Siphelele Dludla

Content Manager: Business Report

Black Business Council backs court bid to halt Transnet’s foreign-only rail tender

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The Black Business Council has joined Guma Solutions in a court application to halt Transnet's tender process that favours foreign manufacturers over South African ...

Eskom cracks down on diesel tender irregularities as criminal charges loom

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Eskom has announced disciplinary actions against employees involved in irregularities related to a diesel procurement contract, following an interim investigation ...

Investment in renewable energy, data centres falls short on job creation: Ramaphosa

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President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges that significant investment commitments in South Africa, particularly in renewable energy and data centres, are not generating ...

Mining output slows as global uncertainty, rising costs weigh on sector's Q3 contribution

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South Africa's mining sector experienced a slowdown in March 2026, with production growth falling below expectations due to global demand pressures and rising costs, ...

Gauteng liquor traders demand urgent reform, call for end to regulatory chaos

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The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association has welcomed a new report highlighting governance failures in the provincial liquor licensing system, calling for urgent reforms ...

Treasury defends local government funding model amid provincial concerns over fiscal allocations

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The National Treasury addresses growing concerns from provinces regarding municipal funding, infrastructure backlogs, and the need for reforms in the provincial ...

Capital Hotel Group bets on Gqeberha growth with R270m tourism investment

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Capital Hotels Group and the Industrial Development Corporation unveil a R270 million investment in Gqeberha, featuring 145 hotel rooms and apartments, aimed at ...

South Africa secures R2.5bn OPEC Fund loan to drive infrastructure reforms

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South Africa has secured a $150 million loan from the OPEC Fund to support critical infrastructure reforms aimed at boosting economic growth and job creation.

Transnet expands private rail access as 11 operators to add 24m tons of freight capacity

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South Africa's rail reform programme has taken a significant leap forward with the conclusion of Rail Access Agreements by Transnet, allowing 11 new operators to ...

BlackRock eyes bigger South Africa infrastructure push, calls for investment surge

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Speaking at the BlackRock South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, Ogunlesi said infrastructure investment ...

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

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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 ...

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

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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

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

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

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

IFC secures additional private capital for Biovac vaccine manufacturing project in Africa

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The International Finance Corporation has announced additional funding for Biovac's vaccine manufacturing project in South Africa, aiming to enhance local pharmaceutical ...

SA’s unemployment rate jumps to 32.7 percent as 345,000 jobs are lost

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South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, with youth unemployment reaching a staggering 45.8%, according to the latest Quarterly ...

US pushes Agoa overhaul as South Africa faces pressure on trade barriers

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The United States is set to reform the African Growth and Opportunity Act, shifting towards a reciprocal trade model that may pressure South Africa to open its markets ...

Diamond industry must unite behind natural stones, says World Diamond Council president

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The World Diamond Council's Ronnie VanderLinden urges the diamond industry to unite in promoting natural diamonds and reform the definition of conflict diamonds ...

Happy Pay, Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit buy now pay later across South Africa

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Happy Pay and Ozow have teamed up to offer zero-deposit, interest-free Buy Now Pay Later services, enhancing payment flexibility for South African consumers and ...

Araxi shareholders back Pay@ acquisition in major fintech expansion move

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Araxi, formerly known as Capital Appreciation, has secured shareholder approval for its acquisition of an 80% stake in Pay@ Group, a leading payment aggregator in ...

Gauteng Liquor Board probe exposes ‘regulation by stealth’ as MEC Ramokgopa vows crackdown

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Gauteng MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa responds to a damning inquiry report on the Gauteng Liquor Board, outlining plans for reform to restore integrity and public trust. ...

NUM demands accountability after two workers die at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Kloof shaft

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The National Union of Mineworkers has called for a thorough investigation and safety audit following the tragic deaths of two workers at Sibanye-Stillwater's Kloof ...

Durban's big business partners with Finfind to improve SMEs' access to funding

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The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has teamed up with Finfind to streamline funding access for micro, small, and medium enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal, addressing ...

Mantashe defends future of coal mining, calls for more power stations

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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe asserts that coal mining is crucial for South Africa's economy and energy security, calling for improved ...

African Bank walks away from R5.7bn Eskom staff home loan portfolio deal

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African Bank has decided to discontinue its acquisition of Eskom's staff home loan portfolio, focusing instead on consolidating its recent growth and enhancing operational ...