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Pretoria, South Africa – 13th March 2026 – Weelee, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing pre-owned automotive marketplaces, has officially broken ground on site for its newest megastore facility in Silver Lakes, Pretoria. This exciting milestone marks the start of construction and a major step forward in the company’s national expansion strategy. The new Weelee megastore …
Pretoria digital marketing agency publishes practical guide on leveraging local SEO advantages that large companies simply cannot buy. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Click Results, a Pretoria-based SEO and web design agency, has published a new article examining why the SEO gap between small businesses and large corporations is far narrower than it appears, and what …
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March 2026, drilling technology solutions provider Rosond reaffirms its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and forward-thinking workplace where women can thrive at every level of the organisation. IWD is a global movement recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while calling for …
With only two operating landfills, compactor trucks have longer turnaround times, creating refuge collection backlogs
Mr. Selby Pillay, Ambassador of the Republic of Seychelles, led the Seychelles delegation at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers Meeting held from 12th to 13th March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa. Ambassador Pillay attended the meeting on behalf of Ambassador Barry Faure, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora of the Republic of Seychelles.
The meeting is being held under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC,” as adopted during the last Summit in August 2025 in Madagascar.
The Council of Ministers was preceded by the Standing Committee of Senior Officials, as well as a special meeting of Senior Officials and Experts on the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020–2030. The RISDP serves as a 10-year framework aimed at deepening regional integration and advancing sustainable development within the SADC region.
During his intervention, Ambassador Pillay highlighted that Seychelles continues to face structural economic challenges. He noted that the country's economy remains highly vulnerable due to limited diversification, human capital constraints, and the growing adverse impacts of climate change. He further underscored the asymmetries that exist amongst Member States, particularly between small island developing states and larger, more diversified economies. In this regard, he underscored the importance of recognising the varying economic realities among Member States and the need for regional policies to take these differences into consideration.
Additionally, Ambassador Pillay expressed Seychelles' support for the proposed strengthening of cooperation between SADC and India, particularly in areas of mutual strategic and developmental interest. These include sustainable development, digital transformation, and the responsible advancement of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Ambassador Pillay was accompanied by Mrs. Veronique Morel, Acting Head of Mission at the Seychelles High Commission in South Africa, and Ms. Trisha Hoareau, Second Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles.
Across power and water, there is no shortage of announcements, memoranda and pipeline lists. Yet investors, DFIs and lenders repeatedly describe the same frustration: a large share of project opportunities arrive too early, too thin or too ambiguously structured to move through real due diligence. Developers, in turn, often face a different reality: they are trying to progress projects inside complex permitting environments, uncertain offtake frameworks, misaligned stakeholder expectations and a grid that may not be ready when the project is.
The gap is not ambition. The gap is bankability and decision velocity.
Where deals stall in practice
Most projects do not fail because the technology is unproven. They stall because the fundamentals are not yet ready for capital. In practical terms, the friction points tend to cluster around:
Africa does not lack projects. It lacks projects that are investable at speed.
What changes when you engineer the conversation
This is the logic behind the Project & Investment Network (P&IN) (https://apo-opa.co/4lo8Sha) at Enlit Africa: to create structured, decision-oriented engagements that help shorten the path from early interest to investable next steps.
In practice, that means designing a deal-making environment around mechanisms rather than marketing. The aim is not to create a “conference meeting calendar”. The aim is to reduce friction and increase the quality of conversations, by ensuring that the right people are in the room with the right level of information and the right intent.
P&IN is built around:
Why this matters now
Africa's infrastructure constraints are now delivery constraints. Grid expansion, reliability and industrial growth cannot wait for perfect conditions. Yet capital will only move at scale when opportunities are structured, risks are priced and delivery capability is evident.
P&IN exists to help close that gap by turning project intent into investable conversations and investable conversations into disciplined next steps.
Call to action:
For developers: Apply to present your project (https://apo-opa.co/40tikq6) to investors and DFIs through P&IN
For investors and DFIs: Request the investor pack and participation criteria
For utility and public sector leaders: Participate in decision-focused dialogues (https://apo-opa.co/4deEeEY) on delivery constraints and investment readiness
Register: https://apo-opa.co/4rzRWWx
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.
About Enlit Africa:
Enlit Africa brings the top manufacturers, associations, institutions and government leaders together to shape a prosperous energy and water future for Africa. Co-located with Water Security Africa, Project & Investment Network, Utility CEO Forum, Municipal Forum and Women in Energy, Enlit Africa is designed to provide a unique platform to connect decision-makers and determine Africa's future direction of travel.
Enlit Africa will take place from 19 – 21 May 2026 at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa. The event is CPD accredited by the SAIEE and SAICE, thereby contributing to the professional development of industry experts.
For more information and to book your pass, visit the Enlit Africa website: https://apo-opa.co/4rzRWWx
For speaking opportunities, contact Claire Volkwyn: Claire.volkwyn@wearevuka.com
For sponsorship and exhibition enquiries, contact Marcel du Toit: marcel.dutoit@wearevuka.com
About the event organisers: VUKA Group:
VUKA Group (https://WeAreVUKA.com) connects people and organisations to information and each other, across Africa's energy, mining, infrastructure, mobility, green economy and technology sectors through innovative events, content, and strategic networking. By integrating industry introductions, curated events and digital engagement, the group empowers businesses to navigate complex markets, forge valuable connections and drive sustainable success.
