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Africa’s cement industry and the push for energy security
Krzysztof Lokaj|Published

Africa’s cement industry and the push for energy security

Dipula Properties reports 20 percent increase in distributable earnings and raises guidance

Edward West|Published

Dipula Properties has reported a 20% increase in distributable earnings for the six months ending February 28, driven by strategic acquisitions and a focus on shareholder ...

Why energy strategy is becoming a competitive advantage for African businesses

Garth Cloete|Published

Discover how African businesses are transforming energy from a mere utility into a strategic asset, navigating challenges like rising tariffs and grid instability ...

Treasury flags deepening governance failures as municipal irregular expenditure climbs to R268bn

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's municipalities are grappling with severe governance and financial management issues, with irregular expenditure rising to R268.13 billion in the 2024/25 ...

Addressing the alarming rise in youth unemployment in South Africa

Nkosinathi Mahlangu|Published

South Africa's youth unemployment crisis has reached alarming levels, with nearly 46% of young people out of work. As the nation approaches Youth Month, the need ...

Durban launches coastal tourism policing unit to boost visitor safety

Yogashen Pillay|Published

eThekwini Municipality, in collaboration with the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, has launched a new Coastal Tourism Policing initiative aimed at enhancing ...

POPIA turns its attention to gated access

Ahmore Burger-Smidt|Published

The Information Regulator's proposed Code of Conduct aims to transform how gated access areas manage personal information, addressing public concerns over excessive ...

Wall Street reacts as US inflation accelerates and rate hikes loom

Ashley Lechman|Published

As US inflation hits new highs, Wall Street trembles and markets across Asia show caution. Discover how these economic shifts might shape the future as global tensions ...

Jobs crisis deepens as weak growth and rising costs lock millions out of work

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 32.7% in early 2026, highlighting the severe economic challenges facing the nation. With youth unemployment at a staggering ...

Competition watchdog warns concentration still stifles South Africa’s growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The Competition Commission reveals that economic concentration continues to stifle growth and job creation, particularly affecting small and medium enterprises, ...

The urgent need for Just Adaptation

Brandon Abdinor|Published

As climate impacts intensify, the urgency for effective and equitable climate change adaptation measures grows. Discover how addressing these challenges can protect ...

Pension Funds Adjudicator criticises governance failures in death benefit claim

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

A pensioner’s battle to claim her late son’s death benefit highlights severe governance issues within the Chemical Industries National Provident Fund, as the Pension ...

Tourism positioned as key growth engine at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban

Yogashen Pillay|Published

At Africa’s Travel Indaba, President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasises the vital role of tourism in economic growth, job creation, and regional integration, while outlining ...

Nedbank CIB secures R11.5bn financing for Ivanhoe Mines' Platreef project

Edward West|Published

Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking has arranged a landmark $700 million financing for Ivanhoe Mines' Platreef project, marking a significant investment in ...

Motsepe's African Rainbow Energy takes control of SA's biggest independent renewables group

Edward West|Published

African Rainbow Energy, led by Patrice Motsepe, has acquired an 83% stake in SOLA Group, South Africa's largest independent power company, aiming to enhance the ...

Constitutional Court ruling reignites scrutiny of SA Reserve Bank over Phala Phala scandal

Ashley Lechman|Published

The recent Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala farm scandal has intensified scrutiny on the South African Reserve Bank's actions. This article explores ...

Tractor sales rebound in April as farmers weigh rising costs and weaker commodity prices

Yogashen Pillay|Published

April 2026 marked a recovery in South African agricultural machinery sales, with tractor sales up 4% year-on-year. However, industry experts caution that rising ...

Constitutional Court ruling reshapes tax risk management in South Africa

Willem J Oberholzer|Published

The Constitutional Court of South Africa's recent ruling in Absa Bank Limited and United Towers (Pty) Ltd v CSARS fundamentally alters the landscape of tax risk ...

MTN's share price falls 4.1 percent, warns about economic effects from Middle East conflict

Edward West|Published

MTN's share price fell by 4.1% on the JSE, despite a strong first quarter performance with service revenue up 21.1%. The company is navigating macroeconomic challenges ...

Africa CDC and Aspen move to secure long-term African vaccine supply partnership

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Africa CDC and Aspen Pharmacare are in advanced discussions to establish a long-term vaccine supply partnership, aimed at enhancing Africa's vaccine manufacturing ...