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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Lawfulness of temporarily withholding equitable share from 69 municipalities scrutinised
17th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The National Treasury’s temporary withholding of the transfer of the July equitable share funds to 69 municipalities came under intense scrutiny in Parliament on Friday, where questions were raised... 


The Hydra project in the Northern Cape
75 MW Northern Cape hybrid renewables-battery project enters into operation
16th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A large-scale hybrid renewable energy project able to supply 75 MW of dispatchable renewable electricity to South Africa’s national grid between 5:00am and 9:30pm daily has been officially... 


Monale Ratsoma
Monale Ratsoma appointed NDB VP and chief risk officer
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Development finance institution the New Development Bank (NDB) has appointed Monale Ratsoma VP and chief risk officer, with responsibility for risk management, corporate strategy, policies,... 


BSE chairperson Neo Mooki and DMCC chairperson and CEO Ahmed Bin Sulayem hold a signed document marking the partnership
DMCC, Botswana Stock Exchange Group sign MoU to expand market access for Botswana's commodity exports
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

International business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, DMCC, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Botswana Stock Exchange Group (BSE), operator of... 


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PIC appoints acting CEO, board welcomes FSCA oversight
15th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has appointed CFO Batandwa Damoyi acting CEO, with immediate effect, to ensure continuity of leadership and the uninterrupted execution of the PIC’s mandate... 


Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Regional integration, standardised technology and ecosystems to lead to manufacturing growth
14th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


PIC CEO Patrick Dlamini
PIC suspends CEO, appoints new acting chief investment officer
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The board of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has placed its CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension, saying it is necessary to give him sufficient space and time to respond to... 


Three major agencies commit to jointly support African prosperity and resilience
13th July 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The African Development Bank (AfDB), UN Development Programme (UNDP) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) have jointly committed themselves to helping build a resilient... 


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Transforming Africa to capitalise on critical minerals requires dramatic strategy shift
13th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The world is entering a new industrial era, built for critical minerals, and this presents an opportunity for Africa to transform its economies, if that transformation is undertaken strategically.... 


Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit
13th July 2026 By: Reuters

China on Friday said it would step up cooperation with Namibia in the Southern African state's energy, farming, infrastructure, and minerals sectors during talks in Beijing between Chinese leader... 


Keynote speaker UJ lecturer and professor Siphamandla Zondi
Unified approach crucial to meeting AfCFTA targets
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

A unified approach needs to be adopted by all 55 of the countries that form part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to reach its initial 2035 target of increasing GDP... 


Paper manufacturing
Manufacturing output down 4.3% y/y in May
9th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's manufacturing production decreased by 4.3% year-on-year in May, with the food and beverage; basic iron and steel, nonferrous metal products, metal products and machinery; and wood... 


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Ramaphosa extends Madlanga Commission deadline to November
9th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the final report deadline for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The... 


Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test
9th July 2026 By: Reuters

Zambia is gearing up for an August election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is favoured to win a second term but may face a strong challenge from opposition leader Brian Mundubile. The vote... 


Containers being transported by ship
IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, sees rebound in 2027
9th July 2026 By: Reuters

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday inched its 2026 global growth forecast lower again to a sluggish 3.0%, warning of ongoing risks linked to the war in the Middle East, trade... 


The Madlanga Commission is led by Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga (left)
Treasury launches investigation into allegations made at Madlanga Commission
8th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following testimony presented to the Madlanga Commission that raised allegations of improper conduct involving a former National Treasury employee, Treasury has appointed external forensic... 


Johannesburg's CBD
South Africa ties R3.6bn Johannesburg funding to debt plan
8th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

National Treasury said it will release funding that’s been withdrawn from dozens of municipalities after they’ve submitted plans on how they’ll pay their debts. The Treasury on Tuesday withheld... 


South African Iron and Steel Institute secretary general Charles Dednam
Opinion: South Africa’s steel debate is still too narrow
7th July 2026

In this article, South African Iron and Steel Institute secretary general Charles Dednam writes that South Africa must look beyond only the volumes of steel being imported into the country and... 


A globe focused on Africa
Africa attracted investment in 2025; the challenge is turning it into broader industrial development – Unctad
7th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


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Home Affairs boosts border force with 301 new immigration officers
6th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Department of Home Affairs has initiated a major recruitment drive to hire 301 additional immigration officers, aiming to drastically bolster the country's border security and law... 


