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Fitch upgrades Eskom to B+, in line with South Africa's credit rating
15th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded State-owned Eskom's credit rating to B+ with a stable outlook, up from a B rating, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa’s sovereign credit rating. Specifically, Fitch upgraded Eskom's... 


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DFFE launches e‑waste collection and recycling pilot project in Cape Town
15th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched the 'E‑Waste Collection and Recycling Pilot Project' in Cape Town, which marks the eleventh e-waste drop-off and... 


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South African firms face pressure due to anti-immigrant protests
15th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

South African companies with operations across Africa are facing mounting pressure as anti-immigrant protests in the continent’s largest economy trigger diplomatic tensions and calls for action... 


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Lobito railway receives first Congo shipment after flood repairs
15th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) received its first copper shipment from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since reopening a flood-damaged section of the corridor, restoring traffic on a key... 


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Shares and bonds surge, oil slides on Iran deal
15th June 2026 By: Reuters

Share markets and bonds rallied hard on Monday and oil prices tumbled 5% as a framework peace deal between the US and Iran promised to ease inflationary pressures globally and lessen the need for... 


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CIPC puts spotlight on its Beneficial Ownership register and requirements for companies
15th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has highlighted the importance to the country of its Beneficial Ownership (BO) register. From April 1, 2023, when the register was... 


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Renewable electricity has almost made up for the drop in coal generation in SA
Renewable electricity has almost made up for the drop in coal generation in SA
12th June 2026

Egypt generated more electricity than South Africa in 2025. South Africa has held the number one spot on the continent since at least 2015, according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2026. 


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Interviews of candidates to fill nuclear regulator board vacancies have been completed
12th June 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy has completed its interviews of candidates to fill vacancies on the board of the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) and has agreed on which... 


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Growthpoint makes sizable investment to increase private hospital capacity in KwaZulu-Natal
12th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Real estate investment trust (Reit) Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (GHPH) is nearing the completion of a R60-million expansion of the Busamed Gateway Private Hospital in Umhlanga Ridge,... 


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WesBank pivots offerings to accommodate shifting mobility trends
12th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As automotive consumers in South Africa contend with affordability pressures, Chinese vehicle brands gain prominence and the shift to new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and future mobility solutions... 


Samsung launches innovation campus programme at Durban University of Technology
12th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Electronics manufacturer Samsung has launched its Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to establish a strategic partnership that will help equip... 


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Fortress reaffirms distributable earnings forecast, provides guidance for FY2027
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Fortress Real Estate Investments has reaffirmed its distributable earnings forecast of at least R2.15-billion for the financial year ending June 30. This translates into a forecast... 


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Critical minerals are reshaping global trade as demand surges – Unctad
12th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

As the global economy shifts towards cleaner energy systems, electrification and digital technologies, more countries are competing for access to critical minerals. Clean technologies will account... 


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Treasury says upgrades show path to investment grade
12th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s recent credit-rating upgrades are a strong endorsement of government policy and show the nation can restore its coveted investment-grade status if it stays on track, said the... 


Researchers highlight road design, maintenance and behaviour as contributors to road incidents
12th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The effectiveness of the designs of roads for their actual use, the maintenance of road infrastructure to ensure its effective functioning as road users expect and the behaviour of road users all... 


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New liver perfusion technology offers hope amid South Africa’s organ shortage crisis
12th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Private academic hospital the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC) has, in partnership with nonprofit organisation Surgeons for Little Lives and used-car retailer Weelee, introduced an... 


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Goldman lowers 2027 Brent oil forecast on supply growth, demand risks
12th June 2026 By: Reuters

Goldman Sachs on Thursday lowered its 2027 average Brent oil price forecast to $80/bbl, citing stronger supply growth and persistent demand weakness, even as it warned prices could swing sharply... 


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A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.
Magazine round up | 12 June 2026

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

EXPORTS RESUME: This month, the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal, in Durban, handled its first maize vessel since December 2023, loading 40 000 t of export maize aboard MV Chang Hang Hong Hai destined for Vietnam. Terminal manager Sihle Mpungose said she was encouraged by the positive crop outlook for 2026 and said the terminal, which had recently been refurbished, was ready to support increased maize exports.
EXPORTS RESUME

This month, the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal, in Durban, handled its first maize vessel since December 2023, loading 40 000 t of export maize aboard MV Chang Hang Hong Hai destined for Vietnam.... 

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Public-private collaboration is proving worthwhile

An important step towards stabilising the operations of important value-adding South African companies, preserving the jobs that go with them, and promoting a more sustainable future for them, has... 

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Distribution dilemma

During a recent joint meeting of the portfolio committees on electricity and energy and cooperative governance and traditional affairs it became clear there is some sympathy for Eskom when it comes... 

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 Japie du Plessis, MD of Cementation Africa
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This week we profile Japie du Plessis, MD of Cementation Africa, an underground contract mining company 

NO LONGER THEORETICAL: International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol has used the “vase is broken” analogy to describe the new global energy context following shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. “It has been always a question in the energy world . . . but it was a theoretical issue. Now it is real,” Birol said. This new reality meant that countries would pursue energy security policies premised on the potential of the waterway being closed yet again.
NO LONGER THEORETICAL

International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol has used the “vase is broken” analogy to describe the new global energy context following shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.... 

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