CoJ to review R200 surcharge on prepaid electricity for indigent residents

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) will review the R200 surcharge on prepaid electricity meters in response to concerns raised by residents and various stakeholders, says Finance MMC Dada Morero.... 

CSIR, department partner to improve govt service delivery

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) have formed a strategic partnership that will leverage the CSIR’s resources, research... 

Tender pricing practices must safeguard quality of engineering for projects

Industry organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) calls for commitment to equitable tender pricing in the engineering sector to safeguard the quality and integrity of... 

Regulations prohibiting two suppliers in one area need to be changed – Eskom

State-owned power utility Eskom says the current National Energy Regulator of South Africa- (Nersa-) approved rules for Licensable Distribution Areas of Supply prohibit two or more licensees... 

Three Eskom contractors arrested for diesel theft at Kusile power station

Three contractor employees of State-owned power utility Eskom were arrested for the theft of diesel to the value of R1 000 at the Kusile power station, in Mpumalanga, on July 23. The two mechanics... 

Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments

The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint... 

Sapia changes name to Fiasa to reflect ongoing changes in the fuel industry

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has changed its name to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (Fiasa) to reflect its commitment to a... 

Local refineries still in need of capital investment to meet clean fuels requirements

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has reiterated the need for capital investment in local refineries to ensure they can meet the second clean fuels... 

PPC receives Comesa approval for disposal of Cimerwa to National Cement

Cement producer PPC  has received approval from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) for the disposal of its 51% interest in Rwandan cement producer Cimerwa to National Cement... 

Safcei and Earthlife Africa challenge new nuclear build on adequacy of information provided by Nersa

Civil society organisations the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (Safcei) and Earthlife Africa have launched an application to review and set aside the 2 500 MW new nuclear... 

Africa Data Centres adds 6 MW of capacity to Cape Town facility

Data centre infrastructure company Africa Data Centres has added three halls, totalling 6 MW of IT load capacity that is now live, to its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, thereby doubling its capacity.... 

Standard Bank highlights economic development prospects of Agoa

At the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) Private Sector Forum in Washington DC, in the US, financial services firm Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking client coverage head Anne... 

Chieta opens its sixth Smart Skills Centre in Modjadjiskloof

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (Chieta) has opened a new Smart Skills Centre in Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo, to bridge the digital skills divide, bringing to six the number of... 

Standard Bank commits $1m to AU Peace Fund

Financial services firm Standard Bank has signed an agreement to make a total $1-million contribution over the next five years to the African Union Peace Fund (AUPF) to help the AU in its resource... 

Macpherson commits to transparent DPWI, cooperation for infrastructure-led development

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, in an address to the National Council of Provinces on July 23, committed to ensuring that his department would be transparent so as to... 

Preference Capital launches Merchant Cash Advance loan product

Specialist owner-managed businesses financial services firm Preference Capital, under its Cash Flow Capital brand, has launched the Merchant Cash Advance loan product, which offers a quick and... 

Energy Partners completes first solar facade skyscraper at Fairvest-owned property

Energy company Energy Partners has completed a project at property investment company Fairvest's Metalbox skyscraper in Auckland Park, Johannesburg. The property now features a building-integrated... 

Ramaphosa assents to National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill to establish a new entity – the Small Enterprise Development Finance Agency – which will incorporate the Small... 

Africa Impact Investment Awards recognise the power of catalytic capital

The 2024 Africa Impact Investment Awards, held in Nairobi, Kenya, celebrated the contributions made to the burgeoning impact investment sector across Africa by showcasing exemplary achievements in... 

George emphasises collective multilateral climate effort in MoCA speech

South Africa and most other African and developing countries are facing a very serious economic situation with pressing development challenges, such as high unemployment and poverty rates. Southern... 

Infrastructure resilience also about adapting current systems – Cesa

Proactive measures are needed to ensure the safety and sustainability of communities, and building resilient infrastructure is not just about new projects, but maintaining and adapting current... 