UIF urges continued engagement, after Busa withdraws from UIF structures at Nedlac
3rd July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
What’s next for South Africa’s gigawatt-scale yearly solar market?
3rd July 2026

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) hosted its AGM this week and also released its annual report. As the recognised voice of South Africa’s PV industry, representing almost... 


An image of Cliffton Bridge
Growing demand for support, energy-efficient drive solutions in KZN
3rd July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The need to improve industrial resilience for businesses across KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has resulted in an uptick in demand for technical support, strong stock holding and energy-efficient drive... 


The Joburg CBD at night
Johannesburg faces R2.1bn funding gap as its bills mount
2nd July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Johannesburg is starting a new financial year with a multibillion-rand budget that’s not fully funded, potentially deepening a crisis that’s already left it unable to pay for power and fuel... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Kganyago signals South Africa could hike rates again this month
1st July 2026 By: Bloomberg

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation expectations have risen above the central bank’s 3% target, justifying the May interest-rate increase and signalling further... 


Absa PMI declines to 47.3 points in June, but price pressures may have peaked
1st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


EMA 2026 partners with K9 Project Watchdog to support wildlife protection efforts
EMA 2026 partners with K9 Project Watchdog to support wildlife protection efforts
1st July 2026

Leading mining exhibition Electra Mining Africa 2026 has named South African National Parks Honorary Rangers K9 Project Watchdog as its official charity partner, providing a platform to raise... 


John Steenhuisen has been appointed Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister
Ramaphosa reshuffles Cabinet following DA request
30th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that, following consultation with the leadership of the DA, a member of the Government of National Unity, a number of changes have been made to the national... 


Wind turbines at the Impofu Wind Farm cluster in the Eastern Cape
330 MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster enters into commercial operation
30th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The full 330 MW Impofu Wind Farm cluster, located in the Kouga and Nelson Mandela Bay municipalities of the Eastern Cape, has entered into commercial operation. The cluster comprises three 110 MW... 


South Africa's economic recovery entering uncertain phase amid growing pressure
30th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

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... 


Shelves of food in a grocery store
Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact on vulnerable economies, UN trade agency says
30th June 2026 By: Reuters

The UN trade and development agency warned on Tuesday that while the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will bring immediate relief to energy markets, vulnerable economies remain at risk from... 


Rand currency
Inflation expectations rise before South Africa rate decision
30th June 2026 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s two-year inflation expectations climbed,complicating the central bank’s efforts to anchor expectations around its 3% target. Average inflation expectations two years ahead, the... 


City of Johannesburg group CFO Tebogo Moraka
Opinion: The Story of Johannesburg is the story of local government in South Africa
29th June 2026

In this article, City of Johannesburg group CFO Tebogo Moraka writes that the challenges facing the city are, in many respects, reflections of broader national realities and that the solutions... 


Joburg’s high operating expenditure dubbed ‘utterly unsustainable’
Joburg’s high operating expenditure dubbed ‘utterly unsustainable’
29th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

New research into the crisis afflicting the City of Johannesburg warns that the widening structural imbalance between the metro’s operating expenditure and capital expenditure (capex) poses a... 


Police, refugees
Broken system inflaming xenophobic tensions – Amnesty International
29th June 2026 By: Sashnee Moodley

Ahead of the planned nationwide June 30 protests against illegal immigration, Amnesty International South Africa has accused government of inflaming tensions between South Africans and other... 


An image of Japie du Plessis
Murray & Roberts Limited closes Differential transaction for mining businesses
29th June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The joint business rescue practitioners (BRPs) of Murray & Roberts Limited (MRL) have completed the Differential Capital transaction, a major milestone in the implementation of MRL’s business... 


Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters to be restarted after Glencore Merafe and Eskom finalise 62c/kWh terms
Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters to be restarted after Glencore Merafe and Eskom finalise 62c/kWh terms
26th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture has announced that the Boshoek and Wonderkop ferrochrome smelters will be restarted, following the conclusion of the detailed terms and conditions of negotiated... 


ECA urges Southern Africa to strengthen economic resilience to better withstand external shocks
26th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Subregional Office for Southern Africa (SRO-SA) has called on countries in the region to accelerate regional integration, strengthen economic resilience... 


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