Month: May 2026

The Battle for the Ballot: IEC Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Shifting Political Landscapes and Tech Frontiers

PRETORIA — South Africa’s local government elections are officially in motion. Yesterday, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) formally…

The Tightrope of Transition: Why Collaboration is South Africa’s Only Path to Green Steel

SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA — The directive is clear, but the execution is incredibly complex: South Africa must decarbonize its industrial…

A United Front for Re-Industrialisation: South Africa Outlines Bold Vision for Collaborative Growth

Cape Town — May 2026 In the wake of the 2026/2027 National Assembly Budget Vote Speech, South Africa’s industrial landscape…

Deputy President Mashatile to undertake Working Visit to the Republic of India

NEW DELHI / PRETORIA — In a strategic move to fortify ties between two powerhouse nations of the Global South,…

‘Thunder in Your Boots’: Ramaphosa Issues Bold World Cup Ultimatum as Broos Names Final Bafana Squad

Johannesburg — The long, agonizing twenty-year wait is officially over. South African football has stepped out of the wilderness and…

South African Youth to Showcase Groundbreaking Research at Global Türkiye Science Competition

JOHANNESBURG — Three of South Africa’s brightest young minds are heading to İzmir, Türkiye, to represent the nation at the…

SADC regional minerals must benefit locals: Regional cooperation essential for economic growth in Africa

PRETORIA — In an era increasingly defined by hyper-unilateralism, volatile resource nationalism, and shifting geopolitical blocs, South Africa is positioning…

Turning the Corner: How South Africa Plans to Trade and Industrialise Its Way to Prosperity

Faced with a complex web of global and domestic headwinds, South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)…

Zeda Braves Economic Headwinds to Deliver Double-Digit Earnings Growth in H1 2025

JOHANNESBURG — Integrated mobility solutions provider Zeda Limited (JSE: ZED) has demonstrated notable operational resilience, delivering double-digit earnings growth for…

JSE Boosts ETF Offerings with Two New Actively Managed Anchor Funds

JOHANNESBURG — The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has expanded its suite of investment products with the listing of two new…