South Africa’s latest infrastructure financing deal puts a hard economic reality back into focus: water reliability is becoming as important to productive investment as electricity, transport and logistics. The New Development Bank (NDB) and the South African government have signed…
Ivanhoe Mines’ second-quarter 2026 results 64,328 tonnes of copper from the Kamoa-Kakula complex and a record 70,177 tonnes of zinc from Kipushi are not just operational achievements. They represent a shift in Africa’s role in global mineral supply chains at…
South Africa’s mining sector posted a mixed performance in March 2026, with production volumes rising modestly while mineral sales surged on the back of precious metals. Statistics South Africa reported that mining production increased by 2,5% year-on-year, supported by strong…
The motor trade in South Africa experienced a 3.4% real growth from January 2025 to January 2026 at 2019 base value which shows that consumer spending remains strong during economic challenges. The sales increase happened because new vehicle sales rose…
South Africa’s mining sector is showing renewed resilience in 2025, as Mining Indaba 2026 convenes global investors and industry leaders in Cape Town, South Africa’s mining sector enters the spotlight with fresh economic weight, contributing an estimated R439.2 billion to…
South Africa’s retail sector showed renewed strength in November 2025, with trade sales rising 3,5% year-on-year in real terms, according to Statistics South Africa. The rebound was driven by strong performances from general dealers, “other” retailers, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic…
Chariot Limited has completed a US$310 million multilayered financing package to back its entry into South Africa’s utility‑scale wind generation and electricity trading markets, marking one of the most significant private‑sector energy investments of the year. With construction of the…
South Africa’s formal non-agricultural sector shed 80,000 jobs in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 0.8% quarter-on-quarter decline from 10.589 million in March to 10.509 million in June. This contraction, driven by steep losses in community services, trade, and…
South Africa and Japan signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) on September 24, 2025, committing to a three-year cooperation framework in agriculture, trade, and food security. The agreement, signed by South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Japan’s Minister of…
Sibanye-Stillwater has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its role in the global metals value chain by completing the acquisition of U.S.-based Metallix Refining for a total debt-free consideration of $129 million, including a $78 million provisional equity cash payment.…
South Africa’s manufacturing sector posted a powerful rebound in June 2025, with total sales reaching R290.8 billion up 2.9% year-on-year and 2.4% month-on-month. This marks the strongest monthly growth since early 2024, driven by robust performances in food and beverages…
A high-level consultative meeting co-hosted by South Africa’s National Treasury and the African Development Bank Group marked a pivotal milestone in the continent’s quest to accelerate cross-border infrastructure development. Held in hybrid format in Pretoria, the session brought together senior…
