Clean energy transition provides opportunities for Africa but needs cooperation, money
By: Rebecca Campbell 6th March 2026 Southern Africa remains one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions, pointed out Zimbabwean Energy and Power Development Deputy Minister... →
Govt says Vincent Smith sentencing shows determination to strengthen accountability 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 6th March 2026 The Government Communication and Information System has welcomed the sentencing of former African National Congress Member of Parliament Vincent... →
Africa Trade Barometer points to ease-of-trade improvements leading to investment
By: Schalk Burger 6th March 2026 The latest ‘Africa Trade Barometer’, which has been published yearly by financial services firm Standard Bank since 2022 and which tracks... →
Increasing renewable-energy use by African Rainbow Minerals
By: Martin Creamer 6th March 2026 Diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) made progress toward its renewable-energy ambitions during the half-year, with... →
What impact will Africa’s busy 2026 election calendar have on the economic outlook?
By: Martin Zhuwakinyu 6th March 2026 Africa faces one of its most crowded electoral calendars this year at a time of shrinking global tolerance for political risk, turning the ballot... →
Eskom prepares to act against 14 municipalities as arrear debt breaches R110bn
By: Terence Creamer 5th March 2026 With arrear debt owing to Eskom by municipalities having breached R110-billion, the State-owned company has announced that credit control processes... →
Mpumalanga Premier heaps praise on wind energy generator Seriti Green
By: Martin Creamer 5th March 2026 Private sector investment in renewable energy and enterprise development has been highlighted by Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu in his State of... →
Shift in global order providing opportunity to strengthen platinum industry
By: Martin Creamer 5th March 2026 The world’s current extraordinary times are providing South Africa’s platinum group metals (PGM) companies with an extraordinary opportunity to... →
DA says it will not remove ‘Lesufi shower billboard’, as ANC threatens legal action
By: Thabi Shomolekae 5th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance said on Thursday it will not be meeting the African National Congress’ 12-hour deadline to remove the party's billboard... →
Somali parliament approves constitution change to extend president's term, delay election
By: Reuters 5th March 2026 Somalia's parliament voted to change its constitution and extend the term in office for lawmakers and the president, the president and the... →
Global economy faces inflation and growth test amid escalating conflict in Iran – Goldman
By: Reuters 5th March 2026 A temporary surge in oil prices to $100/bbl could slow global growth by 0.4 percentage point, Goldman Sachs analysts said on Thursday, as a... →
Oil spike threatens South Africa inflation, Godongwana says
By: Bloomberg 5th March 2026 Sustained higher oil prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East may fuel inflation in South Africa, though the buffers built by the... →
Solar power for Marula and Rustenburg platinum mines being sought by Implats
By: Martin Creamer 5th March 2026 Platinum group metals (PGM) mining company Implats is looking at solar for the Marula PGM mine and also the Impala Rustenburg operation, the... →
