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Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is engaging stakeholders to review South Africa’s electricity pricing policy to balance affordability for households and industry, with Eskom’s sustainability. This is according to Eskom group CEO, Dan Marokane, who says Ramokgopa is set to complete his review by the end of June 2026. This comes after Ramokgopa, in …
Global Plastic Treaty reached a deadlock in August, but South Africa is pushing ahead with regulations
Budget-friendly cars were one of the main contributors to the auto sector’s impressive sales numbers this August. The sub-R300,000 VW Polo Vivo continues to be a firm favourite among consumers, as it sold a grand total of 2,314 units last month. Not far behind is the Suzuki Swift, which moved a considerable 2,101 units. Next …
After months of action, kicked off by Gen. Mkhwanazi’s explosive press conference, it’s finally reaching boiling point. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in to the corruption of the South African justice system starts tomorrow, on Wednesday the 17th of September. In this episode, we cover everything you need to know to understand the proceedings: Mkhwanazi, …
Staff Writer ·16 Sep 2025 South Africa is paying more to borrow than its emerging-market peers because the slow pace of reforms is dampening economic growth, according to Moody’s Ratings. “We think these are the issues that are weighing on the cost of debt,” said Moody’s Senior Vice President Lucie Villa. Investors feel that while …
Umthombo Wealth chief investment officer Alex Duys says that the information and communications technology part of the business sector and economy is struggling in South Africa. “Companies are simply not investing in big IT projects at the moment,” Duys said. “As a result, these people are sitting on the bench, and it’s pretty much a …
The Stormers’ equity partners, management and coaching staff are ‘aligned’ on the way forward, even if it is not a popular route. ADVERTISEMENT That means spending money on aspects that will contribute to long-term success, rather than short-term accomplishment. “We are not trying to buy success in the short term, by bringing in players from …
These are the Top 10 ladies who stand a chance to become this year’s Miss South Africa! South Africa (16 September 2025) – Finally. The Miss South Africa organisation has officially revealed its Top 10 beauty queens for 2025, stirring some long-awaited excitement amongst SA’s pageantry crowd. This year, women from all walks have made …
Egypt has hosted more Sudanese refugees than any other country since the start of the 2023 civil war.
Families say eThekwini municipality is reneging on its promise to house them at the new flats
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Ireland, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Pakistan, Qatar, Oman, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Türkiye express their concern about the security of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civil society initiative in which citizens of their countries are participating. The Global Sumud Flotilla has informed about its …
Why go abroad when the world is right here in South Africa? Knysna/Sudarshan Bhat/Unsplash There are plenty of reasons why international travel might be off the cards. Maybe the budget is tight. Maybe time is limited. Or maybe you’re just not ready to tackle the admin that comes with international travel. Whatever the reason, it …
Luke Fraser ·16 Sep 2025 PSG Wealth’s Fisokuhle Mbutho says Mr Price is an undervalued stock, with the retailer set for further market share gains Founded in 1985, Mr Price has become one of the largest retailers in South Africa, and offers fashion, homeware, and cellular services. The investment firm’s analysis has been updated to …
Johannesburg, South Africa. 16 September 2025. The spotlight is on the ten finalists selected for Miss South Africa 2025. One will be crowned on 25 October 2025, at the Sun Bet Arena at Times Square, Pretoria. This year, the Miss South Africa Organisation has reimagined what it means to wear the crown. The woman to …
During the National Interfaith Youth Summit on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in Nairobi this month that Impact Newswire attended, discussions on jobs, governance, and inclusion quickly gave way to a more urgent concern: a war now raging in cyberspace. “We cannot close our eyes to the ethical foundations of AI. The next battle for
The post Africa’s $4 Billion Cybercrime Problem: Can the Continent Unite Its Defenses? first appeared on Impact Newswire.
South African Municipal Workers’ Union wants an end to private contracting of primary municipal services
Shell says it has spent over R1-billion and is not responsible for failures in consultations with affected Wild Coast communities
Robert Zeglinski notes in For the Win that after the Eagles edged the Chiefs 20–17 in Sunday’s Super Bowl rematch, Kansas City’s Chris Jones tried to taunt Jalen Hurts over his passing stats — only for Hurts to remind him the Eagles still walked away with the win. An Independent Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) …
US President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if European nations do the same. The penalties would target the energy trade that’s crucial to financing President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, particularly buyers from China and India. China’s market regulator has preliminarily found …
United States and China have struck a framework deal for TikTok’s US ownership, averting a looming ban as leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare to confirm it. The agreement signals easing trade tensions amid ongoing disputes over tariffs, technology restrictions, and security concerns. What it takes for a mall to be ‘evergreen’: Do enclosed …
The Western Cape Government has confirmed that, from Wednesday, 17 September 2025, several mini-bus taxi routes in the Cape Town metro will be closed for a period of 30 days in response to ongoing violence in the industry. The closures are being implemented under Section 91 of the National Land Transport Act (2009) and apply …
Dear Editor While Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela touts a R13.3 billion reprioritisation to ‘stabilise NSFAS’, the public still hasn’t been told what programmes are being cut and how the R10.6 billion gap will be closed. Therefore, the Democratic Alliance (DA) will write to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher …
Bottlebrush informal settlement has been short of water for four months, they say
Control Risks (www.ControlRisks.com), the global specialist risk consultancy, today released the 10th edition of its flagship Africa Risk-Reward Index (ARRI), developed in partnership with Oxford Economics Africa. The 2025 edition of the ARRI marks almost a decade of tracking the economies of 24 African markets, ensuring the political, security and economic insights remain truly data-driven.
ARRI highlights the diversity of African markets. While aggregate risk across the continent has remained broadly flat since 2017, and reward levels have largely rebounded, the real story is one of divergence. Reform-minded economies are pulling ahead, while several anchor markets face execution challenges.
“Africa will reward organisations that build resilient, regionally integrated models - not those relying on single-buyer, single-market strategies” explains Patricia Rodrigues, Associate Director, Control Risks.
The 2025 ARRI further shows that companies succeeding on the continent are those embracing localised strategies: building for regional demand, investing in local value chains and structuring for domestic volatility. Reform-led markets offer early-mover advantages, while anchor economies require conditional investment tied to tangible reforms. Across all markets, regional integration and local capital are reshaping how growth is scaled and financed.
ARRI identified the following emerging market trends set to shape the performance of companies in 2025 and beyond:
• Industrial policy is reshaping value chains. From Guinea to Mozambique, countries are moving from raw material exports to regional specialisation
• Corridor economics are gaining traction. Projects like the Lobito Corridor are catalysing cross-border industrial initiatives and inspiring similar ventures
• Local capital is waking up. Panda and samurai bonds, deeper pension pools and rising domestic debt shares are transforming the funding landscape.
• Strategic repositioning is underway. Africa is no longer waiting for external financing but is industrialising on its own terms.
“The aid era is ending; the operating era is here" added Rodrigues.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd.
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