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dtic invites comments on draft regulations blocking unwanted direct marketing communication
1st November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) invites comments on the draft amended Regulations 4 of the Consumer Protection Act, which provides mechanisms to block unwanted direct... 


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Trade opportunities for emerging countries to remain under a Trump Presidency, economist says
29th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Economist Dr Larry Hatheway has predicted that Donald Trump will win the upcoming US presidential elections against Kamala Harris, which will probably encourage deglobalisation based on the former... 


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Sugar industry calls for Godongwana to honour his commitment to reassess sugar tax
28th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

In an open letter, several sugar industry associations have called on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to honour a commitment he made in his 2023 Budget, where he announced that consultations... 


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Sun International’s proposed acquisition of Peermont should be denied, commission recommends
28th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal prohibit JSE-listed Sun International’s proposed acquisition of Peermont Holdings. The commission said on October 28 that it... 


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Greater coordination needed to realise green-hydrogen aspirations
25th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Despite enthusiasm for the development of a hydrogen economy from the public and private sectors, there remains a significant lack of coordination to effectively implement projects and bring the... 


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Local supply chain challenges pose significant threat to localised manufacturing
24th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

If hydrogen technology developer Mitochondria Energy CEO Mashudu Ramano had known beforehand how difficult it would be to find local suppliers for hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyser parts, he... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
Automotive industry the ‘unsung hero’ of the South African economy – Mavuso
21st October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has described the domestic automotive industry as the “unsung hero of the South African economy” after joining the naamsa | The Automotive... 


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‘Support and commitment’ not enough to save long steel business, urgent action needed – AMSA
16th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

Government’s support for, and commitment to, addressing the removal of export tax on scrap metal, resetting the price preference system (PPS) mechanism at an appropriate level, implementing trade... 


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South Africa’s emissions to peak in 2024, reach decade low in 2030 – report
7th October 2024 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s overall emissions will reach their peak this year and will be followed by a downward trend that will culminate in the lowest emissions this decade in 2030, the draft first 'Biennial... 


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Localisation key to unlocking potential
27th September 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to catalyse the localisation of the automotive component manufacturing sector are critical to economic development, says financial services company Nedbank Commercial Banking manufacturing... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
Macpherson, AGSA commit to working together to iron out DPWI financial mismanagement
25th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Following a meeting between Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) on September 25, the two parties have committed to working... 


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Combatting resurgence of Somali pirate activity requires holistic approach, expert says
23rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Maritime piracy along the Somali coast is seeing something of a resurgence in 2024 because the root causes on land have gone largely unaddressed and international support has declined,... 


ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster says there is more positive outlook for the country.
South Africa’s coalition government triggers wave of investment
23rd September 2024 By: Bloomberg

The formation of South Africa’s business-friendly coalition government has triggered a wave of investment announcements and positive sentiment not seen in years, spurring hope that Africa’s biggest... 


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Defence industry CEO calls for PPPs to fund SANDF projects
20th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The CEO of the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industries association, Sandile Ndlovu, has called for the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to help fund defence projects in... 


Treasury’s Guma leaves, reform unit to remain priority
20th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s National Treasury said its “pool of skilled and competent officials” is sufficient to ensure that the work of the unit responsible for economic-growth enhancing structural reforms... 


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SAB reiterates calls for revised approach to excessive beer excise tax increases
16th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Government is disproportionately reliant on the beer-making industry for excise duties, which accounted for 34.7% of total excise revenues in the 2023/24 financial year, JSE-listed beer maker South... 


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Cape Town’s Metal Theft Unit recovers 1.8 t of metal, 54 km of cable
16th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) says its dedicated Metal Theft Unit (MTU) in the past year (ending June 30) recovered more than 1.8 t of metal and 54 km of stolen cable. “The scary thing is that for... 


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Cape Town proposes new CBD spatial plan; expects up to 50 000 new inner-city residents by 2040
13th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has invited the public to comment on its 2040 local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the central business district (CBD). The LSDF will guide decisions about... 


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EU targets carbon emissions through import tariff
6th September 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), set to come into effect in 2026, is poised to drive companies exporting to the EU to rethink their energy strategies and adopt renewable-energy... 


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South African, Angolan competition authorities sign MoU
4th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Competition Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Angola Competition Authority (ACA), establishing a general framework for bilateral communication and cooperation... 


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FSCA approves JSE’s plans to divide its main board into two segments
3rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has approved amendments to the JSE’s listings requirements dealing with market segmentation, which will come into effect on September 23.  The market... 


M&R reaches debt repayment agreement with banking consortium
30th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed Murray & Roberts (M&R) has reached an agreement with a consortium of South African banks to repay R409-million in debt. The debt, which peaked at about R2-billion in April 2023, has been... 


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CoJ wants unified forum to address illegal mining scourge
29th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The City of Johannesburg's (CoJ’s) Environment and Infrastructure Services Department (EISD) has called for the establishment of a unified forum to address illegal mining, emphasising the need for... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity... 


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Embracing diversity an ironclad requirement
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

To overcome gender-biased stereotypes and preconceptions in the workplace, concerted efforts to embrace diversity and inclusion should be a non-negotiable hallmark of corporate strategy, highlights... 


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Transformation integral to development
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the operational challenges of the country’s transport sector, freight forwarding solutions company Tswalanang Logistics highlights the necessity of creating educational opportunities and... 


SONJA DE BRUYN Infrastructure projects and partnerships can be integral to enhancing equality, in addition to safe and effective transport infrastructure's facilitating the movement of women, and therefore, assisting in their participation in economic activity
Women’s participation key to economic growth – investment firm
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Efforts to facilitate the greater participation of women in key sectors of the economy, such as the transport sector, are viewed with the utmost importance by women-led investment firm Identity... 


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Rail infrastructure thieves receive lengthy prison sentences
22nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of four people arrested in connection with the theft and damage of essential Transnet infrastructure that... 


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Ramaphosa signs Electricity Regulation Amendment Act into law
16th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the much-anticipated Electricity Regulation Amendment (ERA) Act, which lays the legislative foundations for the establishment of a fully independent... 


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Renergen says 'relevant' authorities have found no corporate governance wrongdoing
15th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

ASX- and JSE-listed Renergen says it has been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into allegations levelled at the company over the past few months regarding potential... 


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Transnet initiates investigation into Fidelity security tender award
14th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has commissioned an investigation to determine the facts and associated circumstances with regard to recent allegations in the media casting doubt on the integrity pertaining... 


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Cape Town to launch constitutional challenge if Public Procurement Bill is gazetted
12th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa not to gazette the new Public Procurement Bill into law, as the city believes it will slow down local service delivery and... 


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SA’s automotive prospects clouded by high taxes and exports risks
2nd August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The importance of export growth as an automotive industry strategy is crucial to mitigate the numerous risks associated with South Africa's low growth environment. "We see export growth as a really... 


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Aggressive scrap metal policies should be based on transparent data, not conjecture, expert says
30th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Significant alterations to existing scrap metal regulations and outright bans – albeit temporary – on the trade of certain scrap metals should not be made without access to transparent and accurate... 


National Treasury welcomes signing of Pension Funds Amendment Act into law
30th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

National Treasury has voiced its approval of the Pension Funds Amendment Act being signed into law by the President Cyril Ramaphosa last week. This signals the last part of the significant... 


Sasol receives DFFE notification to apply concentration-based emissions limits
29th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed energy and chemicals company Sasol says it has received notification of the concentration-based limits that the Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister has determined to be... 


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