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Mining is key to strengthening domestic economy plus uplifting geopolitical status 
By: Martin Creamer 16th May 2025 Strengthening South African mining is key to strengthening South Africa’s domestic economy as well as its geopolitical standing, which is... →
South African companies aren’t innovating enough: why support during tough economic times matters
16th May 2025 South Africa’s innovation fund, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the 2025 state of the nation address, was a response to the country’s... →
Magazine round up | 16 May 2025
16th May 2025 A video round up of this week’s magazine, highlighting our cover story, features and Business Leader. →
US shifting Africa strategy to 'trade, not aid', envoy says
By: Reuters 15th May 2025 US envoys in Africa will be rated on commercial deals struck, not aid spent, a senior State Department official said, touting it as the new... →
Deputy Finance Minister sees Budget 3.0 as done deal 
By: Bloomberg 15th May 2025 South Africa’s deputy finance minister said next week’s national budget is set to secure approval from lawmakers, after two previous iterations... →
Tanzania’s Williamson Diamonds goes totally Pink 
By: Martin Creamer 15th May 2025 London-listed and South Africa-active Petra Diamonds has sold its entire shareholding in Williamson Diamonds of Tanzania, plus all shareholder... →
Steady trade conditions dip slightly in April – Sacci
By: Schalk Burger 15th May 2025 The improved trade conditions in the first two months of this year were extended into March, but retreated somewhat in April, the South African... →
SOL: My friend and adversary, Sol Kerzner – Peter Venison
15th May 2025 Sol Kerzner, the controversial and charismatic business tycoon, once dominated the Southern African tourism landscape. He left an indelible mark by... →