Manufacturing confidence decreases to 21 in the first quarter
By: Schalk Burger 14th March 2024 Loadshedding, challenges at the ports and political uncertainty saw manufacturer confidence in the first quarter of the year dip five points to 21,... →
Deal to sell government stake in South African Airways collapses
By: Reuters 14th March 2024 A deal the South African government has been negotiating for three years to sell a majority stake in South African Airways (SAA) has fallen apart,... →
Exxaro declares R5.4bn dividends, green energy business thriving
By: Martin Creamer 14th March 2024 Diversified mining company Exxaro, with interests in the coal, energy and ferrous markets, has declared final and special dividends. The share... →
Crisis of confidence has exacerbated sub-Saharan Africa’s funding squeeze
By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th March 2024 Various shocks have resulted in commodity price pressure and fiscal constraints globally, but sub-Saharan African countries, in particular, have... →
New level of Transnet transparency much improved – ARM
By: Martin Creamer 13th March 2024 Since the new leadership at State rail enterprise Transnet has began engaging with South Africa's mining industry, the level of transparency has... →
Multi-Party Charter promises it will be tough on crime
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th March 2024 The Multi-Party Charter on Wednesday promised that if it comes into government it will prioritise preventing crime by addressing its root causes.... →
New online portal launched to aid Cape Town’s solar PV boom
By: Irma Venter 13th March 2024 The City of Cape Town has launched a new online application portal for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. More than 5 000 solar PV systems have... →
AfriForum brings urgent application against Rand Water’s water cuts
By: Natasha Odendaal 13th March 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum has brought an urgent application against Rand Water following the water supplier’s decision to reduce water... →
US Treasury's No 2 urges South Africa to boost fight against corruption
By: Reuters 13th March 2024 US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on Wednesday urged South Africa to step up its battle against corruption, saying that work could help... →
Passing Electoral Matters Bill ‘crude’ attempt to direct more funds to ANC coffers – DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th March 2024 The Democratic Alliance has rejected what it said was an “attempted money grab” by the African National Congress, as the Electoral Matters... →
South Africa should get off global regulator's 'grey list' in 2025, says Kganyago
By: Reuters 13th March 2024 South Africa's central bank governor said on Wednesday that he was confident the country would be removed from an international financial crime... →
Trade conditions remain tough – Sacci
By: Creamer Media Reporter 13th March 2024 The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says the results from its February survey of trade conditions confirm an ongoing rough... →
Kenya's pause to Haiti deployment follows growing doubts about mission
By: Reuters 13th March 2024 Just 11 days ago, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry and Kenyan President William Ruto signed an agreement that Ruto said would fast-track a... →