Innovatively expanding infrastructure to accommodate diverse value chains likely to boost Africa's economies

Uganda, in 2015, worked with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to build roads in the eastern DRC, which enabled goods manufactured in Uganda to be exported to this region, benefitting Uganda... 

Isuzu opens R2m AI, coding and robotics laboratory in Motherwell

Automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors South Africa has opened a R2-million AI, Coding and Robotics Lab at Khulile Primary School, in Motherwell, in the Eastern Cape, providing access to cutting-edge... 

All African countries can play a role in the automotive value chain, AAAM CEO says

There are significant opportunities to develop component manufacturing in Africa to supply vehicle manufacturers, and each country can play a role in the automotive value chain, industry... 

Africa needs power to accelerate industrialisation

Power in Africa is not only an issue of infrastructure, but also an economic issue because industry requires reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. Industrial competitiveness is impossible... 

Regional integration, standardised technology and ecosystems to lead to manufacturing growth

Manufacturing is the backbone of any successful industrial economy, but domestic demand is typically insufficient to develop sustainable industrial sectors. To achieve the industrial development... 

Itac recommends maintaining 10% import duty on frozen mixed vegetables

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has recommended maintaining a 10% ad valorem import duty for frozen mixed vegetables. Itac's investigation found that global... 

Salga Gauteng calls for transparent intergovernmental processes to resolve withholding of equitable share

The South African Local Government Association (Salga) Gauteng calls for a fair, transparent and collaborative intergovernmental process to resolve the decision by the National Treasury to withhold... 

cidb launches construction management qualification to boost project rollout

Regulator the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), developed the Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) as its... 

Unusual lemon season with larger crop sizes, earlier timing coming to a close – CGA

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has reported a strong lemon season for this year, marked by the larger size of the crop and the earlier timing of the... 

RASA lays Competition Commission complaint about blocking of export permit applications

Industry organisation the Recycling Association of South Africa (RASA) has lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission about the alleged extended blocking of export permit applications in... 

Warehouses more complex and digital, but some simple solutions possible

Warehouses and distribution centres are becoming more complex, with the changes in customer expectations driven by e-commerce affecting the logistics industry, supply chain and logistics facilities... 

Effectiveness of virtual power plants being proven in South Africa

Virtual power plants (VPPs) have been tested and are being proven in South Africa, and their widespread use could reduce the need to build some new transmission and distribution infrastructure... 

Three SMEs named finalists for Property Point’s Green Seeds competition

Three South African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), namely LEEP Solutions, House Harvest and Green X, which are all developing sustainability solutions for the property sector, are... 

Swedfund invests $5m more into TLG II impact fund to support SMEs

Sweden development finance institution Swedfund is investing an additional $5-million in TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (TLG II) to further support the preservation and creation of decent jobs in... 

Collective bargaining provides stability and certainty in the industry – Seifsa

The three-year wage agreement concluded in the metals and engineering industry in 2024 was reached during a period of significant economic pressure for the industry, but, despite these challenges,... 

Hulamin appoints interim chairperson

JSE-listed aluminium products company Hulamin has appointed Linda Yanta as interim chairperson, with effect from July 6. This follows the board's decision that Paul Baloyi cease to hold office as... 

Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Africa reached about $70-billion in 2025, which was below the exceptional $94-billion recorded in 2024, but was the third-highest number since 1990 and... 

Africa's blockchain venture capital almost halved in 2025, while share of global deals rises

Global blockchain venture capital rose by 28.8% in 2025 to $15.4-billion, while deal activity fell by almost a third, which indicates that investors were writing larger cheques, but doing so more... 

Science Month aims to be a broader, sustained science engagement programme

The National Science Month (NSM) initiative, launched by Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina on July 4, is intended to create a broader and more sustained science... 

An independent transmission system operator a must, BLSA’s Mavuso argues

Section 34A of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act requires that the independent transmission system operator (ITSO), as the licensed transmitter, control the network it operates, says... 

