NGOs launch free public handbook on 30th anniversary of Constitution
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 3 hours ago Celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of South Africa’s Constitution, public interest law centre SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA have launched the Know... →
South Africa at pivotal point in evolution of its mining industry, says Minerals Council 
By: Martin Creamer Updated 3 hours ago Mining built South Africa once. With clarity, confidence, and coherent policy, mining can help to build South Africa’s future again – and do so... →
Eskom unbundling plan could be ‘major setback’ for electricity reform – Busa
By: Terence Creamer Updated 4 hours ago Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has expressed concern that the Eskom unbundling plan announced in December might represent a “major setback” for... →
South Africa to raise minimum wage 5%, exceeding expectations
By: Bloomberg Updated 5 hours ago South Africa will increase the national minimum wage for this year by more than the rate of inflation and exceeding the expectations of businesses... →
Critical minerals pipeline thin, greenfield exploration budgets flat
By: Martin Creamer Updated 6 hours ago Despite mining being essential for the survival of the global economy, the mining industry’s critical minerals pipeline remains thin and its... →
Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on US deportees
By: Reuters Updated 7 hours ago Eswatini's high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers who argued that the government's deal with the United States to accept... →
Kenya private sector activity grows at slower pace in January, PMI survey shows
By: Reuters Updated 7 hours ago Kenya's private sector activity grew but at a slower pace in January, hurt by slower expansions in the construction and wholesale and retail... →
Afreximbank announces initial $8bn funding package for South Africa as a new shareholder
By: Darren Parker 4th February 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has overseen the signing of South Africa’s accession to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) establishment... →
Steenhuisen ends 'mission' as DA leader
By: Thabi Shomolekae 4th February 2026 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen on Wednesday announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term at the party’s upcoming... →
South African business activity stabilises in January, S&P PMI shows
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 South Africa's private sector business conditions stabilised in January after a challenging end to 2025, as demand steadied and price pressures... →
US condemns South Africa's expulsion of Israeli diplomat
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 The United States on Tuesday condemned South Africa's decision to expel Israel's top diplomat, Ariel Seidman, last week, a State Department... →
Trump signs extension of Africa duty-free trade programme, USTR says
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a law extending a preferential trade programme for Africa through December 31, effective retroactively... →
Congo rebel leader claims responsibility for drone attack on strategic northeast city
By: Reuters 4th February 2026 he leader of the AFC/M23 rebel movement in Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting the airport... →
