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Transnet appoints law firm to investigate allegations against TNPA management
State-owned freight and logistics group Transnet has appointed an independent law firm to undertake an in-depth investigation into allegations that certain Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...
Energy transition offers once-in-century potential for South Africa to reindustrialise
The global and local renewable energy transition is presenting industries, and South Africa, with a once-in-a-century growth trajectory to provide products and components into the value chains of...
SolarSaver adding battery energy storage to two dairies in Creighton Valley
Solar photovoltaic (PV) installation company SolarSaver has added batteries to the existing grid-tied installation at Burnview Dairy to create a hybrid system. It will also add batteries to the...
Almost half of South African companies needed overhaul after cybersecurity incidents
Cybersecurity company Trellix's 'Mind of the CISO 2023' report found that nearly half of South African organisations found it necessary to completely overhaul the skills and qualifications of their...
Partial Modderfontein road bridge closure to remain in place until July
City roads and stormwater agency the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says the partial closure of the Modderfontein road bridge, between Pretoria road (West) and Wordsworth road, will remain in...
More than 1 000 classic cars to be on show at George Old Car Show
The twenty-seventh George Old Car Show will be held at Eden Technical High School, in Union street, George, on February 10 and 11, with more than 1 000 classical cars expected. Entries, thus far,...
UFS, ZZ2 company NovaLogix to develop, make fresh produce probiotic
The University of the Free State (UFS) and fresh produce company ZZ2 have launched a joint venture company NovaLogix to develop and produce a probiotic used in the production of fresh produce to...
BMA extends ports of entry redevelopment bids submission date
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has agreed to extend the submission date for requests for proposal for the 'Redevelopment of the Six Priority Land Ports of Entry' project to July 4. The six...
Leoka resigns from Amplats board
Platinum group metals miner Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has announced that Thabi Leoka has resigned as nonexecutive director and, consequently, the board committees she serves on, with...
ISA to hold Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium in Cape Town in March
Infrastructure planning and management centre Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will hold the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium (Sidssa) 2024 on March 17 to 19 at the Century City...
Lhyfe, Source Galileo to establish green hydrogen production units in the UK, Ireland
Green and renewable hydrogen producer and supplier Lhyfe and renewable energy developer Source Galileo have entered into an agreement to jointly develop commercial-scale green and renewable...
Afrimat only waiting for CompTrib approval for Lafarge South Africa acquisition
JSE-listed midtier mining and materials company Afrimat says it is now awaiting approval from only the Competition Tribunal to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Lafarge South Africa. Mineral...
South Africa must build renewable energy momentum, and then move on to other sectors – Mavuso
The rapid pace at which South Africa is building renewable energy projects, driven by private sector investment, is viewed as positive in the global context, including at the recently held World...
UK's Prince Edward to meet Mashatile, conservation activists
The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward will meet with Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the OR Tambo Official Residence, in Pretoria, as part of Prince Edward's working visit to South Africa from...
Ukheshe acquires EFT Corporation for African financial services growth vision
Financial technology company Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) in what Ukheshe describes as a milestone in both companies’ commitment to innovation and growth....
More choices for consumers in pre-owned vehicle market
South African motorists are currently enjoying a variety of pre-owned vehicles, with price being a significant driver of the pre-owned car market, says motor retailer Kelston Motor Group used...
Steps being taken to improve turnaround at DCT Pier 2 ahead of the citrus season
The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 is prioritising fluid terminal operations ahead of South Africa’s citrus season, and the terminal is providing a rail link solution for its customers’...
Global economic growth in 2024 to be muted
The global economy is expected to remain weak in 2024, but inflation is likely to gradually decrease, and rate cuts may be on the cards in the second half of the year economic forecasting and...
More economic optimism, but CEOs concerned half of businesses may be unviable in a decade
While the proportion of CEOs who are optimistic about global growth prospects increased from 18% to 38% in assurance, advisory and tax services company PwC's twenty-seventh 'Annual Global CEO...
Global AI Governance Alliance calls for inclusive access to AI data, resources and education
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Artificial Intelligence Governance Alliance (AIGA) is calling on experts from various sectors to address several key areas of AI, including improving data quality and...
