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Driving Mobility Forward: Gauteng MEC Welcomes Major Rail and Bus Upgrades to Revitalize Public Transport

JOHANNESBURG — Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has thrown her weight behind ongoing infrastructural interventions by the…

From Pledges to Progress: Limpopo Unlocks Over R450 Billion to Drive Industrial Growth and Job Creation

POLOKWANE — Limpopo’s economic trajectory is shifting decisively from promise to practical delivery. Speaking at the Limpopo Investment Conference 2026…

Steering South Africa’s Automotive Future: Government Moves to Phase Out SKD Operations

South Africa is steering its automotive sector toward a profound transformation. Speaking at the SA Auto Week event in Durban…

Bridging the Economic Gap: Gauteng Invests in Tshwane’s Critical Transport Infrastructure

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has officially commenced a vital infrastructure rehabilitation project targeting seven bridge structures along…

Steering South Africa’s Automotive Future: Transformation, Localisation, and the EV Transition

As South Africa’s automotive sector converges at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban for South African Auto Week, the…

Beyond the Barrel: South Africa Pushes for Continental Self-Reliance and Refining Sovereignty at Africa Energy Week

As global energy markets reel from ongoing geopolitical tensions and the lingering shockwaves of Middle Eastern conflicts, Africa faces a…

Fuelling Growth: South Africa Champions Continental Energy Cooperation and Strategic Investment at APPO Forum

CAPE TOWN — Against a backdrop of shifting global energy markets, geopolitical tensions, and persistent supply chain volatility, South Africa…

South African Mining Slumps in August 2026: Production and Sales Take Heavy Hits

South Africa’s vital mining sector faced a severe downturn in August 2026, weighed down by sharp contractions in key commodities…

Building Resilience and Growth: African Caucus and IMF Chart a Course for Economic Transformation

Navigating Global Headwinds As policymakers gather for the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, the economic trajectory of…

The Bangkok Blueprint: IMF and World Bank Unveil Global Strategy to Combat Cyber-Enabled Financial Fraud

As digital finance continues to reshape the global economy by expanding access and driving innovation, it has simultaneously unlocked a…