pay down e-toll debt, mitigate an underperforming department, and work within a drastically reduced budget.... 

In one month, the Department of Home Affairs has managed to clear the Identity Documents (ID) backlog that began to accumulate in November 2023, following a change in IT service providers. Home... 

MTN South Africa and ZTE Corporation have collaborated to develop Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime offshore coverage at Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape, South Africa. The deployment of... 

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said securing South Africa’s immigration and civics systems through automation and digital transformation will immediately boost confidence in South Africa’s... 

Western Australian Premier Roger Cook has awarded strategic project status to the Gonneville project, which has the potential to produce a rare mix of critical and strategic minerals, such as... 

Reflecting on the success of its Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Rise initiatives, the JSE says the SME sector remains the backbone of South Africa’s economy. The stock exchange hosted an event... 

JSE-listed chemicals and energy group Sasol has appointed Muriel Dube, a former government climate negotiator, as its new chairperson following the resignation of Sipho Nkosi from the position in... 

The BRICS Business Council has provided an update on its work thus far this year, reflecting on progress made and the challenges posed by the inclusion of Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab... 

Despite economic challenges, South African businesses have remained resilient and innovative, panellists said during this year’s Inn8 Invest Summit, held on September 12. Noting an improved sense... 

Analysis by Dr. Alex Malapane, PhD As September unfolds, marking World Tourism Month, it is essential to reflect on the current state of South Africa's tourism industry. Our sector is undergoing a... 

The eThekwini municipality aims to propel the city into a new era of prosperity through a R217-billion investment in development projects, which is expected to create 300 000 jobs. On August 14,... 

The latest shake-up of the world’s billionaire hierarchy has seen Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote relinquish his crown as Africa’s richest person, after a 13-year reign. But while Nigeria...