NRF appoints Gugu Moche as digital transformation group executive
Research organisation National Research Foundation (NRF) has appointed Dr Gugu Moche as digital transformation group executive. She will also continue to act as the Research, Innovation and Impact...
AfriSam expects to start mining new Ulco limestone quarry later this year
Aggregates and construction materials company AfriSam will soon start mining at a new limestone deposit near its Ulco cement plant, in the Northern Cape. The relocated quarry will be capable of...
PPC reorganises exec committee to drive improved profitability, return on capital
JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC has approved a substantially reorganised and strengthened executive committee to drive improved profitability and a sustainable return on...
Poverty, rising prices bigger concerns than climate change for South Africans
The main concern South Africans face is poverty, highlighted by 68.4% of respondents to office and printing systems multinational Epson Climate Barometer survey, while rising goods and services...
African Guarantee Fund, Vista Group to boost SME financing in West Africa
Specialised guarantee provider African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and financial services firm Vista Group have signed a partnership agreement to accelerate access to finance for small and medium-sized...
Potential modest global FDI increase in 2024, but geopolitical, debt and global fracturing are risks
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's (Unctad's) 'Global Investment Trends Monitor' shows that global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows increased marginally by 3% in 2023 to...
Uptick in December economic activity, but better 2024 unlikely – BankservAfrica
Payments infrastructure and services company BankservAfrica's Economic Transactions Index (BETI) improved to 133 in December, owing to less loadshedding and fuel price cuts during the month. On a...
Convergence to acquire Datacentrix from Alviva
Private equity investment management company Convergence Partners, through its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF), has entered into a definitive agreement with information and...
RFA urges investigation into outdated TFR systems following derailment
Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) says the collision of two coal trains on the Richards Bay ore line at the weekend underscores the vulnerability of the multi-ore line owing...
Sapia appoints Seelan Naidoo as new chairperson
Petroleum industry organisation the South Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has appointed Seelan Naidoo to succeed outgoing chairperson Hloniphizwe Mtolo as chairperson. Naidoo, who will serve...
African trade growth expected to be driven by technology, trade pacts in 2024 – study
The Trade in Transition study, commissioned by freight and logistics company DP World, shows that Africa’s business leaders anticipate growth this year, driven by investment in technology to...
BCG appoints Thomas Kingombe as South Africa manufacturing, supply chain lead
Management strategy consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has appointed BCG MD and partner Thomas Kingombe as its South Africa Manufacturing and Supply Chain operations lead. He joins the South...
TymeBank reaches profitability within first five years
Financial services firm TymeBank reached its first month of profitability in December 2023, less than five years since launching in February 2019. “We are proud of our achievement, particularly...
SOLshop offers discounts for 'social commerce' group purchases
Online retail platform SOLshop has integrated social interaction into its shopping experience by allowing its users to buy groceries at discounted prices by inviting friends to join in group...
Critical infrastructure failure the biggest business risk in South Africa this year
Critical infrastructure blackouts have emerged as the number one risk for businesses in South Africa for the second consecutive year, highlighting the severe impact of power outages and the failure...
Recovery efforts under way following derailment of two trains near Richards Bay
State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is busy with recovery efforts after a derailment in which two trains collided in the early hours of January 14 at Elubana, outside Richards Bay, in...
Joburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry opens export, import manager training programme
The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) has opened applications for its virtual export and import management training programme, which has been specifically designed to develop...
TUHF announces expansion strategy for affordable housing in South, Southern Africa
Commercial property financing company TUHF has announced an ambitious expansion strategy aimed at addressing the evolving demands for affordable housing across South Africa, as it marks its 20-year...
Alexforbes appoints Mpho Molopyane as chief economist
JSE-listed financial services company Alexforbes Investments has appointed Mpho Molopyane as chief economist, with effect from December 1, 2023. She will be responsible for formulating the...
Generative AI set for scaling up in 2024, but few are embracing it
Artificial intelligence (AI), and generative AI (GenAI), is one of the top three topics being discussed among executives worldwide and across sectors, and GenAI is set to be scaled up during the...
95% of companies have an AI strategy, only 14% ready to integrate it – Cisco
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI (GenAI), are leading to a once-in-a-generation shift, which is opening new opportunities and transforming industries, modes of...
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