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Business cautiously optimistic on SoNA commitments, but execution will be critical
By: Darren Parker 7th February 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA), delivered on February 6, has been met with cautious optimism. The Bureau of... →
Renewable energy benefits: Leveraging local capacity for concentrated solar power
31st January 2025 Renewable energy development can drive economic growth, create new jobs and enhance human health and welfare. IRENA’s leveraging local capacity... →
AMSA: the sound and fury of a partial closure
29th January 2025 Returning from a very relaxing holiday in Namibia, we walked into a storm around the closure of the long steel business by ArcelorMittal South... →
How Africa can benefit from the Reversal in America’s Approach to Electric Vehicle Mandates
28th January 2025 The 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump on his inauguration day issued Presidential Orders that include “unleashing American... →
Harnessing the Potential of Critical Minerals in Southern Africa: A Catalyst for Sustainable Growth
28th January 2025 Southern Africa is poised at a unique crossroad - a moment of unparalleled opportunity to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals to drive... →
Next Transnet bailout must come from private sector, not taxpayers – DA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th January 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) criticised the African National Congress’s (ANC’s) decision to request a bailout for State-owned rail and ports... →
ANC wants National Treasury to rescue Transnet 
By: Bloomberg 27th January 2025 South Africa’s biggest political party will ask the National Treasury to consider a one-off debt-relief package for state-owned rail and ports... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, World Economic Forum - South Africa’s G20 Priorities (21/01/202)
24th January 2025 As a leading forum for international economic cooperation, the G20 plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and... →