Creamer Media Reporter
Creamer Media’s news team is based mainly in South Africa, but the team includes regular correspondents from other parts of Africa, such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Kenya and the rest of the world, including the United Kingdom, Australia and India. Email: newsdesk@engineeringnews.co.za
Meyer the right person to strengthen ties between South Africa, the US – BLSA
15th April 2026 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has welcomed the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US, saying he has... →
World Bank, IMF, IEA to coordinate response to Middle East war's economic, energy impact
2nd April 2026 The heads of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have announced in a joint statement... →
Organisations welcome fuel price relief but call for further measures
31st March 2026 Agriculture representative bodies AgriSA and Agbiz have welcomed the announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral and Petroleum... →
World Bank flags rising commodity prices, logistics strain amid Middle East conflict
27th March 2026 The World Bank Group has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is placing increasing pressure on global commodity markets and supply... →
Two contenders emerge for DA leader ahead of elective congress
24th March 2026 Elections for the Democratic Alliance’s key leadership roles is set for April 11 and 12, and following nominations, Sibusiso Dyonase has challenged... →
GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter; by 1.1% for 2025
10th March 2026 South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, following an increase of 0.3% in the third quarter of... →
Sishi to leave National Treasury for IMF job
5th March 2026 National Treasury Budget Office deputy director-general Edgar Sishi will step down at the end of March to take up a position at the International... →
Dirco urges South Africans in the Middle East to evacuate
4th March 2026 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has encouraged South Africans in the Middle East to take "immediate advantage" of... →
Failing municipal infrastructure, not water scarcity, driving South Africa’s water crisis
3rd March 2026 South Africa’s escalating water outages are being driven primarily by failing infrastructure rather than water scarcity, and the country is facing... →
NHI paused for now as Ramaphosa awaits ConCourt ruling
20th February 2026 Two cases relating to the controversial National Health Insurance will be heard in the Constitutional Court in May, prompting President Cyril... →
Unemployment rate improves to 31.4%
17th February 2026 South Africa's official unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 of a percentage point to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared with the... →
Ramaphosa says record number of tourists a vote of confidence in South African brand
2nd February 2026 The record number of tourists in South Africa in 2025 is a vote of confidence in South Africa’s brand appeal, said President Cyril Ramaphosa, as he... →
Ramaphosa pays tribute as Freedom Charter’s last surviving signatory passes on
2nd February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded Leon Levy, South Africa’s last surviving signatory of the historic Freedom Charter, following news of his... →
Cesa offers engineering support following national disaster declaration
21st January 2026 In response to government's declaration of a national disaster following torrential rains, widespread flooding and wildfires in parts of the... →
DA hits back at ‘Brics naval exercises’, warns GNU being undermined
9th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance has expressed concerns that South Africa is deepening ties with Russia and Iran, following recent naval exercises involving... →
Nersa appoints Electricity Market Advisory Forum to guide power-market reform
19th December 2025 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has appointed a broad-based Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF) to advise on the... →
African Development Fund secures record $11bn replenishment as Africa steps up as co-investor
17th December 2025 The African Development Fund (ADF) has mobilised a record $11-billion under its 17th replenishment, marking a significant shift in Africa’s... →
GDP grows by 0.5% in the third quarter
2nd December 2025 South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.5% in the third quarter, following an increase of 0.9% in the second quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)... →
Prevention at a systemic level required to tackle water mafias
28th October 2025 While severe penalties are necessary to combat damage to water infrastructure, there is a need to focus on prevention by securing water... →
Ramaphosa undertakes State visit to Switzerland
28th October 2025 Fresh off of his State trip to Southeast Asia, President Cyril Ramaphosa will next meet with Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter, at her... →
Salga says Eskom’s proposed distribution agency agreements put municipal mandates at risk
9th October 2025 The South African Local Government Association (Salga) has warned that Eskom’s proposal to implement distribution agency agreements (DAAs) to curb... →
Trade conditions deteriorate, Sacci survey shows
18th September 2025 The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) reports that an uncertain global trade climate, a restrained real local economic... →
Trade Conditions Deteriorate
18th September 2025 The uncertain global trade climate, the restrained real local economic performance and excessive unemployment represent a compounded negative... →
Manufacturer confidence drops to lowest level in a year and a half – survey
16th September 2025 The Absa Manufacturing Survey decreased by ten points to 23 in the third quarter – its lowest level since the first quarter of 2024, with Absa... →
Eskom introduces first 20 EVs to its fleet
10th September 2025 Power utility Eskom has launched the first 20 electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet of vehicles, which it says is a major milestone in the company’s... →
South Africa's GDP grew 0.8% in the second quarter
9th September 2025 South Africa’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following an increase of 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, Statistics South Africa... →
Eskom supplier receives 12-year prison sentence; to repay R2.6m
29th August 2025 Power utility Eskom welcomes the sentencing handed down by the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, in Mpumalanga, earlier this month... →
Rand Water to reduce bulk water supply to Merafong municipality by a further 20% amid R1.4bn debt
27th August 2025 Bulk water utility Rand Water has announced that it will reduce bulk water supply to the Merafong municipality, in Gauteng, by a further 20% after... →
Magazine round up | 15 August 2025
15th August 2025 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
Media reports of arrest warrant for Police Commissioner unfounded – NPA
12th August 2025 The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) on Tuesday refuted media reports that warrants of... →
Unemployment rate worsens to 33.2%
12th August 2025 South Africa's unemployment rate worsened by 0.3 of a percentage point to 33.2% in the second quarter, compared with the unemployment rate of 32.9%... →
Magazine round up | 01 August 2025
1st August 2025 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
dtic launches desk to support exporters impacted by US tariff hike
31st July 2025 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) on July 31 announced the launch of an Export Support Desk to serve as a direct point of... →
We will support Appropriation Bill now that Nkabane is gone – DA’s Steenhuisen
22nd July 2025 The Democratic Alliance on Tuesday welcomed the dismissal of Higher Education and Training Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, saying that it will support... →
Ramaphosa suspends Andrew Chauke amid inquiry
22nd July 2025 South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke has been suspended, with immediate effect, by President Cyril Ramaphosa,... →
Mantashe appointed acting Police Minister
16th July 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe acting Police Minister until Professor Firoz... →
DBSA, China Development Bank sign $293m loan facility agreement
9th July 2025 The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and infrastructure investment and financing provider China Development Bank (CDB) have signed a... →
Trump announces 30% tariff on South African exports to the US from Aug 1
7th July 2025 US President Donald Trump on July 7 informed South Africa of its intention to impose a 30% tariff on South African products exported to the US,... →
Mbeki hits back at Steenhuisen for DA’s withdrawal from National Dialogue
4th July 2025 Former President Thabo Mbeki has sharply criticised Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen over the party’s decision to withdraw from the... →
Petrol price to rise by up to 55c a litre, diesel by up to 84c a litre
1st July 2025 The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced that the price of petrol 93 will increase by 55c a litre and the price of petrol 95... →
Magazine round up | 27 June 2025
27th June 2025 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
