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 Sat, 16 May 2026 21:01:20 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gold-fields-anticipates-a-cost-spike-as-iran-war-drives-up-fuel-price-069255a Gold Fields expects its costs to increase as the Iran war has driven the prices of inputs such as fuel and explosives higher. 1-267887 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/crossboundary-secures-40m-to-build-solar-and-battery-power-for-african-businesses-392408a As the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran pushes up diesel prices and Eskom increases its electricity tariffs, renewable energy is a good option for many businesses looking to reduce costs and increase energy reliability. Right on time, CrossBoundary Energy has secured a $40m investment to fast-track commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy solutions throughout sub-Saharan Africa. 1-267753 Mon, 04 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south32-and-eskom-renewable-shift-for-hillside-smelter-to-protect-local-jobs-170586a The South African power utility Eskom and South32 announced that they are working on a renewable electricity plan for the Australian firm's Hillside aluminium smelter, to take effect from 2031. 1-267658 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa 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