Rand Strengthens Ahead of South Africa Mining Production Data
The South African rand edged higher in early trading on Tuesday, 13 October, as investors awaited domestic mining production figures and looked ahead to US inflation data for clues about
South Africa’s R30 Fuel Price Milestone Accelerates Interest in Electric Vehicles
South Africa’s fuel price breaking through the R30-per-litre mark is prompting motorists and businesses to take a closer look at the long-term cost of vehicle ownership, strengthening interest in electric
Legrand to Showcase Integrated Data Centre Solutions at Africa Tech Festival
Africa Tech Festival brings together organisations driving the continent’s digital economy. During the event, Legrand will engage with data centre owners and operators, cloud service providers, telecommunications companies, enterprise IT
Unilever Invests $6 Million to Expand Vaseline Production in South Africa
Unilever is investing R100 million (US$6 million) to expand Vaseline Petroleum Jelly production at its Maydon Wharf manufacturing facility in Durban, strengthening South Africa’s position as a regional and global
How Heritage Continues To Shape South African Hospitality
For generations, South Africans have known how to welcome people, whether through a steaming pot of umngqusho shared around the fire or the careful sweeping of a verandah before guests
South Africa Reopens Market to Kenya’s Tea Exports After Trade Dispute
South Africa’s decision to remove additional duties on Kenyan tea, coffee and spices has reopened an important regional market for Kenya’s agricultural exporters after a seven-month trade dispute. The restrictions
The Grootman Has arrived: Chery South Africa Reveals Name of First-ever Bakkie
• South Africans have chosen Grootman as the name of Chery’s new bakkie, which is planned for local launch in the first quarter of 2027. • The hybrid bakkie combines
South Africa Questions Citrus Export Growth Strategy as Markets Face Oversupply
South Africa’s citrus industry is facing growing questions over the sustainability of its export growth strategy after a sharply larger 2026 lemon crop contributed to market oversupply and weaker returns
Elitecon International Signs Potential $60 Million Export Framework With South African Firm
India’s Elitecon International has signed a product supply framework agreement with South Africa’s World Class 77, establishing a potential export programme with an indicative ceiling of US$60 million, equivalent to
Africa’s Manufacturing Champions Expand Industrial Footprint
While African countries continue to export commodities such as copper, cobalt, cocoa, cotton and crude oil, a number of manufacturing centres are increasingly processing raw materials locally and producing vehicles,