50th Celebrations at Electra Mining 2024
BMG – which marks 50 years of business this year – has much to celebrate at this year’s Electra Mining show, to be held at Nasrec in Johannesburg, between 2
Value of goods exported to Africa down by a quarter
© Hollandse Hoogte / Lex van Lieshout The total value of goods exported from the Netherlands to Africa fell by 24 percent in 2023, year on year. This was mainly
South African manufacturing output rises 5.3% y/y in April
South Africa’s manufacturing output rose 5.3% year on year in April, after falling by a revised 6.5% in March, statistics agency data showed on Tuesday. Factory production was up 5.2%
Economic Impacts of Energy Policies in South Africa and Nigeria
While sales of electric vehicles have increased, the automotive industry’s commitment to manufacturing EVs in South Africa (ZA) is still uncertain. Stellantis, already building an automotive manufacturing plant in the…
Shabnum Dawood appointed CEO of DHL Global Forwarding South Africa
DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea, and road freight services, has appointed Shabnum Dawood as the new Country Manager for its South Africa operations. With over
VW and Isuzu pour cold water on SA’s electric vehicle ambitions
(Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance/Getty Images) For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page. Volkswagen and Isuzu have expressed scepticism about South Africa’s plans to develop electric and hydrogen-powered
South African Star Ruby export forecast adjusted downward again
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa’s (CGA) Grapefruit Variety Focus Group announced a further downward revision to its export estimates for the 2024 season. Feedback from the regional grower
South Africa’s citrus export forecast revised
Following a recent meeting of the Orange Focus Group, the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) of South Africa has announced adjustments to its orange export volume predictions. The revised forecast for
Cars and primary goods dominate the export sector in South Africa
South Africa’s entry into world trade as a democratic country after decades of isolation and sanctions, was preceded by its participation in the Uruguay round of the General Agreement on
Unlocking economic growth – standards imperative for South Africa’s global competitiveness
Boosting the adoption of international and local standards is crucial for South Africa to enhance economic growth and competitiveness on the global stage. Oliver Naidoo, Managing Director of JC Auditors,