April 14, 2023
South Africa: Condolences for Four Killed in Mining Incident
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has sent its condolences to the families of four mine workers who died following the collapse of a surface waste rock… Read more »
South Africa: AfCFTA Agreement Presents Economic Opportunities for Investors
Investors should seize the economic and business opportunities to establish a commercial presence in South Africa, said Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area… Read more »
South Africa: W Cape Signs Agreement to Grow Potato Industry
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), together with Potatoes SA, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which commits both parties to grow… Read more »
South Africa: 'Disappointing' Increase in Easter Weekend Road Deaths
South Africa recorded an increase in fatalities during the Easter Weekend with 225 people losing their lives on the roads this year when compared to the 161 fatalities that were… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Appoints Permanent Head of Generation
Eskom has appointed experienced energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation, with immediate effect. Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: President Sets Investment Target in Trillions of Rand
On the back of the success of the South Africa Investment Conferences (SAIC) held in the country over the past five years, President Cyril Ramaphosa has set a R2 trillion target… Read more »
South Africa: Investment Commitments Abound At SAIC
The morning session of the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) has seen a number of companies making significant investment commitments. Read more »
South Africa: Investment Drive Exceeds Targets, President Says
Pledges at the annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) over the past four years have exceeded President Cyril Ramaphosa's target of R1.2 trillion in investments by some… Read more »
South Africa: A Thriving Country Requires Innovation - Minister Nzimande
Government and the private sector must work together to boost investment in research and development. Read more »
South Africa: SA 'Conducive for Business'
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has lauded the functioning judicial system which makes South Africa fertile for investment. Read more »
South Africa: Energy Transition Presents Opportunities for Investment
Chief Operations Officer for the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Joanne Bate, says although the Just Energy Transition is expected to bring challenges to businesses and… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: City of Tshwane Commits to Restoring Power to Communities
Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink, says the City of Tshwane is prioritising the restoration of power to all areas affected by the collapse of pylons on the N4 Freeway in… Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: SA Reaches R1.2 Trillion Investment Target
While the target of reaching R1.2 trillion worth of investments has been successfully reached at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC), currently underway, President… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: Bill Signals Major Boost for Workplace Equity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. Read more »
April 11, 2023
South Africa: N3 Highway Reopens After Multiple Car Crash
The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Transport has reopened the N3 freeway between Hilton and Cedara after hours of closure following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding to Vary Between Stage 3 and 5
State power utility Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 and 5 load shedding until Wednesday evening. Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Africa: Deposit Insurance Body Established to Protect Bank Depositors
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has established South Africa's first deposit insurance body to protect bank depositors and bring further confidence to a resilient financial… Read more »
April 06, 2023
South Africa: Government Urges South Africans to Help Keep the Lights On
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged South Africans to join government in making power cuts a thing of the past. Read more »
April 05, 2023
South Africa: Withdrawal of Electricity State of Disaster Will Not Affect Ongoing Work to Resolve Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the withdrawal of the National State of Disaster on Electricity will have no impact on the ministry's… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Ends National State of Disaster On Electricity
Government announced on Wednesday that it has terminated, with immediate effect, the National State of Disaster declared by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Partial Exemption Withdrawn, for Now
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says National Treasury has withdrawn Eskom's partial exemption from the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) granted to the power utility last… Read more »
April 04, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town's Langa to Nyanga Rail Service Resumes Operating
After more than three years, commuters in Cape Town can once again board the trains between Langa and Nyanga following the resumption of the rail service. Read more »
South Africa: Some Relief for Motorists in April as Fuel Prices Drop
Consumers of diesel, paraffin and gas will breathe a little easier following price decreases in all fuels and slight changes in the prices of petrol. Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Africa: Spain Exhibition Means Big Business for SA Cosmetics Industry
Members of the South African business community, who attended the In-cosmetic Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, have welcomed the opportunities emanating from the three-day show. Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Repo Rate Increases to 7.75%
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repurchase rate (repo rate) has reached 7.75% after the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)… Read more »