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ACTOM expands Pretoria West manufacturing hub with battery assembly, high-voltage equipment capacity
Updated 4 hours ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Electromechanical equipment manufactuer ACTOM has expanded its manufacturing footprint at its Pretoria West industrial campus, in Gauteng, with the launch of the ACTOM Static Energy battery assembly facility and the unveiling of additional... 


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Stakeholders proffer suggestions for public procurement reforms
Updated 1 hour 38 minutes ago By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Commission, the Black Management Forum (BMF) and the Procurement Performance Institute on July 14 held a virtual press briefing outlining their... 


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First doré gold bar pour at DRDGOLD’s new Far West smelt house
Updated 4 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

The new elusion circuit and smelt house facility at DRDGOLD's Far West Gold Recoveries is performing to specification. “The initial capital estimate was met, and we came in on time and within... 


Low-tech, direct water reuse demonstration project launched
Low-tech, direct water reuse demonstration project launched
15th July 2026

A research and demonstration project to treat and directly reuse wastewater has been launched by Swiss researchers at the Manger Care Centre, in Benoni, Gauteng.  


Stellenbosch University lab playing a key role in unprecedented Africa2Moon space mission
14th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Stellenbosch University (SU) has highlighted the role of its Electronics Systems Laboratory (ESL) in the groundbreaking Africa2Moon space mission, which will form part of China’s Chang’e-8 robotic... 


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Regional integration, standardised technology and ecosystems to lead to manufacturing growth
14th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Manufacturing is the backbone of any successful industrial economy, but domestic demand is typically insufficient to develop sustainable industrial sectors. To achieve the industrial development... 


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SA's neighbours are driving its tourism boom. Rest of the world hasn't caught up
SA's neighbours are driving its tourism boom. Rest of the world hasn't caught up
10th July 2026

In the first five months of 2026, 4.8-million tourists arrived in South Africa. It is the highest number for this period since at least 2018, which suggests 2026 could be a bumper tourism year for... 


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PPC appoints seasoned investment banker to its board
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Cement maker PPC has appointed Nick Pagden as a nonexecutive director and a member of its investment committee, with effect from October 1. Pagden has over 40 years of investment banking... 


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Transnet board's term extended by six months
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the term of State-owned Transnet's board of directors by six months to January 11, 2027, or until the appointment process for the new board is... 


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NTCSA appoints CFO
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has appointed Maureen Manyama CFO. “We are pleased to welcome Maureen to the NTCSA. Her extensive financial leadership experience, strong... 


Sixteen months on, food rescue startup Refreshi reaches 200 000-meal milestone
Sixteen months on, food rescue startup Refreshi reaches 200 000-meal milestone
14th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

Since its launch in March last year, the Refreshi app has seen South Africans rescue 200 000 meals from local landfills. In doing so, consumers have also saved R12.5-million on their grocery bills.... 


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Commission recommends Tribunal approve Bidco’s acquisition of Balwin
14th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that it approve the proposed transaction whereby Bidco intends to acquire property group Balwin Properties, without... 


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Mintek targeting global flotation research recognition, PGM Industry Day hears
14th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s national mineral research organisation Mintek is targeting global recognition as a minerals flotation researcher, the State-owned organisation emphasised at its recent platinum group... 


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Commission recommends to Tribunal that it approve Harith's buyout of FlySafair, but with conditions
14th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Competition Commission of South Africa has announced that it has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that the latter approve the acquisition of Safair Holdings by Harith Aviation, with... 


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Agri SA, Bacsa take hands to improve national evidence base needed to address rural crime
14th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry organisations Agri SA and Business Against Crime South Africa (Bacsa) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration on rural crime and safety data to improve the... 


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Oil hits four-week high as US-Iran conflict escalates
14th July 2026 By: Reuters

Oil prices rose on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the US reimposed a naval blockade of Iran and renewed attacks between Washington and Tehran heightened concerns over energy flows... 


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Nedbank CIB underwrites mining credit facility for the Geita gold mine
14th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (Nedbank CIB) has structured and underwritten a $500-million credit facility for gold major AngloGold Ashanti's Geita gold mine, in Tanzania. In a media... 


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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
Magazine round up | 10 July 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. 

WHEELED ELECTRICITY: Electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with forest-product company York Timber Holdings. The deal will result in 90% of the energy consumed at the Jessievale sawmill in Mpumalanga being supplied by wheeled renewable electricity, and will reduce the JSE-listed company’s carbon emissions. Photograph: Creamer Media
WHEELED ELECTRICITY

Electricity trader Discovery Green has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement with forest-product company York Timber Holdings. The deal will result in 90% of the energy consumed at the... 

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To combat climate change, green molecules are needed in addition to green electrons

“If we look at how the economy is carbonised, an electron can only decarbonise between 60% to 70% of the economy.” This important point has been emphasised by SLR Consulting Power Sector Lead... 

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Measured ambition

South Africa’s planned R1-trillion infrastructure programme is undoubtedly a chance to revive the struggling construction sector and to stimulate industrialisation. After more than a decade of weak... 

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Dr Jonathan Atkinson, MD of Solidaridad Southern Africa
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This week we profile Dr Jonathan Atkinson, MD of Solidaridad Southern Africa, an international civil society organisation operating in more than 40 countries on five continents that works with... 

METRO BACKSLIDING: While there were some positives in the Auditor-General’s latest report on municipalities, the ongoing decline in the audit performance of the country’s metros remains a cause for concern. None of the metros, where 24.9-million people reside, achieved a clean audit. Metros that received an unqualified audit opinion and published credible financial statements were listed as the City of Cape Town, eThekwini, and the consolidated group for the City of Johannesburg. Separate financial statements for the City of Johannesburg, without its municipal entities, regressed to a qualified audit opinion.
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METRO BACKSLIDING: While there were some positives in the Auditor-General’s latest report on municipalities, the ongoing decline in the audit performance of the country’s metros remains a cause for... 

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