Month: June 2026

Turbocharging South Africa’s SEZs: Inside the Blueprint to Unlock Growth and Cut Red Tape

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have long been heralded as the silver bullets for the nation’s…

South Africa Mourns the Passing of King Makhosonke II of the amaNdebele Nation

PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness following the passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II, the reigning…

AmaNdebele King Makhosonke II Passes Away; Tributes Pour In for Traditional Leader

PRETORIA — The amaNdebele nation is in mourning following the passing of His Majesty Ingwenyama Makhosonke II Mabena, the King…

Williams Reserve Luke Browning Set for Double FP1 Action in Spain and Austria

Williams Racing has announced that official reserve driver Luke Browning will take part in consecutive Free Practice 1 sessions at…

Nigeria’s Reform Resilience Confronts Fresh Inflationary Winds, IMF Reports

WASHINGTON, DC — Strong economic reforms implemented by Nigerian authorities over the past three years have successfully bolstered the nation’s…

EFF Slams US Over ‘Disgraceful’ Refusal of Somali Referee for 2026 FIFA World Cup

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have launched a scathing attack on the United States government and soccer’s…

South Africa’s Timber Trade Strategy: the dtic Bets on WoodEX 2026 to Galvanise Industrial Growth

JOHANNESBURG — As South Africa navigates a critical phase of economic restructuring, industrial policy has increasingly pivoted toward resource-based sectors…

South Africa Advances Power Sector Reform as Eskom Restructuring Task Team Targets Independent Grid Operator

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa is taking a definitive step toward reshaping its energy landscape as the Eskom Restructuring Task Team…

DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis Backs Ramaphosa’s Migration Stance, Demands Swifter Economic Reform

CAPE TOWN — In a decisive move to counter rising social tensions, Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has formally…

Sasol Signals Specialty Pivot with €60 Million German Plant Expansion

BRUNSBÜTTEL, Germany — In a move that underscores a strategic pivot toward high-margin, specialized chemical sectors, Sasol International Chemicals has…