Markets & Investment South Africa

Junior mining investment stumbling due to regulatory uncertainty

Regulatory uncertainty, lack of coordinated policy development and a poor administration are to blame for the poor investment climate in the junior mining sector.

9 Jun 2017

RBIDZ officials receive high-level SEZ training in China

Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone's senior management are partaking in a fourth Capacity Building programme on Special Economic Zones taking place in Tianjin, China, from 24 May to 13 June...

Issued by Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone 31 May 2017

#AfricaMonth: Internal trade barriers show signs of falling

While the road ahead may still present significant challenges, some of Africa's most long-standing internal trade barriers are beginning to show signs of falling. We interview David Williams, Maersk Line Africa chief executive and global head of Safmarine to find out more...

By Ilse van den Berg 30 May 2017

#AUW2017: Trends shaping the future of utilities

Marius Oosthuizen, a lecturer in strategic foresight at GIBS, unpacked some of the trends shaping the future of utilities...

By Sindy Peters 23 May 2017

What will Trump do about Africa?

Speculation around US president Donald Trump's policy plans for the African continent and growing concerns over the future of foreign aid projects...

18 May 2017

Campaign to disinvest in fossil fuels kicks off in Cape Town

City praised for its climate change policies...

By Melanie Gosling 11 May 2017

New virtual currency tied to oil takes aim at bitcoin

A new virtual currency aims to bitcoin by pegging its value to hard oil assets, a first in the rapidly growing digital money sector.

3 May 2017

Sibanye gets shareholder go-ahead for Stillwater deal

All resolutions to approve and implement the acquisition of Stillwater Mining Company were passed by the requisite majority of Sibanye shareholder votes...

25 Apr 2017

Solar energy for Zambia can end poverty in sub-Saharan Africa

When electricity reaches Zambia through the solar market, we could see a dramatic decrease in poverty and a surge in creative entrepreneurs contributing to a thriving economy...

By Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library 19 Apr 2017

The yo-yo world of commodities

While commodities may be on the rise globally, South Africa is a mixed bag...

By Danette Breitenbach 10 Apr 2017

Implats awarded $16m in constructive fraudulent transfer case

Implats has been awarded $16m on a claim of constructive fraudulent transfer during insolvency by a jury in Pennsylvania, United States...

5 Apr 2017

#MiningIndaba: A global economic snapshot

People should be buying gold on the back of a strong dollar and a recessionary economic environment...

By Nicci Botha 6 Feb 2017

The changing face of Africa's energy projects

African energy programmes in the face of global political and economic headwinds...

By Nicci Botha 6 Feb 2017

Mining output plunges 4.2% in November

Mining output plunged 4.2% in November from a year earlier, Statistics SA said on Tuesday, 17 January...

By Pericles Anetos 18 Jan 2017

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Logistics & Transport

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SAA continues on its loss-making trajectory

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ICT

Blue Label to acquire 3G Mobile for R1.9bn

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New Vodacom narrowband IoT lab in Midrand

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Seedstars World wildcard winners

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Tourism

Sandton Convention Centre awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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Cheapflights Compass Report 2017 reveals top South African travel trends

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10 hours ago

Qatar to allow residents of Seychelles visa-free travel

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Report: Zim gets chinese buy-in for Vic Falls 'Disneyland' project

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Education

Mwabu Academy launches innovative e-learning content for primary schools

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Property

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Greater private sector support needed for transformation in property sector

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Legal

Conference on alternative dispute resolution to address South Africa's inadequacies

12 hours ago

DA, EFF to join Molefe Labour Court case

7 hours ago

Suspected human trafficker appears in court

6 hours ago

Court rules that schools may not promote single religion

6 hours ago

HR

South Africa finals of FemBioBiz Acceleration Competition today

14 hours ago

Building

Nuclear and coal lobbies threaten to scupper renewables in South Africa

Hartmut Winkler 16 hours ago

The internet of everything water

Ihuoma Atanga 15 hours ago

Study reveals China commands almost 50% of Africa's international EPC market

12 hours ago

Rustic Homes changes ownership

11 hours ago

Agriculture

Kenya's horticulture sector to undergo major changes as new standard comes into play

10 hours ago

Astral doing 'all in its power' to contain bird flu

9 hours ago

SA's neighbours ban poultry imports over bird flu

8 hours ago

Kaap Agri sees good demand at listing

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New head of research and economics to help Sernick Group improve feedlots

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EkoFarmer: High-tech turnkey solution for businesses who want to grow their own

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Finance

Hollard completes Regent deal

11 hours ago

#YouthMonth: Lack of fiscal discipline can bite you later in life

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CSI & Sustainability

SOLA Future Energy launches Joburg branch

11 hours ago

Dave Hakkens upgrades his plastic project to version 3.0

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Polyflor SA recycling programme wins award

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Retail

African Women in Supply Chain Association launches

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#YouthMonth: Fashion brand Jota-Kena's young, conscious co-founders

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Research reveals key drivers of sharing economy

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Healthcare

National cancer drug shortage may last until October

14 hours ago

Lessons not learnt: Public mental health still in a dismal state

Nicci Botha 12 hours ago

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Dale Ferreira 14 hours ago

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The SpaceStation sponsors Media Agency Rising Star Award

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#BehindtheSelfie with... Rob Smith

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