Category: BUSINESS
SEZs are catalysts for re-industrialisation: Mashatile
South Africa’s new industrialisation policy is focused on the next two decades rather than the next election cycle. That’s according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who delivered the keynote address at the second
Read MoreBotswana says Anglo has picked De Beers preferred buyer
Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first refusal, either on its own,
Read MoreGcaleka raises alarm over food safety in SA’s informal trading sector
Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has raised serious concerns about food safety in South Africa’s informal trading sector, warning that the sale of expired, contaminated and potentially dangerous food products,
Read MoreCOSATU to oppose African Bank’s proposed retrenchments
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) says it will oppose African Bank’s proposed retrenchments, warning that South Africa cannot afford to lose more jobs. This after the bank
Read MoreLIVE | Mashatile addresses the Special Economic Zones Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers the keynote address at the 2nd International Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Infrastructure & Investment Conference at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban,
Read MoreTau unveils new SEZ strategy to drive industrial growth – SABC News
South Africa has incorporated findings of an independent World Bank review of its Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in charting a strategy to reignite industrialisation in the country. That is according
Read MoreRamokgopa promises electricity price relief for industries – SABC News
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has sought to assure high-intensity energy users and manufacturing industry players that plans are at an advanced stage to introduce a dispensation that
Read MoreFNB survey finds 29% of retirees surprised by unexpected emergencies
The FNB 2026 retirement insights survey has found that 29% of retiree respondents are surprised by unexpected emergencies. This comes as expenses such as medical costs get much more costly,
Read MoreToyota’s R10 billion investment shows confidence in SA: Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Toyota South Africa’s R10.4 billion investment in its Durban manufacturing plant is a strong vote of confidence in the country’s manufacturing sector, despite growing global competition
Read MoreEskom opens talks after disconnecting illegal power at Lion Park
Eskom says it remains open to discussions to ensure the restoration of electricity supply to the Lion Park community in Camperdown, near Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. The power utility says it
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