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NTCSA CEO Monde Bala
NTCSA acknowledges ‘temporary bottleneck’ of R2bn in curtailment payments to IPPs
Updated 32 minutes ago By: Terence Creamer

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed what it describes as a “temporary bottleneck” in curtailment payments to independent power producers (IPPs), with about R2-billion of such compensation claims currently... 


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Paramount, Kalyani launch Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle
Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

Aerospace and defence technology group Paramount and defence company Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) have launched the Simha 4x4 light armoured multipurpose vehicle. The Simha was... 


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Alstom-led consortium lands major contracts to modernise Egypt’s strategic rail corridors
Updated 2 hours 40 minutes ago By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A consortium led by multinational rail systems manufacturer Alstom has signed four landmark contracts with Egyptian National Railways to modernise Egypt’s strategic railway corridors, covering the... 


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Scatec starts building 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant in Tunisia
Updated 7 hours ago By: Schalk Burger

Renewable energy company Scatec has reached financial close and started construction on the 120 MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant, in Tunisia. The €96-million project is expected to reach commercial... 


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Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices
Updated 7 hours ago By: Reuters

Middle Eastern crude oil markets could come under further pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens on Friday following the US-Iran interim deal, releasing-millions of barrels of oil stranded in the... 


Necsa, Siemens Energy form energy technology partnership
Updated 1 hour 35 minutes ago By: Schalk Burger

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) and energy technology company Siemens Energy have signed a nonbinding agreement to strengthen collaboration in energy, technology and... 


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Renewable electricity has almost made up for the drop in coal generation in SA
Renewable electricity has almost made up for the drop in coal generation in SA
12th June 2026

Egypt generated more electricity than South Africa in 2025. South Africa has held the number one spot on the continent since at least 2015, according to Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2026. 


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Platinum jewellery generates highest demand level since 2019
Updated 7 hours ago By: Martin Creamer

Despite metal price and import tariff headwinds, platinum jewellery delivered growth across all markets in 2025, generating the highest demand level since 2019. South Africa is the world's largest... 


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South African rand strengthens as US-Iran interim deal eases geopolitical tensions
18th June 2026 By: Reuters

The South African rand strengthened in early trade on Thursday after the United States and Iran released the text of an interim agreement signed by their presidents to end the war, easing... 


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Eskom says CoJ PAJA consultation process extended by 30 days
17th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Power utility Eskom says it has, in the interest of ensuring a fair administrative process, extended the deadline for the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) notice issued previously to... 


A.P. Moller Capital moves to buy Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
A.P. Moller Capital moves to buy Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa
17th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Global institutional fund manager A.P. Moller Capital has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of renewable-energy developer and independent power producer Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa.... 


Cape Town calls on Transnet to improve port efficiencies
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The City of Cape Town again calls for State-owned Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. South Africa cannot afford a port that underperforms, and all... 


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Vukile records solid full-year performance, portfolio growth
17th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Vukile Property Fund achieved 9.3% year-on-year increase in funds from operations (FFO) and dividends a share for the financial year ended March 31. The specialist retail real estate... 


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Agribusiness confidence slides further to two-year low
17th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Following an 18-point decline in the first quarter, the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and Industrial Development Corporation’s Agribusiness Confidence Index (ACI) fell... 


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ZET says ExxonMobil agreement further strengthens LNG terminal’s commercial foundation
17th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET), which is aiming to build South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, has signed heads of... 


PIC chair Masondo defends board member Thabi Nkosi
17th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned asset management firm Public Investment Corporation (PIC) chairperson Dr David Masondo says PIC board member Thabi Nkosi serves on the board because of her qualifications, experience... 


Grid infrastructure requirements reshape base metals demand outlook to 2040 – WoodMac
17th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Research from consultancy Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac) finds that the base metals required to power the global data centre boom extend far beyond the servers, cooling units and enclosures inside these... 


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Magazine round up | 12 June 2026

A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader.  

EXPORTS RESUME: This month, the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal, in Durban, handled its first maize vessel since December 2023, loading 40 000 t of export maize aboard MV Chang Hang Hong Hai destined for Vietnam. Terminal manager Sihle Mpungose said she was encouraged by the positive crop outlook for 2026 and said the terminal, which had recently been refurbished, was ready to support increased maize exports.
EXPORTS RESUME

This month, the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal, in Durban, handled its first maize vessel since December 2023, loading 40 000 t of export maize aboard MV Chang Hang Hong Hai destined for Vietnam.... 

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Public-private collaboration is proving worthwhile

An important step towards stabilising the operations of important value-adding South African companies, preserving the jobs that go with them, and promoting a more sustainable future for them, has... 

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Distribution dilemma

During a recent joint meeting of the portfolio committees on electricity and energy and cooperative governance and traditional affairs it became clear there is some sympathy for Eskom when it comes... 

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 Japie du Plessis, MD of Cementation Africa
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This week we profile Japie du Plessis, MD of Cementation Africa, an underground contract mining company 

NO LONGER THEORETICAL: International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol has used the “vase is broken” analogy to describe the new global energy context following shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. “It has been always a question in the energy world . . . but it was a theoretical issue. Now it is real,” Birol said. This new reality meant that countries would pursue energy security policies premised on the potential of the waterway being closed yet again.
NO LONGER THEORETICAL

International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol has used the “vase is broken” analogy to describe the new global energy context following shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.... 

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