Green energy company Engie South Africa has appointed Sanjeev Mungroo MD of its renewables and batteries business, effective January 1. Engie South Africa says in a statement issued on January 22... 

A new online portal has been launched to enable project originators and/or financiers to determine quickly whether the project being assessed aligns with the principles of South Africa’s just... 

Germany's special envoy for the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa Rainer Baake says his country’s ongoing commitment to the initiative is reflected by the fact that Germany has... 

The launch of the first ever Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) has been officially announced. The event will be held from October 26 to October 29 this year at Eko Atlantic,... 

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has appointed an Industry Coordination Council to support implementation of the country’s national long-term Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) strategy. The... 

State-owned logistics company Transnet has appointed Mohammed Abdool as acting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO, effective December 10, 2025, as the search for a permanent head of the... 

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 14% in 2025 to $1.6-trillion, rebounding after two weak years, although most of the increase came from financial flows through global hubs and not new... 

Audit and assurance firm PwC's ‘2026 Global CEO Survey’ shows that only three in ten, or 30% of, CEOs say they are confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months, which is down from 38% in... 

South Africa has the means to address water issues through minor and major actions that can be undertaken at the national, local, business and individual levels – similar to the response to its... 

The world has entered what the United Nations (UN) calls ‘water bankruptcy’, a state in which more water is withdrawn than climate and hydrology can provide and the impact is irreversible. Many... 

A new UK-South African partnership has been established to strengthen municipal water security and reduce water losses across South Africa. The strategic partnership between the New Partnership for... 

After nearly a year of rumours about its possible closure, the axe has finally fallen on Nissan’s assembly operations in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The Japanese group announced last year that it would... 

JSE-listed automotive group Metair has finalised the formation of its new aftermarket parts and retail division, in line with the group’s strategy of diversification through the establishment of... 

Retail giant the Shoprite Group has powered up its 100th solar photovoltaic (PV) system, more than ten years after launching its first solar project in 2015.  The landmark installation was at... 

The South African government will have no choice but to impose antidumping duties on imported vehicles, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi. At the end of January,... 

While there is a significant amount of infrastructure development taking place across Africa, often supporting large mining operations, many countries are struggling with poor-quality plastic pipe... 

Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa positioned green hydrogen at the centre of Africa’s big energy opportunity – and then on Wednesday... 

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has launched the inaugural Future Minerals Barometer, a pioneering tool designed to measure and track progress of critical mineral value-chain developments across... 

Africa does not have the luxury of treating regional cooperation and regional beneficiation as afterthoughts. If the continent continues to negotiate in small, fragmented units, the result will be... 

Mining safety in South Africa has improved significantly over the past decade through better equipment, improved safety frameworks and cultures combined with enhanced risk management approaches.... 

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), in collaboration with municipalities, national industry bodies, insurers, financial institutions, fire protection organisations and civil society,... 

Security technology manufacturer Centurion Systems has brought previously outsourced manufacturing back from Asia to South Africa, expanded its local factory operations to double night shifts,... 

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has added its voice to those expressing concern about the potential negative consequences arising from the revised unbundling plan for... 

The immediate priority of the Electricity Market Advisory Forum (EMAF), which was appointed by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) in December, will be to offer input on the... 

South Africa continues to lead Africa’s renewable-energy transition, offering a growing range of investable opportunities in wind, solar, biofuels and green hydrogen, according to the latest Forvis... 

Cape Town International Airport saw a record-breaking 11.1-million two-way domestic and international passengers during 2025, and also surpassed its December 2024 international passenger record.... 

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has successfully charged for the first time in South Africa an electric truck using fully offgrid solar-powered public charging at its Wolmaransstad site. This marks a... 

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) last year retained its long-standing number-one position in the domestic new-vehicle market, with total sales of 148 124 units – a 15.1% jump from the 128 663 unit... 

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator GridCars has welcomed a new investor following Solareff’s departure late last year. The renewable-energy group sold its majority shareholding in... 

Custom Chemistry has managed to acquire 3% of the South African agricultural nitrogen fertiliser market in the past three years, says MD and chief scientist Gerhard Vermaak. “Our early-life... 

Although there has been steady progress in expanding digital connectivity globally, the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU’s) ‘Facts and Figures 2025’ report reveals continued gaps in... 

Global smartphone shipments grew 2% in 2025 to 1.25-billion units, reflecting a stable but uneven recovery year in which a weaker first half was followed by a stronger second half, defined by...