By Hugues Kabongo DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Emirates announced on January 8, 2026, that it will roll out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft across 84 routes by July, introducing Premium Economy and upgraded cabin products to…
By Rody Kapinga South Africa’s export unit value index rose 5,5% year-on-year in October 2025, while imports slipped marginally by -0,2%, underscoring the uneven pressures shaping trade flows in a volatile global economy. Statistics South Africa’s latest release shows exports…
South Africa’s transport sector posted solid gains in October 2025, with the volume of goods transported rising 2,2% year‑on‑year and freight income climbing 5,7%, according to the latest official report. The figures highlight the sector’s resilience and its pivotal role…
Chrome ore producers and ferrochrome smelters, represented by the Ferro Alloy Producers Association (FAPA), have united in rejecting proposals for a chrome ore export tax, insisting instead that globally competitive electricity tariffs are the decisive intervention needed to restart South…
The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have formalised a collaboration agreement in Johannesburg, aiming to strengthen professional standards and expand education across Africa’s valuation sector. The partnership comes at a time…
By Rody N. Kapinga Hydrogen’s global leap faces investment, regulation, and scaling challenges. This was the theme of Day 3’s panel session at the International Commodity Summit 2025 in Cape Town, where policymakers, industry leaders, and local authorities debated whether…
South Africa’s consumer price inflation ticked up to 3.6% in October 2025, marking a modest rise from September’s 3.4%, according to the latest release from Statistics South Africa. While the increase remains within the Reserve Bank’s 3–6% target band, the…
South Africa is set to deepen its trade footprint in the Middle East as the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) launches an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 10 to 12 November 2025. The initiative…
South Africa’s electricity sector recorded a steep contraction in September 2025, with both generation and consumption plunging signaling deeper structural strain and potential headwinds for GDP growth and regional energy stability. Electricity generation fell 5.7% year-on-year, while seasonally adjusted output…
South Africa’s public sector has stepped up its capital investment drive, increasing total expenditure by R41.9 billion in 2024 to reach R276.0 billion up 17.9% from the previous year. The bulk of this increase was directed toward new construction works…
Par Laddy Tshibangu Tshilonde South African public transport is appalling under-integrated with billions lost in investments, with networks like MyCiTi and Rea Vaya still only serving a minority of passengers in cities. The extremely fractured transport infrastructure of the nation,…
South Africa’s motor trade industry recorded cautious bounce-back in August 2025, with real-term sales up 1.9% year-on-year helped by robust new vehicle buying and modest growth of accessory demand. While fuel sales were a general drag, newly released data show…