Dube TradePort to rehabilitate 200 ha of land near its developments

Special economic zone the Dube TradePort has acquired more than 200 ha of land over the past five years with the specific purpose of conserving environmentally sensitive land near its development... 

Half of turbines for Koruson 1 wind farms delivered to site

About half of the 237 turbine blades and other components required for the Koruson 1 cluster of wind farms, being built on the border of the Eastern and Northern Cape provinces, have been delivered... 

Privately owned Fireblade Aviation prepares for growth as international demand increases

Private aviation company Fireblade Aviation has positioned each of its divisions to grow as international demand for aviation resources increases, particularly private aviation over the past three... 

Yugrow pursues Asia expansion with AI-powered leadership training platform for women

South African behavioural leadership training platform for women Yugrow seeks to expand into Asia to address the region's unique societal and cultural challenges. Yugrow is a behaviour technology... 

Open Society Foundations commits $400m for green industrialisation in the Global South

Philanthropic grant organisation Open Society Foundations will commit $400-million over eight years to support the development of green industrial policies that contribute to economic growth in the... 

First Battery showcases 80 t/d lead-acid battery recycling plant

Automotive and industrial battery manufacturer First Battery on July 17 took media on a tour of its battery recycling facility in Benoni Industrial Sites, in Ekurhuleni, where it recycles 80 t of... 

RSR opens National Rail Safety Awards nominations

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) will host the inaugural National Rail Industry Awards on October 24, at the Houghton Hotel, in Johannesburg, and has opened nominations for the awards, which will... 

Business interruption, energy crisis, climate change top oil and gas industry concerns

Business interruption was named the top risk in the oil and gas sector by 45% of respondents to a survey conducted by insurance and risk company Allianz Risk Barometer. This was followed by the... 

Trade conditions expected to improve – Sacci

The broader agreement by a Government of National Unity (GNU) on the need to address economic challenges collaboratively has filtered through to the trade environment, and the May and June 2024 the... 

Sappi sells Lanaken mill site for €50m

After closing the Sappi Lanaken mill, in Belgium, in December, following the company's announcement to reduce production capacity for graphic paper in Europe, Sappi has concluded an agreement with... 

IAB offers to buy remaining Bell Equipment shares, plans to delist the company

Investment holding company IAB, which is owned by representatives of the founding family and affiliates of Bell Equipment and holds 70.13% of the company's issued shares, has offered to buy the... 

Promising effect of new Cabinet consolidating – BLSA

"The positive sentiment sparked by the Government of National Unity (GNU) is consolidating," business lobby Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso states in her latest weekly... 

Cesa, Aon state need for infrastructure resilience as Engineering Excellence Award finalists are announced

Industry organisations Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) and professional services and management consulting firm Aon South Africa have announced the finalists for the Cesa Aon Engineering... 

Actom builds first 66 kV transformer, sets sights on further expansion in Africa

Electromechanical equipment manufacturer Actom, which has manufactured its first 66 kV transformer, says it plans to supply small high-voltage (HV) power transformers in Africa, as part of plans to... 

Establishment of carbon borders not supported by climate finance commitments

The European Union (EU) is one of the first regions to establish a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) scheme, with the current requirement that companies report on the total carbon footprint... 

Sustainable strategies for digitalisation needed, from raw materials to waste management

The nature and scale of the digital sector’s environmental footprint remains largely unassessed, and there is an urgent need for sustainable strategies throughout the life cycle of digitalisation,... 

Solidarity proposes economic recovery policies based on international examples

Trade union Solidarity has submitted an economic recovery plan, which is based on international examples of policies that have led to improved economic development, to the National Treasury. The... 

Sapia changes name to Fiasa to reflect fuels industry changes

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has changed its name to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (Fiasa) to reflect its commitment to a... 

Leasehold model at Dube TradePort provides consistent revenue, helps property developers

Special economic zone (SEZ) Dube TradePort says its long-term leasehold model allows investors to access land over long periods without the need to buy it outright and ensures that it has a stable...