Topic
Jonas could face cold shoulder in Washington, US analyst warns
By: Darren Parker 16th April 2025 Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US on April 14, public... →
Minister Pemmy Majodina hands over completed Kirkwood Bulk Water Project
15th April 2025 Minister Majodina hands over completed Kirkwood Bulk Water Project, delivering water security to Kirkwood community The Minister of Water and... →
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
15th April 2025 About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... →
Back to the future?
By: Terence Creamer 11th April 2025 There’s some concern that government is delaying the inevitable, after more support was extended to ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) to facilitate... →
South Africa aims to use US tariff pause to have formal talks on ‘mutually beneficial’ trade deal 
By: Terence Creamer 10th April 2025 Having received confirmation that the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports by President Donald Trump have been paused, Trade,... →
Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters – but setting up industries with debt is dangerous
10th April 2025 Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and... →
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,... →
