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South Africa Awaits Crucial AGOA Verdict: Government Confident in Resilient Economy Ahead of US Announcement

JOHANNESBURG — As the United States prepares to announce the outcome of its annual eligibility review for South Africa under…

South Africa Overhauls National Accounts: 2022 Base Year and New Methodology Reveal R6.99 Trillion Economy

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has officially released its landmark benchmarked and rebased estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), shifting…

Restoring Dignity from the Ruins: Ramaphosa Marks Major Milestone at KwaZulu-Natal’s Cornubia Development

DURBAN — Four years after catastrophic floods devastated parts of KwaZulu-Natal and displaced thousands, President Cyril Ramaphosa returned to the…

Minister Gwede Mantashe to Hand Over Sibanye-Backed Dithabaneng Clinic in Limpopo

LIMPOPO — Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe is officially handing over the newly constructed Dithabaneng Clinic in…

DA Within ‘Striking Distance’ of Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Says Hill-Lewis in Final Rally Push

GQEBERHA — Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has declared that his party is within “striking distance” of capturing an…

Navigating the Future: Why the SADC Chemicals Industry Must Adapt to Global Transitions

The chemicals sector stands as a vital pillar of industrial activity, serving as the foundational building block for value addition…

Durban’s Economic Turning Point: Ramaphosa Lauds Chamber Resilience Amid Infrastructure and Security Push

DURBAN — As South Africa’s oldest and largest metropolitan business chamber marks a milestone 170 years of enterprise, President Cyril…

GASIPPPP Bid Window 1 Falters on Fuel Supply Bottlenecks, but Government Reaffirms Gas Ambitions

Johannesburg — South Africa’s maiden push to integrate large-scale gas-to-power into its national grid has hit a major structural roadblock.…

Driving Growth: Steenhuisen Champions R933 Billion Automotive Aftermarket as Key to South Africa’s Industrial Future

South Africa’s automotive aftermarket stands as a powerhouse of industrial capability, economic resilience, and employment. Speaking at the Automechanika Johannesburg…

Rethinking Sugar: Deputy Minister Godlimpi Urges Innovative Financing and Structural Reform for SA Sugarcane Growers

The South African sugar value chain stands at a critical juncture. As the sector looks to secure its long-term future,…