September 13, 2023
South Africa: Govt, Labour Cement Cooperation to Uplift Economy
Government and organised labour have agreed to work much more closely to speed up efforts for a more inclusive economy, job creation, and addressing poverty and inequality. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Briefs Parliament On the Black Industrialists Policy
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has highlighted the significant strides achieved by the Black Industrialists Policy within the food and energy sectors. Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: BENTELER Expansion a Boost for Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says the expansion of the BENTELER South Africa plant in Gqeberha represents a significant milestone in South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Nangamso Matebese Appointed As Deputy President's Economic Affairs Advisor
Nangamso Matebese has been appointed to the advisory team in the Office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Africa: Date Set for Finance Minister's Medium Term Budget Statement
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on November 1. Read more »
September 10, 2023
South Africa: Economic Recovery Measures Improve Economy
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has attributed the growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to the economic recovery measures that were implemented by government to support the… Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: HPCSA Addresses Backlog of South African Foreign-Qualified Board Exams
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says it empathises with and fully understands the frustration and dissatisfaction among the South African foreign-qualified… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Calls On Social Partners to Tackle Joblessness, Climate Change
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on social partners to work with government to deal with the country's pressing issues, especially unemployment and climate change. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Awarded Chairship of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance
South Africa will use its Chairship of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) to advance the green hydrogen agenda on the continent and support opportunities for peer-to-peer… Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: Pick n Pay Founder and Philanthropist Raymond Ackerman Passes Away
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of Pick n Pay founder and philanthropist Raymond Ackerman, who was also an Esteemed Member of the Order of The… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Uganda: South Africa to Participate in Investment Summit with Uganda
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, is leading a delegation of 65 South African business representatives to a two-day Uganda - South Africa… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Minister to Lead Delegation to Trade and Investment Summit in Uganda
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, will participate in and lead the second Uganda/South Africa Trade and Investment Summit from 5 - 6 September… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel, Paraffin and Gas Prices Set to Increase
The prices of both grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase when the September prices come into effect. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Attends African Climate Summit
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS). Read more »
September 02, 2023
South Africa: Planned Maintenance Outages Aimed At Improving Performance, Electricity Minister Says
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current intensity of load shedding is due to planned maintenance outages to fix generating units. Read more »
August 28, 2023
South Africa: Prasa Spends R2.1 Billion On Rail Infrastructure in Gauteng
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has spent R2.1 billion in recovering the rail infrastructure in Gauteng to date. Read more »
August 27, 2023
South Africa: Agreements Will Aid Energy Solutions - Minister
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has emphasised that the agreements signed in the past week with Chinese state owned entities and the donation… Read more »
August 24, 2023
South Africa: Expanded Brics Expected to Have a Firmer Say On International Agenda
With its large footprint in combined population size and strong world Gross Domestic Product, the BRICS group of countries is expected to shape the international agenda in the… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Appreciative of Brics Membership
Egypt, the new kid in the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) family has expressed appreciation in becoming a member of the family. Read more »
August 23, 2023
South Africa: Young People Call for Establishment of Brics Youth Council
Making their voices heard at the 15th BRICS Summit, young people across the member states have called for the establishment of a BRICS Youth Council. Read more »
South Africa: Chinese Donation to Aid in Load Shedding
At least 500 public facilities around the country are set to benefit from a donation from China which will allow them to have uninterrupted alternative power supply and shield them… Read more »
South Africa: Creecy Lobbies for Funding of Environmental Challenges #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has called on developed countries to meet their commitments to fund the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, which… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Calls for Investment in Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the business community to invest in the continent and identify solutions to the rapid economic, technological and social changes underway. Read more »
South Africa: Country Charts Energy Growth Path With China
South Africa aims to enhance its energy collaboration with China, focusing on aligning the two countries' shared dedication to environmentally friendly, low-carbon and… Read more »
Africa: Next Wave of Global Economic Growth Will Come From Africa - Brics Business Council South African Chair
The next wave of global growth will emerge from Africa, as the continent rises as a bigger player in emerging markets. Read more »