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Political pretence affects business climate
11th June 2024 The advent and outcome of the national and provincial elections near the end of May 2024 had a notable effect on business confidence during April... →
EU migration policy is getting tougher: the 3 new tactics used to keep African migrants out
11th June 2024 Nearly a decade has passed since migration to Europe from Africa and the Middle East reached a peak in 2015, referred to as the year of the... →
What does Saudi Arabian membership of BRICS mean for South African agricultural exports?
By: Econ3x3 7th June 2024 The inclusion of Saudi Arabia in the BRICS alliance presents a significant opportunity for South Africa to expand its livestock exports,... →
World Hydrogen alerted to benefit of South Africa’s zero-emission hydrogen haul truck 
By: Martin Creamer 7th June 2024 One hydrogen haul truck eliminates the deleterious carbon emissions of the equivalent of 700 cars, First Mode global hydrogen sourcing director... →
Richards Bay Minerals signs agreement for additional 140 MW of renewable energy
By: Martin Creamer 6th June 2024 A second renewable-energy project has been announced for heavy mineral sands extraction and refining company Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), which... →
Baker McKenzie’s Africa-focused Banking & Finance team continues its winning streak
6th June 2024 A team from Baker McKenzie, led by London-based Banking & Finance Partner Luka Lightfoot, advised on two transport infrastructure transactions that... →
Business confidence ticked up ahead of elections but more is needed to spur investment
By: Marleny Arnoldi 5th June 2024 The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index (BCI) increased by five points to 35% in the second... →
Daily Podcast – May 31, 2024
By: Lumkile Nkomfe 31st May 2024 Making headlines: Top ANC official backs Ramaphosa despite dismal election result; DA celebrates growth in electoral support; And, Ex-leader Zuma's... →
