Lumkile Nkomfe
Lumkile Nkomfe is a Creamer Media Online Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Ramaphosa hails investor confidence in digital economy
6th July 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the recognition by global technology companies of South Africa’s ambition to become a leading digital... →
Tau emboldened by World Bank study findings on SEZs
6th July 2026 Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says he is encouraged by the findings of a comprehensive study by multilateral public... →
Daily Podcast – June 23, 2026
23rd June 2026 Making headlines: Ekurhuleni budget passed after major ANC concessions; SA court says family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site;... →
Structural reforms gain traction but criminal justice enforcement lags, BLSA says
15th June 2026 There are emerging signs that South Africa’s structural reforms are slowly improving the country’s investment potential. In her weekly newsletter... →
Multilateral and plurilateral models in focus amid global trade ructions
12th June 2026 The growing fragmentation of the global trading system, intensifying geopolitical conflicts and mounting pressure for global trade reforms have... →
Eskom sets out to appoint forensic services providers to resolve investigations backlog
3rd June 2026 State-owned power utility Eskom has issued an invitation to tender or request for proposals for the provision of forensic and anticorruption... →
Labour Minister pushes youth jobs agenda, tougher stance on undocumented workers
2nd June 2026 Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says her department is intensifying efforts to tackle unemployment through a combination of... →
Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence
6th May 2026 As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the... →
BMA names winning bidders for R12bn project to redevelop six ports of entry
28th April 2026 The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the winning bidders for the R12-billion redevelopment of its six busiest land border posts,... →
Illegal mining more than just a law enforcement issue, research fellow says
24th April 2026 A presentation by University of South Africa (Unisa) Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience postdoctoral research fellow Dr Kennedy... →
Eskom not yet in a position to comment on alleged diesel procurement, storage irregularities
23rd April 2026 State-owned power utility Eskom says its newly established Group Investigations and Security department is in the final stages of completing an... →
Conflict in Middle East could cost Africa 0.2 percentage points in economic growth in 2026
17th April 2026 A joint policy document presented by continental body the African Union (AU) Commission, multilateral development finance organisation the African... →
Vaal SEZ to drive reindustrialisation, job creation
16th April 2026 Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi has noted that the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is aimed at revitalising... →
Daily Podcast – April 14, 2026
14th April 2026 Making headlines: DA, ActionSA want Qedani Mahlangu prosecuted for Life Esidimeni tragedy; Gwarube flags ‘misinformation’ as deadline for comments... →
Paramount, BMA to bolster security at Lebombo during the Easter period
2nd April 2026 Aerospace and technology company Paramount South Africa has confirmed the deployment of its advanced border security technologies in support of the... →
Growing risks as oceans economy faces pressure, fragmentation
2nd April 2026 Global body UN Trade and Development (Unctad) says the “virtual closure” of the Strait of Hormuz, in the Middle East, is disrupting a critical... →
Daily Podcast – March 26, 2026
26th March 2026 Making headlines: DA launches urgent interdict over CoJ's R10bn wage agreement; South Africa's policy rate on hold as Iran war seen pushing up... →
Daily Podcast – March 25, 2026
25th March 2026 Making headlines: EFF wants prosecutions from Saps arrests in R360m Medicare24 scandal; Reviewed electricity pricing policy to be released for... →
Daily Podcast – March 17, 2026
17th March 2026 Making headlines: DA wants Mantashe to disclose state of SA’s fuel reserves; Sars cracksdown on corruption in customs-inspection; And, Eswatini... →
Daily Podcast – March 16, 2026
16th March 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa pledges accelerated govt momentum for economic recovery; Ekurhuleni agrees to payment plan with Eskom, avoids immediate... →
Daily Podcast – March 05, 2026
5th March 2026 Making headlines: DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’ at ANC’s request; Godongwana says oil spike threatens South Africa’s... →
Daily Podcast – February 26, 2026
26th February 2026 Making headlines: DA welcomes members from ActionSA; Moody’s says South Africa budget ‘confirms’ strong fiscal stance; And, more than 1 700... →
Daily Podcast – February 23, 2026
23rd February 2026 Making headlines: SIU reveals corruption at Home Affairs; Ramaphosa defends SANDF deployment to fight organised crime; And, Energy Council asks for... →
Daily Podcast – February 17, 2026
17th February 2026 Making headlines: Unemployment rate improves to 31.4%; Parly Saps investigation committee’s deadline extended to March; And, AfriForum serves... →
Daily Podcast – February 13, 2026
13th February 2026 Making headlines: Mixed political reactions to water crisis committee announced during SoNA; Economists see three more South Africa rate cuts,... →
Daily Podcast – February 10, 2026
10th February 2026 Making headlines: Anti-corruption efforts stagnate in SA; Institute of Race Relations said despite growth, SA in ‘serious economic trouble’; And,... →
Daily Podcast – February 06, 2026
6th February 2026 Making headlines: Parly defends Speaker’s decision to block subpoenas of witnesses in Saps probe; South Africa and China sign trade and investment... →
Daily Podcast – February 04, 2026
4th February 2026 Making headlines: Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader; South Africa to raise minimum wage 5%, exceeding expectations; And, US condemns South... →
Daily Podcast – February 02, 2026
2nd February 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa pays tribute to Freedom Charter’s last surviving signatory; ABSA PMI rises by 8.2 points in Jan but remains below the... →
Daily Podcast – January 27, 2026
27th January 2026 Making headlines: ANC calls for disciplinary action in ballot paper scandal; SIU probes alleged corruption in uMzinyathi municipality; And, South... →
Daily Podcast – January 22, 2026
22nd January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector; Higher Education Minister says vocational institutions are not residual options; And,... →
Daily Podcast – January 20, 2026
20th January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa greenlights salary increases for MPs, judges; UK-South Africa celebrate five years of development-focused free trade... →
Daily Podcast – January 15, 2026
15th January 2026 Making headlines: DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry; SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown; And, new... →
Daily Podcast – January 12, 2026
12th January 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa to hold bilateral talks with UAE President; Outa welcomes court’s decision to set aside driving licence card tender;... →
Daily Podcast – January 08, 2026
8th January 2026 Making headlines: South Africa hosts Brics naval exercise, risks renewed US ire; Gauteng govt urges matriculants to use digital platform to access... →
Daily Podcast – December 12, 2025
12th December 2025 Making headlines: US Senate advances dozens more Trump nominees, including South Africa pick; DWS investigating possible dam failure at Thabo’s... →
Daily Podcast – December 10, 2025
10th December 2025 Making headlines: Parties question Menzi Simelane’s NDPP shortlist, DA threatens legal action; Cabinet approves draft Gas Bill for processing by... →
Daily Podcast – December 08, 2025
8th December 2025 Making headlines: President says white supremacy notion threatens South Africa's sovereignty; Ramaphosa says ‘safety of women, children is... →
Daily Podcast – December 04, 2025
4th December 2025 Making headlines: Mbalula rubbishes US’s claims that SA’s G20 Presidency operated with ‘spite, division’; Ramaphosa pays tribute to former Sars... →
Daily Podcast – December 01, 2025
1st December 2025 Making headlines: Mavuso says even the best NDPP will still face structural constraints if reform is not enacted; Ramaphosa dismisses Trump’s... →
Daily Podcast – November 28, 2025
28th November 2025 Making headlines: Zuma's daughter quits as MP over Russia recruitment allegations; Cachalia notes decline in most crime categories; And, DA demands... →
