https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/647.html South Africa news 15 Markets & Investment news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/647.html en-us Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:08:36 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sars-diesel-rebate-system-overhaul-paves-way-for-automated-fuel-monitoring-847223a The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has introduced the most significant overhaul of the country’s diesel refund system in 25 years. Consequently, primary producers in South Africa are experiencing a significant change in how they claim diesel rebates. 1-267609 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-laws-and-financing-options-energise-sa-solar-market-170036a Solar energy is fast becoming the go-to alternative energy source for South Africans, from a family of five to a business of 20. Given the country's abundance of sunshine and Eskom's ongoing electricity tariff increases, many are turning to solar. 1-267438 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bhp-and-jse-join-forces-to-boost-african-mining-exploration-736442a Mining company BHP and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will co-host the first in a series of workshops to promote and support greater intelligence and collaboration in minerals exploration in key mining jurisdictions in sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267352 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-in-talks-to-sell-600-south-african-petrol-stations-in-1bn-deal-403079a Shell is negotiating with Abu Dhabi's ADNOC to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa. The deal is estimated to be around $1bn, according to Bloomberg News, which cited sources close to the matter. 1-267295 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bp-dives-back-into-oil-with-major-namibian-exploration-push-392958a BP agreed to buy an operating interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Canada-based Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas as it ramps up its upstream portfolio. 1-267233 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-fuel-price-mechanism-to-receive-a-major-overhaul-847113a According to the director of the fuel pricing mechanism, Robert Maake, the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing the local fuel price mechanism, with the process to be completed in March 2027. 1-267099 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eskom-and-exxaro-sign-17-year-coal-supply-deal-to-boost-sa-energy-security-170476a Building on their partnership, which began on 1 July 1983, Exxaro Resources and Eskom Holdings have signed a new long-term coal supply agreement (CSA), ensuring the continued delivery of coal from Exxaro’s Matla Mine to the Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga. 1-267068 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/solar-storage-live-africa-trinasolars-zaheer-khan-on-why-south-african-businesses-are-chasing-the-sun-399118a South African businesses are increasingly relying on the giant ball in the sky for their energy solutions. To offset Eskom’s soaring tariffs and harness the African sun, they are choosing solar energy to generate electricity. 1-266943 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-energy-costs-pose-risks-to-south-africa-mining-exports-399428a According to United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) chief executive Malcolm Curror, the current state of the world’s energy and oil markets may have a long-lasting effect on South Africa's mineral export sector. 1-266773 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/job-cuts-loom-as-glencore-challenges-eskom-electricity-offer-733132a According to a Glencore executive, the company's South African ferrochrome unit could walk away from talks with the government over a discounted electricity package due to what it sees as unfavourable conditions. 1-266662 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa