Laws recommended by Zondo Commission retain weaknesses – Mavuso

While two of the legislative reforms recommended by the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture in 2022 under Judge Raymond Zondo have become law, weaknesses remain present... 

Two unions welcome Eskom's agreement with ferrochrome smelters

Trade unions UASA and Solidarity have welcomed State-owned power utility Eskom's agreement with ferrochrome producers Glencore-Merafe and Samancor on a 62c/kWh electricity tariff. Solidarity says... 

Investors increasingly influenced by industrial policy and technology prowess, amid geopolitical tension

Management consulting firm Kearney's ‘2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index’ reflects a global investment environment shaped by intensifying geopolitical tensions, expanding industrial... 

Cresco warns of potential energy security risk if diesel supply for OCGT is constrained

South Africa's power utility Eskom, which uses diesel in its open-cycle gas turbine (OCGT) generators to meet peak demand, may have to start implementing Stage 1 or 2 loadshedding in a scenario of... 

Commission recommends approval of Ladismith Cheese deal

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed transaction whereby Fairfield Dairy intends to acquire Ladismith Cheese Company, with conditions. The... 

Hyprop raises R580m in bond auction

JSE- and A2X-listed retail-focused real estate investment trust Hyprop Investments has raised R580-million from a bond auction, which forms part of Hyprop’s broader funding strategy to diversify... 

Renewable energy training centre at Vhembe TVET College the first of national programme

The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has launched a Renewable Energy and Microgrid Training Centre at the Vhembe Technical and Vocational Education and Training... 

Coega, Eskom to ensure new nuclear build leads to inclusive growth, skills development

State-owned special economic zone (SEZ) developer the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and State-owned Eskom have established a three-year strategic framework for cooperation in support of South... 

Manufacturing production declines by 2.8% y/y in February

South Africa's manufacturing production decreased by 2.2% in February, compared with January, after having increased by 1.9% month-on-month in January and having decreased by 1.4% month-on-month in... 

AI providing concrete benefits in industrial sectors – Cisco Research

AI is delivering measurable operational benefits in use cases such as process automation, automated quality inspection, predictive maintenance, logistics and energy forecasting, the 'State of... 

Petco's 2025 investments boost two recycling buyback centres' productivity by 20% to 30%

Producer responsibility organisation Petco says two grassroots buyback centres have realised a 20% to 30% increase in productivity owing to critical infrastructure investments made to boost their... 

CoJ calls for comment on proposed street name changes around St Mary's Cathedral

As part of the work the Johannesburg Development Agency is undertaking for the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Precinct, in the Johannesburg inner city, centred on St Mary’s Cathedral, the City of... 

CHIETA, Sasol launch hydrogen fuel cell training programme

Sector education and training authority the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol have launched a green hydrogen fuel cell... 

Thabiso Thiti appointed as FIC director

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has appointed Thabiso Thiti as the director of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) for five years, with effect from April 15. Thiti has more than 20 years of... 

Phelan Green to produce electro-sustainable aviation fuel at Saldanha Bay

Energy company Phelan Green, through its clean fuels subsidiary Phelan eFuels, has selected industrial technology manufacturer Honeywell’s renewable fuel process technology for its planned... 

Investec to use $200m IFC loan to support sustainable building in South Africa

Financial services firm Investec Bank has secured a $200-million loan from development finance institution the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support the expansion across South Africa... 

Trade unlikely to sustain 2025 growth momentum

Global trade growth is expected to slow later this year, weighed down by persistent trade tensions and rising trade costs, says UN Trade and Development (Unctad) in its 'Global Trade Update April... 

Hormuz disruption of helium supply holds risks for technology production

The disruption to the shipping of specialty materials, such as helium, through the Strait of Hormuz is leading to a critical risk to the global technology supply chain and presents an immediate... 

South Africa needs to reintroduce exploration into its mining DNA

Exploration is the start of any mining value chain and increasing investment in exploration is fundamental to South Africa using its mineral resources to drive development of its industries and... 

Government aims to move with speed on private investments for development

During the South Africa Investment Conference on March 31, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson spoke about how the government was... 

