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America’s application of tariff-setting formula ‘hugely inflated’ South Africa’s trade surplus 
By: Terence Creamer 9th April 2025 South Africa’s trade surplus with the US, which was used to calculate the ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, has been... →
Theft, vandalism of electricity infrastructure remains a threat – Eskom
By: Sabrina Jardim 9th April 2025 While State-owned utility Eskom has noted a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure – including mini-substations,... →
Platinum-based green hydrogen on way to becoming South Africa’s new gold – CHIETA
By: Martin Creamer 8th April 2025 Three new green hydrogen qualifications are being registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations to enable South Africa to seize... →
Happening in Parliament this week
7th April 2025 The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will this week hold three hybrid sittings to consider motions, committee reports and conduct debates on... →
Retaliatory tariffs against US would be ‘counterproductive’, South Africa’s Tau says
By: Terence Creamer 4th April 2025 South Africa has confirmed that it has no intention of imposing retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump announced that South... →
Africa’s best-performing currency helps Uganda cut power prices
By: Bloomberg 1st April 2025 Uganda cut power prices by the most in two decades, helped in part by an appreciating currency that lowered the cost of imported fuel and... →
Pilot procurement of 1 164 km of powerlines from private investors to be launched in Nov
By: Terence Creamer 1st April 2025 South Africa intends launching a pilot programme for the procurement of 1 164 km of 400-kV powerlines, involving seven corridors in three... →
Auto sector working to determine if new US tariffs impact Agoa members – Naamsa
By: Irma Venter 28th March 2025 naamsa | The Automotive Business Council says it is “actively assessing” the potential impact of the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and certain... →
