Tasneem Bulbulia
Tasneem Bulbulia is a Creamer Media Deputy Editor Online for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Petrol prices to increase, but some relief for diesel prices
1st June 2026 The prices of petrol 93 and 95 (ULP and LRP) are both set to increase by R1.43 a litre, effective June 3, while diesel prices are set to decrease... →
South Africa must continue to pursue reform programme to maintain stability – BLSA
1st June 2026 The decision by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) last week to hike interest rates by 25 basis points in response to rising global inflation is... →
Economy still highly concentrated, but positive trends abound, report shows
12th May 2026 South Africa’s economy remains highly concentrated, with about one-third to one-half of 228 economic subsectors still ranked as highly or... →
BLSA CEO calls for economic impact assessment of draft procurement regulations
11th May 2026 The draft procurement regulations published in April propose extensive set-asides for 100%-black-owned businesses; however, National Treasury has... →
S&P PMI at 44-month high in April, but input cost pressures soar to a 30-month high
6th May 2026 The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to a 44-month high in April, which S&P Global Market Intelligence senior... →
BLSA CEO calls for scrapping of BBBEE amendments to support manufacturers
4th May 2026 Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has warned of possible consequences for manufacturers, from the... →
German, South African organisations launch project to support workers in the energy transition
15th April 2026 German political foundation Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa (FES SA), in partnership with the South African nonprofit organisation (NPO) the... →
TPL welcomes arrest of alleged fuel theft syndicate member
7th April 2026 Transnet Pipelines (TPL) has welcomed the arrest of an alleged fuel theft syndicate member linked to multiple cases across Gauteng, North West and... →
Business entities outline risks Middle East conflict poses for South Africa
23rd March 2026 The war in the Middle East is likely to harm the global economy and South Africa’s government needs to support local businesses in the work to... →
World Bank report highlights potential of smarter water use
20th March 2026 Rebalancing water use across the global food system is key to meeting future food demand sustainably and could generate 245-million long-term jobs,... →
BLSA calls for more convictions following first major State capture conviction
9th March 2026 Progress on improving accountability is finally materialising South Africa; however, the pace is still too slow, business organisation Business... →
Absa’s PMI loses ground in February
2nd March 2026 The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) lost ground in February, with the headline index having declined from 48.7 to 47.4.... →
Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
27th February 2026 Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on... →
Parsons welcomes US court’s tariff decision, but warns challenges still lie ahead
23rd February 2026 The US Supreme Court’s decision last week to declare President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs illegal is a “welcome respite” for several... →
IMF proffers suggestions for South Africa’s economy
19th February 2026 To keep South Africa’s economy stable and resilient, it is important to follow prudent fiscal policies that reduce public debt without impeding... →
Allianz Trade maintains South Africa’s stable risk rating
16th February 2026 Trade credit insurance company Allianz Trade has maintained South Africa’s risk rating at stable in its latest Country Risk Atlas, as the country’s... →
New trade measures reshaping export competition – Unctad
13th February 2026 A new report from UN Trade and Development (Unctad) examines how uneven tariff increases are affecting access to the US market and what this means... →
Gauteng looks to accelerate smart licensing centres rollout
26th January 2026 The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport says it is accelerating the roll-out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the... →
Ramaphosa calls for increased investment to maintain economic recovery
26th January 2026 South Africa must build on the momentum of its economic recovery, and expanding investment is the key to a sustained shift in the country’s... →
New Judges appointed to Companies Tribunal
17th December 2025 National Cabinet has appointed several Judges to serve as members of the Companies Tribunal. These are: Judge Mohammed Navsa, Judge Kathleen... →
Transnet maintains improved performance in interim results
15th December 2025 State-owned logistics group Transnet says its financial performance for the six months ended September 30 was positive, driven by increased volumes... →
Encouraging signs in South Africa’s economy, but more to be done – BLSA
8th December 2025 Last week’s GDP figures for the third quarter confirmed that the country is seeing green shoots emerging in the economy, business organisation... →
B20 Task Force provides blueprint for reinvigorating manufacturing
21st November 2025 To counter sluggish global growth and rising trade fragmentation, deeper and more sustainable industrialisation is increasingly viewed as the ideal... →
S&P Global report unpacks Africa’s economic opportunities, challenges
18th November 2025 Africa’s ample natural resources, young population and expanding middle class are set to redefine the continent’s role in global economic growth,... →
AARTO system rollout deferred to July 2026
10th November 2025 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have decided to defer the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication... →
MTBPS should confirm fiscal progress – BLSA CEO
10th November 2025 The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to be presented in Parliament this week is another opportunity for government to signal real... →
South African export councils bullish about increasing trade with China
4th November 2025 Two South African export councils say their participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) will contribute in strengthening South... →
BLSA welcomes Operation Vulindlela progress, but calls for increased implementation momentum
3rd November 2025 The launch of Operation Vulindlela’s Phase II second-quarter report last week showed that, while it has delivered important results, critical work... →
Nersa to hold hearing on Eskom’s generator losses charge amendment application
24th October 2025 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has published a consultation paper on State-owned utility Eskom’s application to amend the... →
Ramaphosa welcomes EU’s investment in South Africa
13th October 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, announced at the Global Gateway Forum, in... →
BLSA welcomes Eskom’s return to profitability, but notes persisting challenges
13th October 2025 State-owned Eskom’s return to profitability for the first time in eight years, with a profit before tax of R23.9-billion for the 2025 financial... →
Team Europe commits investment package of €11.5bn to South Africa
10th October 2025 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment... →
Global trade remains strong, despite uncertainty, policy changes – Unctad
10th October 2025 The latest ‘Global Trade Update’ from UN Trade and Development (Unctad), released on October 9, shows that global trade expanded by about... →
South Africa must continue trade diversification, economic transformation efforts – BLSA
22nd September 2025 Regardless of whether South Africa achieves a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the US or must navigate continued barriers, the country must... →
B20 recommendations offer roadmap for country’s turnaround – BLSA CEO
8th September 2025 South Africa has the opportunity to leverage its G20 hosting role by implementing B20 recommendations domestically, turning global policy insights... →
US tariff poses threats to agriculture, but ‘challenging’ negotiations continue – Agbiz
1st August 2025 South Africa now faces a 30% tariff on its exports to the US, and the country’s agricultural products are at a disadvantage relative to those of... →
Speakers outline Eskom’s transition approach at energy industry day
24th July 2025 State-owned power utility Eskom has adopted a “forward-looking” strategy that is designed to tackle the current pressing challenges in the... →
Eskom ordered to pay French company R1bn-plus over Koeberg dispute – Business Day
21st July 2025 State-owned utility Eskom has been ordered by a high court to pay more than R1-billion to French nuclear energy company Framatome, after contract... →
BLSA calls for interventions to mitigate impact of US tariffs
14th July 2025 While there may be scope to negotiate the 30% tariff imposed on South African exports to the US, the country must prepare for the worst-case... →
Eskom strengthens security following prepaid electricity breach
3rd July 2025 State-owned utility Eskom says it continues to take decisive action following the disclosure in its full-year 2024 financial results, released in... →
AfDB approves R2.5bn loan for City of Joburg
2nd July 2025 Development finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a R2.5-billion corporate loan to the City of Johannesburg... →