Lobito Corridor railway project achieves $753m financial close

Cross-border transport infrastructure project the Lobito Corridor railway project, in Angola, has achieved a successful financial close of $753-million, says infrastructure financing fund the... 

Home Affairs reports progress in digital transformation of identity, travel documents

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says it is making progress ahead of schedule in its digital transformation agenda to reform all systems and processes by decentralising access to services... 

UIF urges continued engagement, after Busa withdraws from UIF structures at Nedlac

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says public governance responsibilities are best achieved through continued engagement, constructive dialogue and institutional processes through which... 

DFFE says Draft National Circular Economy Action Plan not yet published

The draft National Circular Economy Action Plan (NCEAP) is still under development and has not been published or released for public comment, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the... 

Gauteng expects to complete R553 Golden Highway rehabilitation in September

Construction works along the R553 (Golden Highway) rehabilitation project are progressing in line with the approved programme timelines, and the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is... 

Cape Winelands Airport, Stellenbosch University form sustainable development partnership

Cape Winelands Airport and Stellenbosch University (SU) have formed a partnership to advance smart and green development innovation, foster sustainable growth and drive academic advancement. The... 

Nigeria joins IEA, boosting global energy governance

Nigeria has joined global organisation the International Energy Agency (IEA), which deepens the IEA's cooperation with Africa’s most populous nation and marks a milestone for global energy... 

Landis+Gyr EMEA rebrands as EYKON

EYKON has been announced as the new name for critical infrastructure support company Landis+Gyr Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as an independent company from the Landis+Gyr Group. EYKON will... 

Amazon commits to buy, sell South African project’s carbon removal credits

Digital retail and platform company Amazon has committed to buying 1.95-million tons of carbon removal credits generated over more than a decade by the nature-based carbon removal programme in... 

Outa calls for all Eskom-Joburg information to be made public

Civil society organisation the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) is, in the wake of a reported agreement between State-owned electricity utility Eskom and the City of Johannesburg, calling for... 

PPC Zimbabwe vacant land disposal period lapses without payment

JSE-listed cement and construction materials company PPC has advised its shareholders that it had not received the $30-million payment for the disposal of the Arlington Property, held by subsidiary... 

Domestic, foreign travellers must now declare cash of more than R100 000 – FIC

Domestic and foreign travellers must now declare cash in their possession above the threshold of R100 000 when crossing the country’s land and seaports, says national financial intelligence unit... 

Absa PMI declines to 47.3 points in June, but price pressures may have peaked

Financial services firm Absa’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined from 50.8 in May to 47.3 index points in June. The sharp decline in the PMI’s purchasing price index by 13.5 points to 71.3... 

Fortress to raise R1.35bn in bookbuild

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fortress Real Estate Investments has placed 55.67-million B ordinary shares at R24.25 a share as a bookbuild placement following strong institutional demand.... 

Dozens of governments sign commitment to boosting energy efficiency – IEA

Dozens of governments have issued a joint statement agreeing to make energy efficiency a cornerstone of energy policy in recognition of its critical role in building resilience against future... 

SepHold grows full-year revenue, net profit

JSE-listed building and construction materials company Sephaku Holdings (SepHold) reported that group consolidated revenue for the financial year ended March 31 increased to R1.29-billion, up from... 

Project readiness is main constraint, not capital, in South Africa's infrastructure opportunities

Infrastructure projects are indeed attracting private-sector capital, but the main challenge for South Africa is developing a robust pipeline of bankable projects that provide investors with the... 

South Africa's economic recovery entering uncertain phase amid growing pressure

South Africa’s economy remains on a recovery path, but rising global pressures and cost dynamics are slowing momentum and reshaping the outlook for the months ahead, says professional services firm... 

Mastercard opens Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Payments processing multinational Mastercard has launched its Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence – a pan-African initiative designed to strengthen cyber-resilience, enhance collaboration and... 

Solidarity opens court case against delays in issuing artisans' red seal certificates

Trade union Solidarity has brought an urgent application in the Labour Court to force the State to end the delays in issuing red seal certificates to qualified artisans. “Hundreds of qualified...