South African News
Macron presses French companies to revive investment in Africa
By: Bloomberg 9th January 2026 President Emmanuel Macron called for a renewed push by French companies and financiers into Africa, arguing that excessive regulation and corporate... →
DA hits back at ‘Brics naval exercises’, warns GNU being undermined 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 9th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance has expressed concerns that South Africa is deepening ties with Russia and Iran, following recent naval exercises involving... →
Diamond industry won’t see positive end to 2026 if it fails to work together, leader warns
By: Martin Creamer 9th January 2026 In Friday’s Diamond Industry Updates email to Mining Weekly, the South African Diamond Producers Organisation carries this global warning from... →
South African rand steady as investors eye key US data
By: Reuters 9th January 2026 The South African rand was steady in early trade on Friday, as traders look ahead to US labour market data later in the day for indications on the... →
Major water infrastructure commissioned to secure supply for Rustenburg, Thabazimbi
By: Natasha Odendaal 9th January 2026 Critical upgraded water infrastructure has been commissioned to significantly improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg local... →
Goldman Sachs expects South Africa's rand to extend gains as conditions improve
By: Reuters 9th January 2026 The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa's domestic... →
New analysis points to dramatic reshaping of trade lanes amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions
By: Terence Creamer 8th January 2026 A new scenario analysis of global trade points to ongoing trade growth over the coming decade despite the imposition of tariffs and rising... →
Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community launch water pipeline project
By: Natasha Odendaal 8th January 2026 Magalies Water, Glencore and the Bakwena Ba Mogopa Community, along with the Rustenburg local municipality, have jointly launched Phase 1 of the... →
