Eskom says eight of its 14 power stations at a 70% EAF or higher
By: Schalk Burger 30th July 2025 State-owned Eskom has reported that eight of its 14 power stations are now operating at an energy availability factor (EAF) of 70% and higher,... →
Trump says he may skip G20 summit in South Africa, cites policy disapproval 
By: Reuters 30th July 2025 US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he might skip the upcoming Group of 20 leaders' summit in South Africa in November and send someone else... →
Tau says reset in US trade relations ‘unavoidable’ on eve of reciprocal tariff deadline
By: Terence Creamer 29th July 2025 Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says a reset in South Africa’s trade relations with the US is unavoidable, but has also... →
South Africa still seeks US trade deal days before tariff deadline
By: Reuters 29th July 2025 South Africa's trade ministry said on Tuesday that it still wanted to negotiate a trade deal with the United States, before a 30% tariff on its... →
ActionSA launches govt tracker to monitor progress in Tshwane
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th July 2025 ActionSA on Tuesday launched its Government Tracker tool to highlight what it described as “positive work” by City of Tshwane Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya... →
Bain shuts scandal-tainted South African consulting business
By: Bloomberg 29th July 2025 Bain & Co. is closing down its consultancy business in Johannesburg, likely bringing to an end a years-long battle to try and restore its... →
Eskom’s legal challenge against traders raises questions over reform momentum
By: Terence Creamer 29th July 2025 Eskom has launched its long-threatened legal review of the regulator’s decision to grant licences in 2024 to five electricity traders, as well as a... →
Displaced Sudanese stream home from Egypt after army retakes Khartoum
By: Reuters 29th July 2025 Toting large suitcases and bags of belongings, the Sudanese families crowding into Cairo's main railway station hoped to be returning to relative... →
Egypt's growth outlook improves slightly as reforms take root – Reuters poll
By: Reuters 29th July 2025 Egypt's economy likely grew 4.0% in the fiscal year that ended in June, a slight upward revision from the 3.8% forecast in April, a Reuters poll... →
Rand Water talks medium-term infrastructure plans, notes maintenance disruption frustrations
By: Natasha Odendaal 29th July 2025 Water utility Rand Water’s extensive months-long maintenance from May to July was a necessary disruption to increase capacity and resilience, while... →
DPME Minister clarifies role as MKP targets department
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th July 2025 Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa has clarified that legislative reforms and implementation of... →
Bank of America sees South African inflation target by end of 2027
By: Bloomberg 29th July 2025 South Africa’s move to a lower 3% inflation target may be phased in by the end of 2027, potentially resulting in official interest rates moderating... →
South African rand extends losses as traders await outcomes of rate meeting, US tariffs
By: Reuters 29th July 2025 The South African rand weakened on Tuesday, with investor attention pinned on the outcome of the country's monetary policy meeting and updates on... →