Higher energy, fertiliser and transport costs increasing risks to food production, supply and prices – Unctad

The escalation of the conflict between the US-Israel and Iran that is affecting the Strait of Hormuz region, in the Middle East, is increasingly reflected in fertiliser markets, and highlights the... 

C-BRTA urges safe and alert transport of people and goods during Easter holidays

State-owned permitting agency the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) urges cross-border road transport operators to remain alert while transporting passengers and goods across borders... 

IDC, DBSA partner to support energy security in SEZs

Development finance institutions (DFIs) the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have formed a partnership to collaborate on the development,... 

Traxtion provides R1.5m for tertiary education bursaries, disability learnership programme

South African private rail operator Traxtion has committed about R1.5-million for this year to two skills development initiatives that are designed to strengthen the long-term capacity within South... 

Middle East uncertainty elevates first-quarter Policy Uncertainty Index reading

The North-West University (NWU) Business School’s Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) increased to 77.8 for the first quarter, from 64.9 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The elevated PUI in the first... 

NPA arrests, Madlanga report must catalyse reforms for accountability – BLSA

The arrest of 11 senior police officers connected to a R360-million tender are a sign that accountability is possible, and must now be made inevitable through reform of the National Prosecuting... 

Civil Confidence Index falls to 43, as activity failed to maintain momentum

Financial services firm FNB's and research institute the Bureau for Economic Research’s (BER’s) Civil Confidence Index declined to 43 in the first quarter, from 52 in the fourth quarter of 2025,... 

Turner & Townsend appoints Patricia Moore as EMEA MD

Multinational professional services firm Turner & Townsend has announced that Patricia Moore will serve as MD for the company's Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in additional to her... 

Registration fees for rooftop solar systems waived for a further six months – Eskom

State-owned power utility Eskom has extended the waiver of the registration fees for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems, such as rooftop solar power installations, for a further six... 

Motshekga calls for expanded role for women and youth in defence value chain

Boosting the participation of women in the defence industry value chain is an economic and strategic necessity that will strengthen South Africa’s security, local industry, innovation and advanced... 

Engineering industry wants its voice heard as infrastructure development dithers

Representatives of professional engineering organisations and associations have again insisted that engineering professionals need to be part of decision-making processes in South Africa to ensure... 

Lessons in boosting Africa’s software developer base for enhanced economic competitiveness

The rapid acceleration in Africa’s software developer base presents a major economic opportunity for African countries to strengthen their competitiveness and build industries powered by homegrown... 

Intellehub, TASEZ form automotive skills development partnership

South African information and communications technology and skills company Intellehub and the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) have formed a partnership to collaborate on skills... 

Rawson opens division to broker sales of businesses

Property company the Rawson Property Group has launched a new division, Rawson Business Brokers, which is focused on facilitating the sale and acquisition of businesses across South Africa. The... 

Unilever partners with Mpact in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng to manage waste

Consumer goods manufacturer Unilever has partnered with paper and plastics packaging manufacturing and recycling company Mpact Group subsidiary Mpact Waste Management across Unilever’s... 

Only 14% of global cities meet WHO particulate matter guidelines – IQAir

Only 14% of global cities met the World Health Organisation (WHO) yearly particulate matter with a diameter smaller than 2.5 µm (PM2.5) guideline of 5 µg/m3, down from 17% in the previous year,... 

Fairvest reports strong interim performance, to achieve upper end of full-year guidance

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fairvest reports good operational performance and confirms it expects to achieve the upper end of its earnings guidance of a 9% to 11% increase in... 

Coleus Packaging invests R200m in new plant equipment for metal closures

Crown closures and metal packaging manufacturer Coleus Packaging on March 20 showcased the R200-million investments it has made in its Alrode, Johannesburg, factory. The company showcased the new... 

Africa Trade Barometer highlights ease-of-trade improvements leading to investment

The latest ‘Africa Trade Barometer’, which has been published yearly by financial services firm Standard Bank since 2022 and which tracks businesses' perceptions of the ease of trade in Africa,... 

Masondo reiterates the importance of private capital investment in infrastructure

Infrastructure as an asset class plays a dual role in building the economy by reducing the costs of doing business and by directly contributing to the economy. For South African businesses to grow...