Venture partners to The Global Trust Project, Founders of WomenIN empowerment platform and leaders of NPO, Go Green Africa. The VUKA Group's diverse portfolio acts to contribute to its purpose of ‘Connecting Africa to the World's Best, to Influence Sustainable Progress'. Discover more at https://WeAreVUKA.com
The brands and organisations supporting the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup at East Beach. East Beach becomes the centre of competitive surfing during the Port Alfred Easter Festival. The beach hosts both the Rip Curl GromSearch and the Royal St Andrews Hotel Rip Curl Cup. Across four days, …
Award‑winning documentary on big cat exploitation now streaming on Curiosity Stream Cape Town – FOUR PAWS is proud to announce that DETHRONED, the internationally acclaimed documentary exposing the urgent realities facing big cats today, is now available to stream on Curiosity Stream. Created by TERRA MATER STUDIOS and FOUR CORNERS FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY, in association …
Independent automotive workshop helps new drivers in Pretoria navigate their first service schedule with confidence. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a comprehensive first car maintenance guide designed to help new vehicle owners understand the basics of keeping their car reliable, safe, and cost-effective to run. The guide addresses a gap many …
Johannesburg – South African households saw welcome—though still modest—relief in Q3 2025, according to the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI). The index improved 2.1% year-on-year, broadly matching GDP growth, but long-term gains in household resilience remain weak, averaging under 1% annually since the rate-hike cycle began. Despite this, the slight drop in the …
A landmark partnership between the government and a British AI company marks Sub-Saharan Africa’s latest experiment in reimagining education through […]
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Several agricultural companies in South Africa have begun to limit daily diesel sales to farmers. While major fuel station chains have not yet limited the sale of petrol and diesel, agricultural businesses in smaller towns and rural areas have started to ration the amount of fuel provided to farmers. These businesses, which used to be …
Pretoria commercial law firm explains how sweeping changes to the Gauteng High Court’s litigation process affect every business facing a commercial dispute. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — OAK Law has published a comprehensive guide on the Gauteng mandatory mediation directive, a procedural change that fundamentally alters how commercial disputes reach trial in both Pretoria and Johannesburg, …
iCAUR took to the annual International User Summit to deliver its “Born To Play” philosophy, representing its engineering precision and adventurous user connection. When looking at South African consumer demands, style, durability, and individuality are key factors that define the premium SUV segment. iCAUR’s approach to this is perfectly aligned with the evolving buyer expectations. …
Statement by George Michalakis MP – DA Chief Whip in Parliament: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Speaker of the National Assembly to request that the matter of the diamond gifted to the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile’s wife, by diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg, who is currently facing charges of fraud, theft, racketeering and …
The Isuzu Bulls Daisies look set for another clean sweep in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 when round five kicks off at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday, with their commanding performances so far setting the scene for the team from Pretoria to host the final on 4 April. Who they will …
Statement by Andrew de Blocq MP – DA Spokesperson for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the interception and fining of four Chinese fishing vessels by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), under the leadership of Willie Aucamp, in cooperation with the South African Police Service, after the …
Maceala Samboya and Shanidiné Bezuidenhout are in line to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts later this month when the final two HSBC SVNS 2 tournaments take place in Uruguay and Brazil after SA coach Cecil Afrika confirmed a group of 14 players to travel to South America on Sunday. The tournaments will be played …
Malcolm Libera ·12 Mar 2026 Big changes are coming to debit orders in South Africa, giving consumers more time to dispute transactions. From 13 April 2026, debit orders will be disputable for up to 60 days, where the relevant service rules allow it. The change has been confirmed by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) …
A total of 33,293 used vehicles were sold, with strong +15.3% year-on-year growth despite a modest month-on-month decline. The start of used car sales in South Africa in 2026 shows sustained strength, with strong year-on-year (YoY) growth and only a slight month-on-month (MoM) decline, according to the latest data from AutoTrader. Despite having fewer selling …
Parliament, Thursday 12 March 2026 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Xola Nqola, has noted with grave concern the recent public statements by the United States Ambassador to South Africa, Mr Leo Brent Bozell III, relating to the South African judiciary and the court ruling on the song …
The locally-built Mahindra Pik Up has become a mainstay on the list of best-selling bakkies in South Africa, and is quickly becoming a favourite in the country. Last month, Mahindra sold just shy of 2,000 new vehicles in South Africa; more than half, or 1,003, of these were Pik Up models. Earlier this year, Mahindra …
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated after publication to clarify the wording around the diplomatic demarche. PRETORIA – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has moved to demarche the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, over what it described as “undiplomatic remarks”. The remarks include comments he made …
Malcolm Libera ·12 Mar 2026 The conflict in the Middle East has caused major shipping and port delays, which is bad news for two of South Africa’s towns whose ports are vital hubs in the country’s logistics network and economy. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating major disruptions for global shipping, and …